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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years What I Learned While Editing My Life
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On 3/13 Mark West wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is basically a story about…Story. Stories are a common part of life for most people, but many of us have not stopped to think about what makes a good story. Miller leads the reader through his personal journey of discovering the complexity and practicality of a story. ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life By Donald Miller
On 3/4 Sarah Bessey wrote: It's not a parenting book or great literatureor the usual fare pedaled to us that love Jesusor anything remotely resembling "how-to" book.I sort of hate books with steps to success.Nope, this book crawled into my braininto my hearta bit into my marrowand it's coming out of my mouthwith every conversation ... In which I am wondering about my life story - and giving away a copy of A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 3/1 Alla S. wrote: In his new book, Donald Miller chronicles what happens when he gets an offer from two producers to make his life into a movie. Lots has been written about his book, but overall I thought the writing was interesting, but ocassionally slow. While writing the screenplay, Miller learned how it's important ... A million miles in a thousand years, Donald Miller
On 2/26 Wesley Gay wrote: We often forget that we are living a story. We forget that we authors, daily penning the story of our lives. If others were to read our lives as a book, would they finish it and actually enjoy it? Or would they put it down less than halfway through? This is how A Million Miles in a Thousand Years was ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 2/22 Miranda Gehrke wrote: I don't know what it is about the way Donald Miller writes, but I really enjoy it. It feels like a one-on-one conversation that is had in comfy chairs over a cup of coffee. I just finished his latest book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and I enjoyed it just as much as Blue Like Jazz and Searching ... Living a Better Story
On 2/21 Marcin Hartman wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Donald, who just wrote his autobiography, is offered to help co-write a script for a movie based on his book. The new project gives him a chance – as he puts it – to edit his life, look at it from a new perspective and make decisions about life’s ... OT Książki / Booksneeze: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 2/19 Jennifer Johnson wrote: Not too long ago, I happened upon this book review site that will ship you free books if you review them on your blog. This sounded ideal to me, so I immediately signed up and have been really happy with the process so far. My first book was A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller. ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 2/17 Andries Lombaard wrote: Donald Miller became a favourite author of mine the day I started reading "Blue like Jazz", a couple of years ago. With "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" he did not disappoint me.... to the contrary. I do not know what it is about Miller's writing style that is so captivating. Even in the slowish ... Review of "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years"
On 2/15 Malcolm Lanham wrote: I had high hopes for this book, but I was somewhat let down by the book. Although it was ok... I thought it took forever to read & to tell the story. I had to put the book down because I got bored with it, then read part of it... get bored and put it down again. The story did start out interesting... ... Donald's story...
On 2/15 Bradley Freestone wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is the journey of Donald Miller as he takes an edit of his life. This direction takes place when Miller is visited by two movie makers who wish to make a movie on this life. While going through his movie, Miller realizes that his ... A Thousand Miles in a Million Years - A Review
On 2/13 Carrie Anderson wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is the newest book release by author, Donald Miller. You may remember him for his book Blue Like Jazz. In his newest release, Miller invites us on his journey of self exploration and discovering the true meaning of living life well.Miller's journey begins as he is ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: A Review
On 2/13 Wally Harrison wrote: A Million Miles... Donald Miller is one of my favorite authors, and his latest work "A Million Miles In A Thousand Years" only deepened that favor. Still with his unique writing style and self deprecating humor, but seemingly less entailed to appease the church crowd. Although the book is not written ... A story about a story
On 2/13 Samuel Schoutko wrote: This review is long overdue…as is my second read through of this book. I finished it back in October and have ever since been recalling bits and pieces that relate to various things in my life. I know for a fact that I need to reread it, I have just been busy with school. The minute I finished it ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
On 2/12 Bryan Dormaier wrote: I received a copy of Donald Miller's new book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years a while back, and was excited to read and review it. I've been a big fan of Donald Miller since reading Blue Like Jazz and Through Painted Deserts, and so I had quite a bit of anticipation about his new book. As I started ... Review: A Million Miles In a Thousand Years
On 2/12 Adam Ellis wrote: I freely admit that I love Donald Miller's writing style. Since I first read Blue Like Jazz, picking up one of Miller's new books has felt like sitting down for a good conversation with an old friend. His new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life, is no different. ... Poignant and Compelling
On 2/10 John Greco wrote: I really enjoy Donald Miller's books, and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is no exception. At times, it feels like it should be titled Blue Like Jazz II. Like Miller's other books, AMMIATY is a memoir laced with great thoughts about spirituality, Jesus, and life in general. Miller is honest and open ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: A Review
On 2/8 Erin Etheridge wrote: Last Friday evening I picked up Donald Miller's A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. When I put it down on Sunday afternoon, I was finished. The title is intriguing, sure, but for me it the book was so much more than what the title implied. Which is weird, since the title includes the words "million" ... In which I justify quitting my job and traveling great distances
On 2/8 Jason Barr wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a book by New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. Miller wrote a memoir (Blue Like Jazz) that hit the best-seller lists. A few years later, when this book picks up, Miller has been contacted by a film producer in order to write a screenplay based on the ... One of the finest, most honest books I've ever read
On 2/6 Jared Totten wrote: I had my first Donald Miller experience in early 2009 with Blue Like Jazz (I know, I know, a little behind the curve, Jared). I loved the narrative-style theology that was described as "non-religious thoughts about Christian spirituality". There was enough depth and orthodoxy that I could loan the book ... Book Review: A Million Miles In a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 2/5 Pam Matthews wrote: The author of "Blue Like Jazz" has another attention-getting book - "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years". thanks to Thomas Nelson I got a complementary copy to review. The books have the same weird humor, but the latest one has much more emotion and is much more likely to prompt a reader to introspection!This ... BOOK REVIEW: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years - by Donald Miller
On 2/4 Brad Farris wrote: I recently received a copy of Donald Miller’s “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” from Thomas Nelson’s BookSneeze program. I really don’t know what I was expecting. Prior to this I was unfamiliar with Donald Miller even though his first book “Blue Like Jazz” sold over a million copies. ... Ten Things I Learned from Donald Miller’s “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years”
On 2/4 Russel Dains wrote: Any good story has this structure: A character who wants something and overcomes conflict to get it. While writing a movie script based on his personal memoirs, Don Miller concluded the story his life was writing was boring. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years cleverly summarizes how he rewrote (and ... What story are you writing?
