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Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World
By N.D. Wilson
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On 1/30 Chase Clemons wrote: It’s exciting, fun, sometimes scary, and even nauseating at times. That’s life as seen through the view of a tilt-a-whirl. And unfortunately, that’s how I felt when I finished reading N.D. Wilson’s Notes from a Tilt-a-Whirl. The book review describes it as “a visual, ... Book Review- Notes from a TiltaWhirl
On 11/12 John Hollandsworth, MD wrote: If you’ve never ridden on one, a tilt-a-whirl is an old carnival ride where you have these wild turns and spins that sometimes make you smile, sometimes take your breath away, and sometimes make you nauseated. On the whole, it’s an enjoyable jaunt, but after a while it seems like you keep going around ... Book Review: Notes From the Tilt-a-Whirl
On 11/2 jo ann ray wrote: Life is a giant, crazy circus, and our home is the tilt-a-whirl that tosses and confuses us. But it is exhilarating and loads of fun. Wilson asks all of life’s big and little questions and takes it all in with the wide-eyed wonder of a curious, energetic child. He takes us with him, through the ... notes from the tilt a whirl
On 10/23 Vershal Hogan wrote: N.D. Wilson has done a good thing with his book, “Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl” — he argues for a creator and then he argues that creation is good, a notion lost to many evangelicals today. At times, Wilson examines the whole of the world from the subatomic level — quarks, leptons and other tiny things that ... Book Review: N.D. Wilson’s “Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl”
On 10/16 Tony Moore wrote: The book “Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl” (by N. D. Wilson) is one of the best I have read recently. This book characterizes God's creation in imaginative ways that may elude those of us stuck in the doldrums of daily life. Wilson's perspective on life, from ants to giant oaks, is refreshing and reminds ... Wonderful book about "everything"
On 10/16 Brandon Vogt wrote: Some people see the world as boring, as nothing more than drab monotony. Others--including writers like C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Annie Dillard, and Frederick Buechner--see whim all around them; the enchantment constantly penetrating our world. These latter types take seriously Jesus' admonition ... Be Enchanted
On 10/14 Marcus Daly wrote: I used to love going to the carnival. I liked all the rides, but especially the ones that spun you, flung you around and of course the roller coasters that when really fast. In N.D. Wilson's book Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl you go on such a ride but never leave the ground. Wilson takes a different ... A whole new look
On 10/11 Amy Coxwell wrote: This review has been a long time coming, mainly because my dog managed to chew through a majority of it. I read Notes from a Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson in one day, but it has taken me much longer to sift through the half-eaten chapters and write a review of this beautiful book. In Notes from a Tilt-A-Whirl, ... Notes from a Tilt-A-Whirl
On 10/4 Paul Huxley wrote: Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl trailer from Gorilla Poet Productions on Vimeo.Just remember that you're standing on a planet that's evolving,And revolving at 900 miles an hour.That's orbiting at 19 miles a second, so it's reckonedA sun that is the source of all our power.The sun, and you and me, and all ... Review - Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl (N.D. Wilson)
On 9/24 Sam Mahlstadt wrote: The title displays N.D. Wilson’s approach to theology and creation. In the book, Wilson often employs a lyrical writing style, which matches his wide-eyed content. He debates the rigid approach to past philosophers with his childlike awe of the world around him. Clearly, Wilson is well-versed in ... Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World By N.D. Wilson
On 9/18 Sherry Shaw wrote: I have a love-hate relationship with this book. I love the challenge Wilson gives to the reader to experience life to its fullest through observing and awareness. Some of the topics he covers in his most creative way:the problem of Evil, Heaven and Hell, does God exist, Creation, and the Sovereignty ... Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 9/15 Joel Klampert wrote: I got this book in the mail from Thomas Nelson and was very excited to read it. I do have to say that I had a hard time doing so though. The book was very well written, very poetic and had amazing visuals, but lacked something. Maybe it was that it had too much. The book is almost a stream of conciseness. ... Notes From The Tilt-a-whirl: Book Review
