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half-life / die already: How I Died and Lived to Tell About It
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Product Description
Life is certainly circular. In time, we face the same struggles, reenter the same habitual cycles, and encounter the same types of frustrating people. In time, we always end up facing what we tried our darndest to evade. In fact, we spend so much time trying to avoid the inevitable that we rarely take time to learn, grow, and embrace the rough stuff.
Half Life / Die Already suggests that the route to real living is dying to self. With non-stop humor and out-there insights, Mark chronicles his journey-in-progress with often hilarious results. Readers of all ages will enjoy his wit and wisdom, and be inspired to just die already.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #499353 in Books
- Published on: 2008-04-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 320 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780781445528
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Read Mark's blog at www.halflifediealready.com
Customer Reviews
Mark Steele is a real man!! Genuinely inspiring.
I got this book because I loved his first one (Flashbang) so much and I was sure this would be another great one. I was so sure that I pre-ordered multiple copies so I could give a few to some close friends. I was NOT disappointed.
If you're not used to his writing style it doesn't take long to become familiar with it and enjoy it. The author has a unique ability to tell a number of stories and seemlessly relate them all together. Honestly I think he was better at that in this book than in Flashbang.
You will laugh out loud while reading this book. An on-going dilemma throughout the book is him trying to find relief from an accident involving his mid-section. This subject would likely be comical anyway but Steele has an undeniable talent for putting words together that demand a smile and usually an audible chuckle.
HLDA takes you through some truly low points in Steele's life. The string of unfortunate events pounds at their family and you want to look away but you keep reading because you want to make sure they come out OK. Steele, a Christian, doesn't hide his frustration and questions from us or God. He's extremely open and leads us through his conversations with God and the flaming darts of evil.
Don't miss the ending. He doesn't leave anything hanging.
Funny But True
Mark has a signature style of humor and heartache that is rare. His stand-up comedy roots are in full force here, and he is just as funny recounting events on the page as he is at the mic. But Mark has grown into a deep thinker and passionate advocate for introspection and spiritual renewal, no matter how painful that may be or how long it may take. I have always marveled at Mark's ability to endure the hard stuff life throws at him (read and you'll see!), and then turn it into comedy with a point.
Comedy with a POINT. Imagine that. It's not impossible. Read "Half Life" and see.
Painful for him, entertaining for us!
I've been excited for this book ever since I heard Mark was writing another one. I loved his first book, Flashbang, and he did not disapoint with this one. Truthfully, however, I almost feel bad for laughing at his misery. Almost. The book is brutally honest, and Marks life is, well, an open book. I found my self laughing a lot, but also very often relating to him and the things he has been through. I love how he can take light hearted, and painful, subjects from his life, and bring it all back to simple truths about God. And ninja points. If you want to read a book that you will enjoy the whole way through, and I dare say even be inspired, definetly pick this up.