On 2/4 doug baskin wrote: While I read many books, few move me to share my thoughts. This new book by Donald Miller made me sit back and think about where I am in this life. Do I have a good story to share with others about his life I have led? Miller, who wrote this book is in his mid to late thirties while I am in my late fifties. ... a book that will change your life
On 2/2 Susan Gaddis wrote: Donald Miller’s new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years—What I Learned While Editing My Life, begins with this pointed comment, “The truth is, if what we choose to do with our lives won’t make a story meaningful, it won’t make a life meaningful either.” Ouch! If you’re like me, I ... Chatting About A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 2/1 Jeremy Bussell wrote: "People love to have lived a great story, but few people like the work it takes to make it happen." The quote from the book, in my opinion, sums up this book. This book takes the you into the author's life and a point in his life when he made a decision to start living his life on purpose.This was a ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 1/29 Lex Wisniewski wrote: This post is part of Thomas Nelson’s BookSneeze program. Have a blog? Like free books? Check this out. I know this is so four months ago, but I just got a copy. Imagine my delight when I logged in to BookSneeze and found A Million Miles in a Thousand Years available for the taking. Jumped on ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 1/28 john umland wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life is Donald Miller's latest exploration of the soul and a life well-lived. Miller sticks close to the writer's maxim, "write what you know." He knows nothing better than himself, so he writes about his inner struggles, insecurities, ... an early mid-life crisis
On 1/26 Justin Davis wrote: I loved this book. I love the writing style of Donald Miller and the way that he weaves his story into the hearts and minds of his readers. I highly recommend this book and feel like it will speak truth to anyone who reads it. I love the struggle he describes to live a bigger story, and the desire ... The Pain Makes It More Beautiful
On 1/23 Teresa Konopka wrote: "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller has an interesting back story. One of Miller's memoirs ("Blue Like Jazz") sold many copies, and he was approached by filmmakers to turn the book into a movie. After much back-and-forth discussion, they made it clear that he would have to fabricate ... "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller
On 1/13 Todd Agnew wrote: It's been a long time since I've been inspired. We use the word "inspired" way too often and most of the time we are referring to things that aren't inspiring at all. According to Merriam-Webster, inspire means "to influence, move, or guide by divine or supernatural inspiration." Donald Miller's new ... You're The Inspiration
On 1/12 Michael Krahn wrote: Reading "A Million Miles..." is like talking to an old friend, one you used to love and spend a lot of time with but for whatever reason haven't seen for a long time. This friend used to captivate you and you would enjoy being in their presence so much you wondered if you were smothering them (sometimes ... A Million Miles, Five Stars
On 1/12 Thomas Turner wrote: How do we approach life? This is the fundamental question behind Donald Miller's new book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life. In this thoughtful and humble work, Miller goes back to his Blue Like Jazz roots and unfleshes the wonder and beauty of real life, not ... Everyday Liturgy Review
On 1/5 Brian Baute wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years has stuck with me longer than I thought it would. I read it several months ago, and while I enjoyed the read my overwhelming impression was that it was great for a single guy with plenty of disposable time & income like Miller to go on a cross-country bike ride or ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 1/2 michael bells wrote: Donald Miller's latest book "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: what I learned while editing my life" is a book well worth reading. It's a book about story - and he tells some great stories in this book. But it's much more than a series of stories. It's about the story/stories that we live. It's about ... great read
On 11/27 Josh Phelps wrote: Ever wanted to be able to change your life? Want to get out of the normal routines and patterns that your family line has set. Donald Miller’s newest release A Million Miles in a Thousand Years will try and show you how to change your life as if you are part of a movie script.Overall I wasn’t too ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years By Donald Miller
On 11/13 Michael C. Brown wrote: If you like Blue Like Jazz… you will like Donald Miller’s new book “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life.” This book is an interesting cavalcade of different stops along the journey of balancing the aurora of the bright lights of Hollywood and staying true ... A Million laughs and a Million tears
On 11/12 David Mehrle wrote: Donald Miller does it again. A great book that just captivates you and causes you to reflect on your life and ask the question, “Are you living a good story?” Is your life one that causes you to wake up and embrace every moment that you are in. Not all of them have to be good moments but we do ... Book Review – Donald Miller’s new one
On 10/30 Michael Ulrich wrote: When Donald Miller was approached by two filmmakers about making his New York Times Best Seller "Blue Like Jazz" into a movie, what he learned about the story of any character in a movie would alter the way he thought of his own life and the story he was choosing to live. Miller contends that like any ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 10/26 Lizette Claudio wrote: I don’t know about you, but when I was kid, I wanted my life to be a fairy tale. I think most boys wanted to their lives to be an action-adventure movie. Bottom line is that I think we all just wanted to be living great stories. However, as we grew up, some of us ... Book review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 10/14 Shelley Galbreath wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller is a thought-provoking look at what our lives could be like if we were to try to turn it into a movie. As Miller shares his experience with us, the result not exciting for him to say the least, but his life begins to take shape as he goes through it ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years Book Review
On 10/8 Tina Gray wrote: Donald Miller’s A Million Miles In A Thousand Years is a story about one man’s opportunity to edit his life as if he were a character in a movie. After writing a best-selling memoir, Donald went into a funk until he was “rescued” by two movie producers who wanted to make a movie based on his ... Book review – A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
On 10/7 Anna Vaagen wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald “Blue Like Jazz” Miller is a thought-provoking look at what our lives could be like if we were to try to turn it into movie material. As Miller shares his experience with us, the result less than exciting for him. But his life begins to take shape as ... Makes you think
On 10/7 Mark Kelly wrote: Donald Miller’s newest release, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years attempts to tell a story. It’s a story of how to live a story actually. Miller attempts to inspire the reader to re-write the story of their lives; to refuse to settle for the mundane and metamorphose into something greater. I struggled with A Million ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller (review)
On 10/6 John "Andrew" Ledwith wrote: Donald Miller’s newest book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life chronicles his transformation from a man living a stalled life to one seeking and embracing adventure, even when the risks have been high. With his new outlook Miller hikes the Inca Trail, rides a ... Book Review: "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller
On 10/5 Jodi Williams wrote: I had no expectations when I received this book to review – and I was blown away in the best way possible. Donald Miller recounts the experience of turning his personal memoir into a film and all that he learned along the way…the possibility of reinventing himself. I was quickly drawn in & read voraciously, ... Review – A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 10/5 Allison Hammerle wrote: I loved this book, though it took until the 29th chapter to gain my full appreciation. The book starts out slow, explaining the process of writing a story, not only in a book but in life, and showing how depressing and boring life can be without a story or purpose. In chapter 15, Donald Miller talks ... Book Review: A Million Miles In a Thousand Years
On 10/5 Jessica Cohen wrote: Do you remember sitting through English classes in school and learning all about the elements of a story? I'd venture to say that no English teacher ever put story into the context of your own life and the story it is meant to tell. Donald Miller uses the structure of a great literary story and shares ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 10/5 Joey Wulf wrote: Though I’m not quite sure what I was expecting when I began Donald Miller’s newest book Million Miles in a Thousand Years, I am sure those expectations were exceeded. Some years ago a professor of mine told me about a book called The Drama of Doctrine by Kevin Vanhoozer. The basic premise of the book is that Scripture ... Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 10/4 Jon Swanson wrote: I’ll start with the disclaimers. Lots of other people are reviewing this book today because it is being released today. Many of us got free copies from Michael Hyatt (publisher, Thomas Nelson) because he offered them and we asked. This link for the book is to my Amazon store: A Million Miles in a Thousand ... It was me all along: Donald Miller, a million miles and the next step
On 10/3 Chris Lewis wrote: I was lucky enough to be asked to review a copy of Donald Miller's new book. Not being familiar with Mr. Miller in the past, I did not have any clue what to expect in regards to this particular book. In reviewing this book, I have to say that I was very impressed. The author brings you on a journey ... Book Review - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 10/2 Jeanette Blackson wrote: Donald Miller was in a funk. He had written a bestseller, and was now a much sought after speaker. He was accomplished. But for some reason, all of his success didn't bring the climatic ending that he was hoping for. He felt lost. Then he received a call from two men who wanted to turn his book, Blue ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 10/2 Rhett Smith wrote: I have loved Donald Miller's writings every since I first read Blue Like Jazz in 2003. That book really changed my life, and what I was looking for an author, especially a Christian author. So it's no surprise that I have been anticipating his latest work for the last year or so, ever since I heard it ... A More Mature Miller Writes A Great Book...