On 9/15 Sarah Langley wrote: If you are an artist, or have the soul of an artist... if you are disenchanted with church-going and religion, and the usual slogans and anthems bandied about therein... if you are tired of seeing the world as hum-drum and painful... then you should put Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder ... "There will be butterflies" A Review of Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 9/11 Phil Alderman wrote: N.D. Wilson's "Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World" is contagious, if you let it be. In wonder of the creation I take for granted all of the time, Wilson's words stir me to pause and marvel at my Creator, as his book moves through seasons and species with the awe and conviction of a 200 page meditation ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 9/3 Christopher DiVietro wrote: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World Through the good graces of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger program, I have had the privilege of reading N.D. Wilson’s Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken Word. Wilson was an English major while ... Leading the way for the new apologetic
On 9/2 Sandra Dehoogh wrote: “Just to be clear, I live on a near perfect sphere hurtling through pace at around 67,000 miles per hour. Mach 86 to pilots. Once a month or so, my wife will find me lying in the lawn, burrowing white knuckles into the grass, trying not to fly away.” This excerpt from Mr Nelson’s welcome in “Notes ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 9/1 Keiki Hendrix wrote: A refreshing christian perspective on our physical ‘world’ in all its magnificence. Just as some carnival rides are not recommended for those with weak hearts, this book should also carry a disclaimer. The pace is quick, the references wide reaching and very well researched but there may be some who cannot bear the jolts and ... Book Review: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/31 Rachel Coleman wrote: Notes from a Tilt-A-Whirl is like brain candy — or maybe spiritual megavitamins. Beneath the literary banter and quick wit, N.D. Wilson turns big ideas, deep ideas, over and over like a stone in the hands. The book is part meditation, part improvisation, and when you finish reading you feel a bit like ... Brain candy with spiritual mega-vitamins
On 8/28 Gerrard Fess wrote: N.D. Wilson's Latest Work reminds me alot of a Friend. His poetic, narrative, and mixing story all into one message. I couldn't help but think of Renee's book: Stumbling towards Faith. N.D. Wilson's book isn't stumbling though it is a whirlwind of a ride with vivid pictures, conveying images and sometimes ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson - A Review.
On 8/28 Chris Brooks wrote: “What the heck was that?”Have you ever had that reaction to something you read? It’s how I felt many times while reading N.D. Wilson’s Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl.That’s not to say it’s not a good book. It’s well-written, compelling, and downright fascinating in places. But sometimes it ... Review: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/26 Brent Thomas wrote: My parents weren’t real picture takers growing up. There are some, but not volumes and volumes (or boxes and boxes depending on how your family operates). I’m not sure why, but whenever I think of childhood photographs, I always think of one of me and my Dad in the lame cars on the track at ... Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson (A Book Review of Sorts)
On 8/25 Jemima Adams wrote: Title: Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken WorldAuthor: N.D.WilsonPublisher: Thomas Nelson (2009)Pages: 200Genre: Christian philosophyNotes From the Tilt-A-Whirl is an unusual book that explores the nature of the universe from a poetic/artistic standpoint. N.D. Wilson examines ... Review: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/25 Lynne Modranski wrote: Nathan David Wilson unites the theology of God, speaker of Life into creation, with poetic prose and imagery that will be difficult to be rivaled. He paints a picture with words and allows the reader to contemplate how the seasons that God speaks each year in nature are signifcant and picturesque of human life ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N. D. Wilson
On 8/24 Sara Harrison wrote: It took me all summer to finish N.D. Wilson's Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl. It seemed I could never get through more than a few pages without stopping to reflect on it. Hands down, one of the best books I've read in ages. How to describe a books that's been called stream of conciousness? (It's not). ... Book Review: Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl
On 8/24 brian Johnson wrote: In the book, “Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl, the author N.D. Wilson wonders at the creation of the world. He considers some of the questions we ask of the world, What is this world? Why are we here? Etc. In the chapter ‘Tickets Please’ he wonders, in the light of an infinite God, why we would even ... TILT-A-WHIRL