On 10/2 Gabrielle Dickinson wrote: Miller being one of my favourite authors, there was a great deal of anticipation surrounding the release of this book for me. This is his fifth novel. With ”Blue like Jazz”, Miller blazed a standard of story-telling which does not fail us now four books later. For those who have never come across his writing ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 10/2 Wes Howard wrote: I just finished a story. I closed the book and set it neatly on my bookshelf and stepped back and took a look at my accomplishment. Then I asked myself, “What are you going to remember from that book?” You see, I have trouble sometimes remembering a lot about the books I read. I read them and enjoy ... Story Time
On 10/1 Lauren Yarger wrote: Lessons Learned from an Edited LifeBy Lauren YargerDonald Miller isn’t an easy man to get to know. In fact, he doesn’t seem to know himself all that well, which is the premise for his latest book, “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life" (Thomas Nelson, 2009).Miller, ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 10/1 Kent Sanders wrote: Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to review Donald Miller’s new book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years through Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger Program. (Click the link to learn more about how to receive free books through Thomas Nelson.) I jumped at the chance since Miller is one of the most popular ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 10/1 Phillip Santillan wrote: It’s not very often I pick up a book and read from cover to cover in one sitting. This time I did. All 255 pages of it. ok…I guess I did stop to make myself some ramen noodle soup, but other than that I was completely overwhelmed by Donald Miller’s new book. The truth is that ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 10/1 Keiki Hendrix wrote: In Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life you will certainly find honesty if nothing else. It my policy to only promote edifying christian books. And although the book did herald the goodness and mercy of God and did encourage the reader to a better life, I ... Book Review – A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/30 Autumn Christopher wrote: I was really excited when I received the email offering a chance to review this book, and even more excited when it came in the mail and there were 2 copies. I knew it had to be good! I gave my extra copy to a friend who was also thrilled for the chance. I didn't really know what to expect, but the ... Review - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/30 Heather Brandt wrote: This month, I read my first-ever Donald Miller book. Donald Miller is best known for Blue Like Jazz. His new release is A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. The book describes how Miller discovers what makes a good story while co-writing a script based on Blue Like Jazz. Miller is transformed by ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/30 Jonathan Perrodin wrote: I have been eagerly anticipating the release of Don Miller’s newest book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. I was lucky enough to grab a pre-release review copy. I am usually not one to anticipate forth coming books. I like to wait and let the dust settle, then decide if it is worth the time. But ... a million miles in a thousand years: don miller | a review
On 9/30 Leesa Heiman wrote: I am truly inspired by reading A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. It is a wonderful book for inspiration. It is a story about a story and Donald Miller finding his story throughout his own life. I had a light bulb moment several times while reading the book. I had always looked at changing my life ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/30 David Ketter wrote: I’d be willing to walk a far distance for A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life. In a stroke of writing genius, Donald Miller has given people a challenge far more imperative than The Purpose Driven Life and other similar books. While reflecting on the process of adapting ... Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/30 Joshua Rhone wrote: // A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life is the newest book from author/speaker/Mentoring Project founder Donald Miller. We’ve all been there. You have a mountaintop experience. You are on a high. Then, emotionally/physically/spiritually you bottom out. ... “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” by Donald Miller
On 9/30 Blair Roberts wrote: this is the moment i’ve been waiting for. the whole reason i signed up for the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger. the new donald miller book. i wasn’t really sure what to expect. i love all of his previous works, but it has been a while since he put something new out. i had high ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years: A book review…
On 9/30 Matthew McComas wrote: This book is good! A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is the best book by Donald Miller since Blue Like Jazz. This book is an easy read and I caught myself laughing out loud multiple times and then reading sections to my wife. I can still picture his roommate Jordan getting pulled around the snowy ... A Million Mile in a Thousand Years - Review
On 9/30 Elbert Collins wrote: While trying to adapt one of his books into a movie, Donald Miller learned some things about “story”. Miller encourages his readers to create a better story in their lives. He gives several examples through the book, showing how those choices made a transformation in families and lives. The ... Donald Miller – A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
On 9/30 marina john wrote: Nobody really gets a chance to go back and edit their lives. What's done, has been done...chapter closed...move on. Well, nobody except Donald Miller. After having lived a life that he termed 'lived' and writing a book about his life, 2 movie producers decide to contact him and make a movie on his life. ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller (Book Review)
On 9/30 Travis Goodspeed wrote: Donald Miller was down, and depressed. He had written a best-seller, and was a much sought after speaker, but success doesn't always bring happiness. Donald received a call from two gentlemen who wanted to speak to him about turning "Blue Like Jazz," into a movie. Needless to say, Don didn't know how ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Darla Baerg wrote: Because I liked "Blue Like Jazz" and his next book, "Searching for God Knows What" so much, I was thrilled when they sent me Don Miller's latest book. But it was nothing like the first two I had read. Not even a little bit. It's kind of like Don Miller grew up. And I don't mean that in a bad way ... ... Are you living a good story?
On 9/29 Jamie Waddy wrote: There’s a reason that we’re all drawn to a good book or movie…we’re captivated by the story. We get swept away amidst the twists and turns of the plot; wondering if the main character will come out victorious, all along knowing that it will likely resolve happily after 2 hours or 250 pages. ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: A Review
On 9/29 Sandra King wrote: See how you can get a free copy of this book below."Ooohhh, Grandma. You are writing in your book!”“I know, but there are a couple neat things here I want to remember.”As I thumbed through the book again, though, I discovered I had underlined and starred areas on almost every page. I had no idea, ... Book Review - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Jeremy Bixler wrote: When Don Miller released "Blue Like Jazz" way back in 2003, there is no way he could have envisioned the phenomenon it would become. Looking back now, we see that "Blue Like Jazz" became somewhat of a cultural icon, a rallying cry for an entire generation of young Christians. The book reflected much ... "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Don Miller
On 9/29 Anne Marie Fields wrote: I came to Miller's new book with eager expectation, only to be... disappointed. But by the end I was in love again. It is genuine, earnest and brilliant! The blog review: "A book about story? Why would I want to read that?" I thought this at several points before and during Donald Miller's 'A Million ... The book I didn't expect...
On 9/29 Diana Maria Galban wrote: In his latest witty and insightful account of bits and pieces of his life, Don Miller tells parallel stories of the experiences re-writing his New York Times best-selling memoir, Blue Like Jazz for a film motivated. Miller writes detailed descriptions of painful situations; from the search of his absent father to the bicycling adventures and ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller.
On 9/29 Gwenn Stevens wrote: Donald Miller, New York Times best-selling author of Blue Like Jazz, is stuck living among the mundane. After the height of his success, he finds himself wondering if there is more to life than a sequence of "random experiences". That is, until he receives a phone call from a film producer who wants ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Joshua Lake wrote: Fast-paced and entertaning, Donald Miller’s latest, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years encourages readers to live purposefully, but it has the same lighthearted, joyous tone that has distinguished Miller as an author. Miller has a gift for conversational writing that invites you in and sounds like ... Another Success
On 9/29 Daniel Champagne wrote: Have you ever looked at your life as a story? If you have, do you like your character? Is your story memorable? Could it use a change? These questions and more are tackled in Donald Miller's A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Miller, in his attempt to live a better story, to experience a bigger adventure, ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Mindy Vasil wrote: Greetings Faithful Readers... When I finished the latest book by Donald Miller...I didn't know what to do with the way I felt. I had just been challenged...yet oddly comforted. Satisfied with my place in life...yet feeling like I needed to step up. It's the type of book that you read ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (A Review)
On 9/29 Molly Kehrer wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years reads to me like a very long journal entry–a stream of consciousness, almost, that refreshes because of it’s honesty. Donald Miller writes in reflection of his “story” process, brought to light by the opportunity to re-write his personal story ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller
On 9/29 Derek White wrote: Have you ever watched a movie or read a book that left you with the feeling that you triumphed with the hero? Every good story has it’s ups and downs but in the end it’s all about the poor schmuck that you walked with during this point in their life. Do you have a good ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Susan Harkness wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years – what kind of name is that? Does it tell you what the book may be about? Not me. I started reading this book because I have enjoyed every other book Donald Miller has written. Little did I know it was going to be his best work yet! I finished the book and wanted ... A Must Read
On 9/29 Kylan Robinson wrote: All too often, we lack perspective. We go about our daily lives focused on the here and now, neglecting to look at the bigger picture. Donald Miller finds himself in that position at the beginning of his new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. The story begins when a screenwriter obtains the movie ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Elizabeth Herman wrote: "The saddest thing about life is that you don't remember half of it." When Donald Miller's life came to a halt after a very successful book was published he had a hard time even getting out of bed. But when two movie producers show up at his door proposing to turn his memoir into a movie he was intrigued ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Gerri Beckerman wrote: Donald Miller's memoir Blue Like Jazz was a big success. Then his life stalled and he was avoiding his publisher in spite of having a deadline for a book. He was tired of writing about his own life. The one day he received a call from a film maker who wants to make a movie based on his memoir. In ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
On 9/29 Brian Ritchie wrote: The “story” behind the book is about the story of one’s life. Miller accomplishes this by telling the story of a movie being based on his life’s story and his search for how to write a good story. Many side stories are added to illustrate this point. Let me start by stating that I had never ... My Review of A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Carol Layton wrote: While working with screenwriters on the film version of his autobiographical book Blue Like Jazz, Donald Miller observed that his life really wasn't very interesting. He began striving to give his life the elements inherent in all good stories: conflict, heroism, sacrifice, and ultimately--meaning.It's ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Stacie Gerathy wrote: This book by Donald Miller took me aback at first. I thought it was going to give me advice on how to live out the rest of my days by doing A B and C. This was not the case. This is an honest look at Donald Miller's life and how his life can give us encouragement to make our own life story count. I have ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 maria gagliano wrote: It is a book you will want to re-read. As a blogger I write my daily goings on so I don't forget them. All the little things that make up a life is what is important. As I moved forward into Donald's book I thought a lot about my own life. I was inspired to write things so I wouldn't forget them. Not ... A Million Miles in A Thousand Years by Donald Miller Book Giveaway
On 9/29 Alicia White wrote: “People love to have live a great story, but few like the work it takes to actually live that story.” – Donald Miller I have heard the statement, “In the movie of your life,” many times in conversation and it always makes me step back and take a look at the story of my life ... A Million Miles by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Jordan Shea wrote: Every life is a story, a collection of events compiled chronologically one on top of the other, culminating in either an emotionally filled, fulfilled ending or a half-hearted, half-lived death....at least, that's what Donald Miller suggests in his excellent new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. ... Million Miles
On 9/29 Andy Cravens wrote: Donald Miller’s latest book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a dangerous book. Do not read this book unless you are ready to radically alter your life. Donald wrestles with the idea of editing his life for the script of the Blue Like Jazz movie. What would it look like to edit our lives? ... Simply Brilliant
On 9/29 Katie Darby wrote: As many of you guys know, I've been reviewing books with Thomas Nelson Books for a while-- and really enjoying it. And through them, I recently got the opportunity to read Donald Miller's new book "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years." Immediately after finishing-- and it was a two-sitting read-- I realized ... RECOMMENDATION: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Diane Kinney wrote: Reading Donald Miller is an acquired taste. Like a new food, you read the book little by little trying to decide if you like it or not. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes you’re not so sure. But you keep at it until you realize you are done, and it was enjoyable. This book seemed to bounce from ... Like fine wine, it's an acquired taste
On 9/29 Elizabeth Cordes, D.O. wrote: So…what’s your story? I love stories–always have. I may not always remember names, but I rarely forget a story. A Million Miles is one story I am certain not to forget. I became acquainted with Mr. Miller earlier this year through his bestseller, Blue Like Jazz (2003)– an excellent ... Book Review: A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Allie Brannon wrote: After reading the first few pages of Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, I was skeptical. It was the first book by Miller that I had read, and I was expecting great things. But a few pages in, well, it wasn’t catching my attention. But. The more I read of this book, the more ... Donald Miller's A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Tamera Kraft wrote: A Million Miles In A Thousands Years What I Learned While Editing My Life By Donald Miller Book Description: Full of beautiful, heart-wrenching, and hilarious stories, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years details one man’s opportunity to edit his life as if he were a character in a movie. Years ... Featured Book: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Michael Levitt wrote: Let me start by saying this is an incredible book. I did not (yet) read Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz book, but after reading A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, I must pick up his other books. This book gave me a blister on my thumb. Yes, a blister. I’ll spare you ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years review
On 9/29 Henry Zonio wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a brilliantly honest book about Donald Miller’s journey of self evaluation as he works through writing a screenplay of his memoir Blue Like Jazz. After learning about the key elements of story from a workshop by the sought-after creative writing instructor Robert ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Sheila DeChantal wrote: Reading this book was like having Donald in my living room having a great conversation about life. Invite this book over for coffee. ~ Sheila Years after writing his best-selling memoir, Donald Miller went into a funk and spent months sleeping in and avoiding his publisher. One story had ended, and Don was unsure how to ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Jeremy Darnell wrote: Donald Miller seems to feel that the story of his life isn’t one worth telling and he decides to do something about it. After writing a best-selling memoir, Miller was in a funk and wasn’t sure how to get out. While turning Blue Like Jazz into a screenplay, he begins to edit his life as well. He ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Christina Puntigam wrote: I devoured this book within twenty four short hours, but I believe that it will take me many more to comprehend the depth of Don Miller’s understanding of Story. Miller does an excellent job of expressing the lowness he was feeling when this book began its life. He also shows the growing points that helped ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years By Donald Miller
On 9/29 Matthew Benson wrote: I decided to read Donald Miller’s latest book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, after reading a review by Michael Hyatt (CEO of Thomas Nelson, publisher of the book) – of course that review (here) might have been biased, but it was the way the review that was written that convinced me, reading the ... Book review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, by Donald Miller ([.....] – rating o/s)
On 9/29 Jim Gray wrote: I recently finished reading Donald Miller's "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years." I had read "Blue Like Jazz" last year and found myself somewhat disinterested. But A Million Miles is different. It's about the stories within a story. I wasn't sure about the first few chapters. I guess it's easy ... A Million Miles-Between the Ears
On 9/29 Pamela Darbonne wrote: I loved Donald Miller's new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. It demands the reader do something. This book is not one you read, put on your shelf, and then discuss intelligently when you get together with friends. It is one you apply in increments as you live your life. As I picked it up, I ... Now I HAVE to DO Something!