On 8/21 Karen Grizzard wrote: I recently finished reading "Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl" by N.D. Wilson. I found it to be a kaleidoscope of the human senses, emotions, and wonder of the world God created. Wilson presents a unique and challenging view of our pre-programmed belief systems. He expands the vision to include an “outside-of-the-box” ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/20 Kris Dekker wrote: The Tilt-a-Whirl ride at your state fair is a thrilling, insane spinfest of glorious terror. So is the world we live in. And just like kids who discovers the ride for the first time after a corn dog, a candied apple, 2 large cokes, and a funnel cake, our experience on earth is often a mixture of joy, ... "Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl" quite a ride
On 8/18 Wendy Miller wrote: Phenomenal. There’s a word to describe Wilson’s examination of who we are and why we are here in Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl. Every single page of this book captivated me with whirring thought-provoking questions, stirring commentary on nature and poignant expressions of our role on this tilt-a-whirl ... Phenomenal
On 8/17 Timothy Founds wrote: In Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl N.D. Wilson takes the reader on a ride through the seasons and rhythms of nature and life. He explores the experiences we all encounter, from heartache and death to joy and renewal – often making his argument by telling stories about insects, animals, trees, and everything else under the sun ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 8/17 Desiree Bochman wrote: I reviewed “Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl”, for Thomas Nelson’s book review blogger program. I had a hard time finishing this book. The writing style was hard to follow. N.D. Wilson seemed to be a deep thinker who wanted to examine the world God created. He writes about simple and complex topics. ... Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/14 Andrew Mackay wrote: I recently finished reading Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N. D. Wilson. My previous exposure to Mr. Wilson came through one of his children’s books, Leepike Ridge. Leepike Ridge was a good book. Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl was a great book. In fact, Notes… was the smartest book I’ve read in a while. It was like ... What I’m Reading: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/12 Terry Waggoner wrote: From the opening pages of the preface of Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl, N.D. Wilson is disarming. As disarming as the title of the book itself. Humor, self-deprecation, “non-religious” jargon. I instantly want to like this book, its author, and the content within. And like it I did. This poetic ... Wilson Opens Eyes to "God's Spoken World"
On 8/11 Sarah Katie wrote: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl is a dizzying ride through carnival life, and the world around us. N D Wilson is a fantasy writer for children, and that shows in this book! He has a very childlike way of explaining things. He brought me back to the first ways i saw the world and thought about how much God ... Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 8/10 Birgit Phelps wrote: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Ride, August 9, 2009 I don't usually read a lot of books that don't tell a straight-forward story. This is the rare exception. "Notes from a Tilt-A-Whirl" is a book that stretched my idea of God and his creation. God is *bigger* after reading this book. N.D. Wilson plays ... A fantastic ride
On 8/9 Christy McGraw wrote: The reason I picked up this book in the first place was the title. At this point in my life it feels like I am riding a tilt-a-whirl so the title piqued my interest immediately! I was fascinated with this book from the preface. N.D. Wilson clearly states “this book does not go straight.” ... Notes from a Tilt-a-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 8/9 matt solomon wrote: Nathan Wilson holds no punches in Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl—he states his goals up front and does not deviate. He claims in the preface that the work does not flow in a linear fashion, but rather in a series of rotations—like that of a tilt-a-whirl at any carnival. Do not let this structure intimidate—the ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by Nathan David Wilson
On 8/7 Kelly Short wrote: As I read this book, I could not help but feel as if I was reading pages from someone’s journal or an author’s raw thoughts on index cards. There was no apparent organization or intent. Even the resolutions to the dissonance felt contrived and forced. In short, the book felt awkward. The style leaves ... Review
On 8/6 Jonathon Burns wrote: N.D. Wilson’s Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl is a strange book.I can’t really think of any way to describe it. Indeed, it resembles a tilt-a-whirl…when the ride is finished, you’re so dizzy, you aren’t even sure of what you just read, let alone if it made any sense.There were many small bits ... Notes from the Tilt a Whirl
On 8/3 Brent Baxter wrote: “Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl” by N.D. Wilson was, as the title implies, quite a ride. Like it’s namesake, this series of seemingly stream-of-consciousness, poetic, dark and lighthearted essays spin the listener in small circles while arcing around larger themes of life and death, God, etc. Okay, ... The Title Fits!