On 9/29 Beth Eavenson wrote: Donald Miller’s book is great for writers and readers alike. As an aspiring writer, I found his insight very helpful. Not only do his writings refer to writing better stories on paper but he also talks about how he wrote a better story for himself and how you can too. Follow Don on his character transformation ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Trisha Rempel wrote: Donald miller captured my attention very quickly in his book A million miles in a thousand years. I particularily liked his idea on what his conversation with God would be about when God asks him what he did with his life lol. I love the style of his writing, it makes it so easy to follow and feels like ... A million miles in a thousand years
On 9/29 Andy Whisenant wrote: I’m a sucker for a good story–a story in which a character changes and grows from what he was to what he’s meant to be. Donald Miller’s new book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a prime example. Miller describes the ups and downs of his life after writing his incredibly successful book ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Ronne Rock wrote: “I feel written.” The story slowly unfolds, like a lazy morning. Like life, actually. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a story about stories – about the distinct moments of life we so often take for granted that define and refine us. It’s a story about life, and whether that life ... A Quiet Conversation - and Distant Thunder
On 9/29 Tammie Gitt wrote: Donald Miller was handed the golden ticket out of a life of indifferent comfort when he was given the opportunity to turn his bestselling memoir, Blue Like Jazz, into a movie. Thanks to his realization, we are granted insight not just into how Don went from clicking through television channels to clicking ... A good story ...
On 9/29 Patricia Chadwick wrote: Max Lucado writes an amazing book showing how living without fear is a wonderful way to live. This is a fabulous book on the power of positive thinking. Throughout the book, he uses scripture, stories from the Bible, stories from present life, things that have happened in the past; stories of his or ... Great Read
On 9/29 Cindy Graves wrote: I have been a huge fan of Donald Miller since I first read Blue Like Jazz several years ago. I love his style, his humor and the way he tells as story. Such has been the case with every single one of his books. And I must say I expected the same from the latest, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Boy, ... How to Live Your Story
On 9/29 Chelsea Michael wrote: When I first heard about the release of this book, I was ecstatic. Donald Miller is first and foremost my favorite author. His writing is heartwarming and bold, and his prose style is completely personal. It is no different with A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Through a series of personal stories, ... Life Changing
On 9/29 Chris Kinsley wrote: We all love stories. Whether we’re watching them on a screen, reading them in a book, listening to them around a campfire or whispering them to our children before bed, there’s something universally enchanting about being told a good story. Of course, few of us really put a lot of thought into ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Christopher Smith wrote: “The Stories That Shape Our Lives” A Review of A Million Miles In A Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life. by Donald Miller. Reviewed by Chris Smith. A Million Miles In A Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life. Donald Miller. Hardback: Thomas Nelson, 2009. Buy ... [Midweek Edition] FEATURED: A MILLION MILES by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Barrett Myers wrote: I reviewed A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller as a Thomas Nelson book review blogger. You can also read my review on Amazon. Everyone loves a good story, yet not many people are actually living a good story. We watch them on TV on in the theatre, but living them requires facing ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Bill Cahusac wrote: What do you do when you get the opportunity to edit your life? That was the question Donald Miller faced when he was approached by two movie producers wanting to turn his best selling memoir “Blue Like Jazz” into a film. And so begins an odyssey to learn not just what the elements that ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Larry Baxter wrote: I didn't know what to expect when I got a review copy Donald Miller's "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years", but the book far exceeded my expectations... The subtitle itself tells a tale- "What I Learned While Editing My Life." Miller's new book actually is a story about becoming the editor for his life ... A Hundred Thoughts in a Million Miles
On 9/29 Larry Johnson wrote: What is my life story? What is there worth remembering? How will my children or grandchildren describe my life? These questions and many others swirled through my mind as I finished Donald Miller's new book, "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years." Consider what your life is telling is important ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Marybeth Whalen wrote: As soon as I saw Donald Miller's new book, A Million Miles In A Thousand Years, I knew I had to have it. Ever since I first read Blue Like Jazz, I have been a raving fan-- devouring anything with his name on the cover. Some of you may remember me sharing the story of how I made a fool of myself gushing ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years Review
On 9/29 Jim Kane wrote: “…I came to believe the Voice was God, and God was trying to write a better story.” So says Don Miller in a rich and provocative book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life. Written against a backdrop of a movie script creation about his life, Miller takes ... Review of Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Jason Petermann wrote: How can I make a difference in the world I live in? How can I impact the lives of other people? Will the story of my life be worth reading when it is over? These are questions that Donald Miller tackles in his new book, “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.” As two film ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Ben Birdsong wrote: In A Million Miles in a Thousand Places: What I Learned While Editing My Life, engaging author and masterful storyteller, Donald Miller, invites his readers into the realm of story. This memoir, which journeys with Miller through the past few years since his last book, To Own a Dragon, brings the idea of living your ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Places: What I Learned While Editing My Life
On 9/29 Janet Oberholtzer wrote: Wow! Excellent. Great read, I want to keep using words like that to describe this book, but that's boring, so here's some details.We have one life to live and Donald Miller does a superb job in "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" helping the reader understand that life is boring and meaningless if ... Review of "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Pat Hannon wrote: What story are you living? Do you want to live a better story? In A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I learned by Editing My Life Don Miller invites us to live a better story and tells us how to get there. While working on a project to turn his bestselling Blue Like Jazz into a movie, Miller ... Learn to Live a Better Story
On 9/29 Jonathon Burns wrote: A Million Mile in a Thousand Years by Donald MillerDonald Miller is back! Yes! Long have I been anticipating his latest book (I actually didn’t even know he had a new one coming out until I checked Thomas Nelson’s web page and saw it). Needless to say, I have thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Aaron Conrad wrote: About 2 years ago, I got an email from a Pastor in the blogosphere with one simple question on it. It said “What’s your story”. That was it. Three simple words. I had no idea how to respond to that email. There were literally about a thousand directions I could got with the answer. I ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years – A Review
On 9/29 Adam Weeden wrote: I received a preview copy of this book a few weeks ago, and I read it. Twice. The significance of this is I never read books twice. It took me about two decades before I had forgotten enough of the details of Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings series (including The Hobbit) to feel it was worth another read. ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years: A Brief Review
On 9/29 Eric S. Mueller wrote: I can always tell when Thomas Nelson is serious about promoting a book. As a member of their Book Review Bloggers program, I get access to review copies of books in exchange for writing a minimum 200 word review of... What Is A Good Story? My Review of A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Don Miller
On 9/29 Jim Hughes wrote: Donald Miller’s new book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life is available from booksellers today. I received a free copy early as part of Thomas Nelson’s Blogger Review Program. Otherwise I’d have bought a copy today, as I’m a big Donald Miller fan. The book tells the story ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Greg Rittler wrote: Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson publishers sent me a copy of a book about a month ago that I was really excited about reading. It was Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Here is a review of the book. I would strongly recommend this read. I love this book. Donald Miller has ... Book Review: Donald Miller A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Phillip Coxwell wrote: I’ve heard it time and time again that our lives are just pieces of God’s bigger picture, that we all play parts in his massive story, but that really came home after reading Million Miles. I mean, the fact that the story is not about us is amazing, but what’s even more amazing to ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Mark Pe wrote: This book tells of a man whose life transformed from meaningless to meaningful. There are two ways to approach life. The way of stagnation is the way of most. Donald found meaning in life when he began to write a story with his life that involved risk. He talks about the need to react to “inciting” ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Amy Dolan wrote: donald miller’s brand new book a million miles in a thousand years is my choice for best book of the year. this book has completely changed the way i approach my life, and has given me a new hope and freedom to explore the central characters, plot, themes, and conflict that when combined together tell ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Harwinder Bhatia wrote: A character who wants something and overcomes conflict to get it A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is about how the author, Don Miller, discovers the importance of living a good life, while working on the script for a film based on his book 'Blue like Jazz'. Before he started working on the script, ... Review Million Miles in Thousand Years
On 9/29 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: That was the sentiment that I felt the book "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller was trying hard to get across. Although the premise of the book is that everyone's life is a "story" with scenes that you can choose to make meaningful and interesting, it was hard for me to concentrate ... Look at me, I'm so great!
On 9/29 Sian Williams wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand YearsWhat I Learned While Editing My LifeBy Donald MillerThis is a *fascinating* book.The author, Donald Miller , was invited to collaborate in adapting his best-selling memoir into a screenplay for a film. The adaptation rapidly took on a very different slant to the life ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Darryl Dash wrote: When Don Miller's Blue Like Jazz came out, I bought the book for a friend. A few weeks later I asked what he thought. "I did not really like Blue like Jazz. I think it confirms I am not cutting edge enough and definitely not post-modern enough. He just came off kind of like a know it all to me but it ... A good story, but...
On 9/29 Kim Watkins wrote: At the end of August I signed up to be a Blog Book Reviewer for Thomas Nelson Publishers so from time to time I'll be reviewing books on my blog. This is the first book I reviewed, which actually comes out today. Nelson Publishers was kind enough to send me an extra copy of this one, so the first person ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Chris Walker wrote: Million Miles in a thousand years awakened something in me. I am still figuring out exactly what that is, but the journey is kind of what the book is all about. To say the book is inspiring would be an understatement. It more than inspired me. It was more like the book was digging beyond the surface ... Book Review - Donald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Angela Parsley wrote: Donald Miller, author also of Blue Like Jazz, explores his life and how God writes each persons life story. Yet we the main characters also have a big part in that. Some stories are good and others are not. A thought-provoking read on life and meaning. It had me pondering many things in my own life's ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Steven Robbins wrote: I am a huge fan of Don Miller's book Blue Like Jazz. I'm not really sure why, exactly, other than it tells a very interesting story about Miller's life and struggles that I could, in some ways, identify with. As much as I liked it, I never got around to pick up a copy of any of his other books. Until ... Review of A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Dina Nay wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is autobiographical. Donald Miller, a writer, published a successful memoir but his life has become boring and meaningless. He spends his days as a couch potato, eating junk and watching TV. He is surprised when one day someone offers to make a movie based on his memoir. ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Jed Davis wrote: Today, the latest from Don Miller hits bookshelves everywhere. A Million Miles In A Thousand Years. It's a story about what else...stories. After all, don't we all love great stories? The guy to get the gal or the hero to help the helpless. We love to lose ourselves within these stories. And, along the ... Is Your Story Engaging
On 9/29 Amber Bolton wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller “Part of me wonders if our stories aren’t being stolen by the easy life.” Donald Miller weaves an exposed heart through the pages of “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.” That exposure is what makes it real, honorable, and convicting. ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Jeremy Barr wrote: Honestly, I thought this book was amazing. It hit very much at home for me since I have been working on defining my life a lot over the past year, and working on making good changes. I haven't read any of Donald Miller's other books, but this one makes me want to go back and read them all. The premise ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Michael Taylor wrote: In what proves to be his best book yet, Donald Miller conveys the art of story in real life. It is hard to read this book and not begin to think about how to apply this to your own life. This book is different from anything else I have read from this author. The appeal of Donald Miller has always been ... Donald Miller's "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years"
On 9/29 Jeff Brown wrote: If you watched a movie about a guy who wanted a Volvo and worked for years to get it, you wouldn’t cry at the end when he drove off the lot, testing the windshield wipers. You wouldn’t tell your friends you saw a beautiful movie or go home and put a record on to think ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller: A Review
On 9/29 Ginger Galloway wrote: If I had to describe "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" in a sentence, I would say that this is a light-hearted, laid-back memoir written to inspire and encourage the twenty-something set filled with modern day proverbs and a refreshing outlook on life. "A Million Miles..." settles comfortably into ... Book Review: "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller
On 9/29 John Hollandsworth, MD wrote: “Nobody cries at the end of a movie about a guy who wants a Volvo.” That single insight, from the first page of the book, effectively distills the wisdom of 288 pages down into one sentence. In A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller writes of how collaborating on a screenplay based on his life ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Mick McKeown wrote: Donald Miller was down on his luck. The success he achieved by writing the elusive best seller did not bring the happiness he desired. Donald was avoiding life. He simply could not face the music. Eventually with the help of a few friends and a couple of movie producers Miller realizes that life or your ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Shannon Christman wrote: In A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life, a sort of postmodern Ecclesiastes, Donald Miller describes his attempts to make his life a story worth telling. His life-editing begins when two filmmakers (one of them Steve Taylor, who remains my favorite musician fourteen ... The Elements of a Good Story: A Review of A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Robert Blasingame wrote: “A story is a character who wants something and overcomes conflict to get it.” A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is another Don Miller book that can not only make laugh, but will make you think and cry as well. I am continually amazed at how Don Miller has a never ending supply of stories that ... What's Your Story
On 9/29 Cherie Hill wrote: “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” is Donald Miller’s way of reminding you to “stop and smell the roses.” The author uses his life experience to artfully invite you into his journey of “making life count.” As he works to make a movie of his life, he realizes that his story, “as is,” ... A Story for God's Glory
On 9/29 David Buckmaster wrote: A follow-up of sorts to Blue Like Jazz, the 2003 hit that made Miller an icon to a generation of young Christians, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is Miller's most focused and satisfying release yet. The book is birthed out of his experience with two filmmakers who decide to make a movie about Blue ... Full of Hope
On 9/29 Chris Marlow wrote: I finished reading Don Miller's new book over the weekend and I must say its good. It took me awhile to really find a good flow, but as the book progressed I begin to see and more importantly feel the essence of Miller's message about story and how to embrace it. The thing I like about Miller's writing ... Life, Hope & Story
On 9/29 Alex Penduck wrote: I recently read ‘A Million Miles In A Thousand Years’ by Donald Miller as part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers Program. This book grabbed by attention before I even opened it up mainly due to Miller’s previous book, ‘Blue Like Jazz’. Donald Miller is an incredible writer than will take you on a journey ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Robert Taylor wrote: If they made a movie from the story of your life, would you buy a ticket? Would it even make it to DVD on the “cheap shelf? For Donald Miller, his adventure into writing a screenplay based on his life taught him one thing--his life was boring. He needed to find a story and develop a character. His ... From Boring Life to Epic