On 8/2 Reba Baskett wrote: This is a book that I had high hopes for and like most carnival rides they leave you dizzy and wondering why you got on the ride. The style of N.D. Wilson seems a hodge-podgy of one bad big top trip where the clowns jump out at your from random corners. But do not get me wrong there are nuggets of brilliance ... Notes From A Tilt-A-Whirl Review
On 8/1 Blake Durham wrote: Do you ever wonder why in the world you are even here? Why is it that you are here at this time in this place? How does God (if He is even there) view all of this craziness? Is He paying attention? These are questions that we all struggle with at times and wonder about as we slog through this crazy ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 7/31 Jayce O'Neal wrote: However, if you are open for a challenge, than give Tilt-a-Whirl a read. It is a smidge C.S. Lewis, and yet completely unlike him as well. It is a pinch like Blue Life Jazz, but rather than making complex things simpler to understand it makes complex things, a bit more complex. It is a carnival ride ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/30 Stephen Escalera wrote: The subtitle to Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl, “Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World,” (received through Thomas Nelson’s Book Review Blogger program) is a very apt description of this book written by N.D. Wilson. Although the analogy of the common fairground ride is the starting point for describing ... Book Review - Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl
On 7/28 john umland wrote: Notes from the Tilt-a-whirl by N.D. Wilson read like the carnival ride to me. It started off slow and bumpy then picked up speed and I lost myself in it then it bumpily delivered me to the end, longing for the enjoyable middle part. Wilson uses the imagery of the earth circling the sun and the changing ... book report: Notes from the Tilt-a-whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 7/28 Steven Robbins wrote: When my wife and I were still dating back in the day, we stopped off at one of those little carnivals that sets up in mall parking lots. We rode several rides (we were too young to think that a mall parking lot carnival would have less than the strictest safety measures...) and then, right before we ... You might get a little dizzy but it will be fun...
On 7/26 Michelle Van Loon wrote: It's been a while since I've posted a book review. I'm typically a blazing-fast reader, and finished one of the two books I'll be reviewing today in a couple of nights. But N.D. Wilson's Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl forced me to suspend my Evelyn Wood-style speed-reading habits in favor of the kind of ... Twofer book reviews
On 7/26 Joan Nienhuis wrote: Wilson describes his work as, “an … abnormal book.” (pg. 200) In the preface he warns us that his book “does not go straight.” He’s accurate on both counts. He attempts to find unity in cacophony. In doing so he wanders through philosophy, physics, Greek mythology, theology, atheism, ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N. D. Wilson
On 7/25 Jeff Coulter wrote: I recently joined Thomas Nelson Book Reviewer program and my first selection was N.D. Wilson’s, Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl. In Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl, Nate Wilson takes us on a confusing journey exploring the world we live in and the God who spoke it into existence. He explores many snapshots of the world as through his ... Review of Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/24 Laura Navarro wrote: Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World by N. D. Wilson is my latest Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers choice. // I thought it would be a good change in pace after Dred Scott’s Revenge and the biographies I have been reading. It was a great change and a wonderful book. I was ... Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl – review