On 9/29 Daniel O'Deens wrote: I love Donald Miller. He makes me think. He makes me laugh. He makes me wonder. This book made me realize that ’story’ is a part of our lives. We are the story. We are “a” character in the story that is part of a much bigger story! He says, “A character ... Donald Miller – A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 krissi Hutchinson wrote: What kind of story are you living?Is your life a good story?Is it an epic story?These are the questions that Donald Miller asks in his book, “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years.”Miller takes his reader’s through his own journey of turning his life into a better story. Actually, turning his life ... "A Million Miles in A Thousand Years" by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Tammie Rigney wrote: Thumbs down for A Million Miles In A Thousand Years! I’m writing a negative review for my latest Thomas Nelson book review project. While I appreciated the point of the book, which was that we should make an effort to live a more meaningful life by making choices that challenge us, the author calls it ‘living ... Thumbs Down For A Million Miles
On 9/29 Brian Ayers wrote: What if you had the opportunity to edit your life? What parts would end-up on the cutting room floor? What parts would you feel the need to embellish? What parts would you want to gloss-over or play down? Donald Miller had the opportunity answer those questions while working to turn his memoir, Blue ... Storytelling 101
On 9/29 Danielle Phillips wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand YearsDonald Miller Have you ever reached that point in life where the place you just left is to far to return to and the place you are going is so far away you cannot even make it out. Donald Miller describes this as being in the middle of your story and he says this is ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years- Donald Miller
On 9/29 Jacky S wrote: Stories.We read them, watch them, read them, dream them, write them...And we live them.Donald Miller's latest book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, is a story. About his life. He is given the chance to rewrite a book he wrote into a movie. Basically, he edits his real past into his movie past. And ... [A Million Miles in a Thousand Years] by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Michelle Van Loon wrote: When I first began working at the Trinity Bookstore in 2004, Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz had been out for a few months and was just beginning to catch on via the best advertising of all, positive word-of-mouth. I grabbed it off the shelf, read it, lovedlovedloved it, and foisted it on all sorts of ... Review: A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
On 9/29 Lenore Webb wrote: What happened in your life yesterday? The day before? How about last week? Well, since we blog I bet we have a decent idea of the highlights. Now tell me about last year? How about 10 years ago? When you was seven? Can't be too sure can we. Our lives are made up of millions of events, billions ... Traveling in Life
On 9/29 Erik DiVietro wrote: When I read Blue Like Jazz, Don Miller’s first major book, I was absolutely blown away. It was an open, honest ramble through the life of an open, honest twenty-something author. Quite literally, it changed my life. The opportunity to review A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Don Miller’s ... Book Review – A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Christina Banks wrote: "It didn't occur to me at the time, but it's obvious now that in creating the fictional Don, I was creating the person I wanted to be, the person worth telling stories about." A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, pg 29.After two movie producers contact him, Donald Miller gets the unique opportunity to ... Book Review and Giveaway: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Kristine McGuire wrote: Every life is a story driven by its characters. This is the concept Donald Miller details for us in his new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Like many people, I was first introduced to the musings of Donald Miller through his best selling book, Blue Like Jazz. What I like about Donald's writing is... Book Review ~ A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Russell T. Hawkins wrote: Donald Miller’s Searching For God Knows What was one of the first books I read when I first started my journey of spiritual discovery several years ago. Since then I’ve bought, read, loved, recommended and loaned out every one of his books. So when his newest book finally started to take shape, you can imagine ... Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Moira Crooks wrote: “…to know there is a better story for your life and to choose something other is like choosing to die.” A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, the latest release from Donald Miller is a book that comes out of his experience with two filmmakers who decide to make a movie about his memoir, Blue Like Jazz. ... Book Review: A Million Miles in A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Michael Waggoner wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller After Miller's first 4 books, there was a lull in his writing, in that, he didn't appear to be doing any. Having been deeply moved, as well as entertained by them, I have been looking forward to this one for sometime. Don did not disappoint. AMMIATY ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Mindy Barnowski wrote: Donald Miller found himself down and out – after writing a successful memoir, he still didn’t feel like he had made it. When two movie producers begin to write the screenplay based on Don’s book Blue Like Jazz, they lead Don on an introspective journey about how interesting his life really is. Throughout the ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Anne Hardy wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years details Donald Miller’s experience re-envisioning his life into what he calls “a better story”. His premise is that when you see your life as a story, you need to decide if it is a story worth reading/living. As he says in the book “We (often) don’t want ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years - Book Review
On 9/29 Suzanne Schaffer wrote: Donald Miller is back with another installment of life as he sees it. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years takes us through a period of time when he meets up with movie execs and they start writing out his life story for a film. When he comes face to face with the realization that they have to change ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Marv Nelson wrote: This book is about Donald Miller's journey while editing his life. He had the awesome oppurtunity to re-think his life when 2 guys wanted to make Blue Like Jazz (Donald's #1 New York Times book) into a movie. During the process, Donald came to the sad conclusion that his life was boring and he was ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Sara Harrison wrote: What makes a good story? What kind of story is God trying to write my life into? Am I cooperating with my life being a story worth reading, or am I fighting to remain in the "senseless, selfish ways of non-story"? Donald Miller wrestles through these questions in A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Jonathan Stegall wrote: Recently, I jumped at the chance to read and review Don Miller’s newest book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, through Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program. As the book comes out today, many of us are launching reviews. During the stories that this book tells, Don Miller is in the process ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Melissa Smith wrote: The main thought that came to mind as I read A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is that Donald Miller must be a really nice guy. He writes from the heart and wants his life to matter. And while I thought the book started out slow, maybe that's the way it needed to be. Honestly, to savor our days and ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Days by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Paige Eavenson wrote: Have you ever thought of your life as a blank page just waiting for you to write on it? Maybe you'd write an adventure or maybe a great love story. If you could edit your life into a story movies would be made of what would your story say? Author Donald Miller got the rare opportunity to edit his life ... A Million Miles in a thousand years: What I learned while editing my life
On 9/29 Allison Lott wrote: Have you ever daydreamed about your life being made into a movie? Donald Miller begins the book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by writing about when two film producers approached him with the idea of making a movie based on his memoir Blue Like Jazz. His description of the screenwriting process ... what story are you living?
On 9/29 Jodi McKenna wrote: Donald Miller's latest book is filled with random stories and events, much like my comments above. Upon closing the book at 10:58 PM last night, after reading to the Hottie Husband over the phone for an hour, I was left with two thoughts to ponder: 1. The book is so random that I am not sure what ... Reading this will make you rethink your life!
On 9/29 Timothy Roberts wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years What I Learned While Editing My Life By Donald Miller I was impressed by Miller’s claim to fame Blue Like Jazz. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is another great work. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this new addition to Miller’s resume is an easy read, but at the ... Book Review: A Million miles in a Thousand Years By Donald Miller
On 9/29 Bryon Mondok wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years Donald Miller Nashville, Thomas Nelson, 2009 254 pages Donald Miller is a one-of-a-kind writer. His talent is a rare gift. He is one of the few that can tell a story about himself and get out of his own way. The premise of Miller’s book is story. He ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 James Williams wrote: I could be easily convinced that the phrase "I just couldn't put it down" was coined with Donald Miller's "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" in mind. Whereas I typically require a month to read a book of this size (250 pages), I started this one on a Saturday and was done by Monday night. (My wife ... Book Review: Donald Miller's A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Thomas Duff wrote: I recently was sent a copy of the book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life by Donald Miller. To be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect as it was described as having something to do with having "better ... Book Review - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Jonathan Griffiths wrote: “I believe there is a writer outside ourselves, plotting a better story for us, interacting with us, even, and whispering a better story into our consciousness.” (p.86 of A Million Miles in a Thousand Years) Donald Miller’s new book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, has been like the best of friends to me – ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller – a review
On 9/29 Matthew Robbins wrote: I’m not a Donald Miller fan-boy. Let’s just make that clear and get it out of the way. Despite being a not-entirely-un-trendy Christian man in his twenties, I never read Blue Like Jazz. In fact, the only Donald Miller book I had encountered was Searching For God Knows What, which I quit halfway ... Chosen For Grace: Book Review: Donald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Andy Searles wrote: Story” is a great metaphor for the life of faith that Jesus calls us to enter into. In Donald Millers excellent book, all the elements of a good plot are present – adversarial enemies, unlikely heroes, bold actions, wise sages and an ending full of hope. The novel concept behind “A Million Miles” ... The Story of Story
On 9/29 PJ Friedel wrote: To be honest, I'm not quite sure how I feel about this book. I've read his previous book "Blue Like Jazz," so I knew ahead of time that Donald Miller's writing style is completely different than any other writer that I read. (On a side note, "Blue Like Jazz" is a great book!)Even with that knowledge, ... Book Review: "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" and a GIVEAWAY!
On 9/29 Megan Strange wrote: As a part of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers, I had the privilege of receiving an advanced copy of Donald Miller’s newest book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. I have read two of his other books, Blue Like Jazz and To Own a Dragon. I enjoyed A Million Miles in a Thousand ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Andrew Mackay wrote: Don Miller is this guy. He’s a writer, and he writes mostly about real life. You could call it memoir, but that’s not all he writes. His most famous-est book of all was a little one called Blue Like Jazz. It ended up on the New York Times Best Sellers list. It was clever. ... Donald Miller’s A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Hans Schiefelbein wrote: In sports it's called the sophomore slump. A player has a great first (freshman) year and then can't live up to expectations the next. Donald Miller fully admits that after a very successful experience with Blue Like Jazz, a New York Times bestseller for 40 weeks, he went under the radar and did little ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 John Maringmei wrote: Donald Miller's "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" is a touching book about how one can make our lives better by trying to create a more meaningful story out of our otherwise seemingly 'worthless' life.He starts off with the description of his life as a boring existence with nothing to look forward ... Book Review of "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years"
On 9/29 Tom Hogsed wrote: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is Donald Miller's latest book, which boasts the tag line, "What I learned while editing my life." True to form, Miller introduces his readers to real life circumstances and characters that tell the story of his resurrection from apathy and mediocrity to adventure ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 Geoff Matheson wrote: “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” is Donald “Blue like Jazz” Miller’s latest book, and it certainly shares Miller’s free-wheeling, conversational style. Miller recounts the experience of turning his life into a movie: and the weirdness of having to make “Don” a more interesting person ... Donald MIller's A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Chandra Lynn Smith wrote: ". . . if story is just life without the meaningless scenes—I wondered if life could be lived more like a story in the first place." What a surprising, charming book this was. I am not nearly as much a fan of Non-fiction as fiction. So, I am always cautious about reading non-fiction. My first thought ... A Surprising LIttle Book on Life
On 9/29 Aaron Armstrong wrote: Donald Miller frustrates me. He is an incredibly gifted writer. His self-effacing style is charming and engaging; truly, he turns self-deprecation into an art form. It’s rare when you find someone who is not afraid to portray themselves as a bit of a doofus. He understands how to make jokes that are ... A pleasant, if somewhat unfulfilling, way to spend a couple hours
On 9/29 Michael Silliman wrote: I read a lot of books that are ok. I read a few books that are good. Even fewer that are very good. And every few years I find a book that I can’t get out of my head. It stays with you. It forces you to change. Not in a pushy way, but in an incredibly challenging way. A Million Miles In A Thousand ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years By Donald Miller
On 9/29 David Groenenboom wrote: The story starts when a movie producer wants to make a film about Don Miller’s life. This is all very exciting until Don realises how boring it’s all going to look. So Don and the producers wrestle to develop a storyline that will hold interest. As they wrestle with this, we are drawn into what Don ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years – Don Miller
On 9/29 Jeff Borden wrote: It didn’t take me very long to get sucked into Don Miller’s latest “story.” While I’m well aware of the human condition and the journey with Jesus being a messy proposition at times (ok, most of the time), I’m not real keen on the whole idea of “messy spirituality” being the norm. After ... A Bigger and Better Story
On 9/29 Adam Shields wrote: When I started reading “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years” I had never read a book by Donald Miller (or at least I didn’t think I had. When I was looking at Donald Miller’s Wikipedia page I realized I had read his first book “Prayer and the Art of Volkswagen Maintenance“.) Many, many people have ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years and Blue Like Jazz: The story of a story
On 9/29 Jonathan Gilbert wrote: In A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, Donald Miller works alongside two filmmakers to adapt his life to the screen as they write a screenplay of his life. Miller shares his thoughts on life as a story as he comes to the awareness that if his life were shown on the big screen the way it is, that the ... A Million Miles In A Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 cheryl pasquier wrote: When it arrived, I really thought I wasn't going to like this book. It's classified in the "religion/spirituality/general" category and the author, Donald Miller, is described as "the founder of The Mentoring Project (who) serves on President Barack Obama's task force on Fatherhood and Healthy Families". ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years - Donald Miller
On 9/29 Jonathan Coombs wrote: Donald Miller, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I learned while editing my life (250 pages, Nashville, USA: Thomas Nelson), 2009. I have to admit that i was rather sceptical about this book when i first received it. Donald Miller is known as an ‘emergent guy’ and that somewhat put me off immediately. I ... A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
On 9/29 ed cyzewski wrote: Donald Miller offers a thought-provoking and humorous journey into the elements of story-telling and their intersection with everyday life in his latest work A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. Adopting his self-deprecating, everyman style that made Blue Like Jazz a hit, Miller begins by recounting ... Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
On 9/29 Denice Hazlett wrote: When I was a child, during those moments of intense drama, I was certain there were cameras hidden in my home, recording each moment, storing them up for the time when editing would take place and I would be the star of an after-school pre-teen melodrama. It never occurred to me that long periods of ... ::: book review and giveaway: a million miles in a thousand years: what i learned while editing my life :::
On 9/29 Timothy Kurek wrote: Well folks, it’s hear! Today Don Miller’s newest book, A Million Miles In A Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life, is officially on shelves nationwide. First of all if Don reads this, congrats on putting out another great book! Anyone who writes, or aspires to write, understands the difficulty of not only ... Book Review: A Million Miles In A Thousand Years
On 9/29 Tiphanie Uland wrote: I was so excited when I got the email from Thomas Nelson saying that we could be able to read Don Miller’s new book early. I have always enjoyed Don Miller’s writing, he is probably one of my favorite authors. I couldn’t wait to get the book. I can honestly say that I have never read a book in ... Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years