On 7/23 Lex Wisniewski wrote: I’m not sure where to begin with this one, or how to communicate everything I’d like to without re-typing the entire text here. I laughed – both that genuinely amused kind of laugh and that startled out of my comfort zone awkward laugh. I teared up – both from heartache and gladness. I underlined and bracket-ed ... Book Review: Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/22 Gemma Wilson wrote: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World by N.D. Wilson My rating: 4 of 5 starsNotes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken Word by N.D. Wilson is more like a long, non-rhyming poem than a book. I can see a poet well versed in oral recitation reading ... Book Review--Notes fromthe Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 7/21 Erik DiVietro wrote: From the way he writes in Notes from the Tilt-a-whirl, there is no doubt that N. D. Wilson longs to create a seminal work of postmodern prose – a work that hazes the lines among serious philosophical thought, cosmological apologetics and stream of consciousness poetry. He writes in a frenzied assault on the literary senses ... Book Review – Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl
On 7/21 Jaymie Dieterle wrote: (This is my first review for Thomas Nelson as a Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger.) Wilson likens life to a Carnival and explores philosophical and faith issues in a stream-of-consciousness style. He endeavors to make sense of the world and our questions about it. The chapter called “Unwomb the World,” ... WEDNESDAY: Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl by N. D. Wilson
On 7/20 Ben Birdsong wrote: In Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World, author, N. D. Wilson takes readers on a seemingly random journey of exploring snapshots of the world while making theological observations and discovering timeless truths along the way. This is a book that is unlike almost ... Book Review: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World
On 7/20 Freddie Teague wrote: N.D. Wilson brings perspective to a many different topics in his new book "Notes from a Tilt-a-Whirl." With the many topics brought to the table, Wilson, is able to paint a picture that you are able to see in a museum of thought you may have not seen before. His style of writing, though spread-abroad, ... A Ride
On 7/19 Earl Barnett wrote: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World by N.D. Wilson is an untraditional, yet still fabulous read. The premise of the book is, essentially, Wilson’s meandering through topics such as life and death, the existence of God, the existence of evil, and a weird fascination ... Book Review: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 7/15 Sharon Jahr wrote: I've been on a crazy ride with Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl by N.D. Wilson! It's a delightful look at the world through the author's eyes. He poses questions a mile a minute and bounces around the scenery in a way that makes the title completely appropriate. Some of the questions he raises have often ... A Great Ride
On 7/14 Megan L wrote: N.D. Wilson is a unique writer. This is his first non-fiction book. I hope it’s not his last. This is hard review for me to write. It’s hard to peg this book down. And honestly, its hard to describe. The book is excellent. I loved it. In the pages, N.D. Wilson speaks of God as ... Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/14 Mike Gothard wrote: While following a slight semblance of organized thought, at times Wilson appears to comfortably write with a kind of stream of consciousness flow while at other times he seems to try really hard to morph into a clone of Rob Bell. I found myself simultaneously happy and mad, clear and confused, tracking and lost all ... Book Review – Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/13 Janet Reeves wrote: I did not enjoy reading Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl—at all. I usually try to find something nice to say when I review a book, even if I haven’t particularly cared for it, but this book was offensive to me. N.D. Wilson is obviously highly intelligent and well-educated. He’s a deep thinker with ... Book Review: Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl
On 7/12 Donna Safford wrote: What a wonderful ride! This book explores God as Creator, Artist, and Voice. Through ordinary examples (ants, clouds, skunks, thunderstorms, etc.), N.D. Wilson shows us the Master Artist and how He speaks constantly. It will be harder to take things for granted or to ignore them altogether after reading ... Spinning with the Artist
On 7/9 Richard Jones wrote: When I saw that this book was written by a poet, my heart sank. If I wanted to create the shortest book review ever I would say Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl is a poor example from a Donald Miller (Blue Like Jazz) wannabe.N.D. Wilson writes in a cadence that leaves me with headaches. He may have writers ... Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 7/9 K Andrews wrote: Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl by N.D. Wilson explores our Universe, from snowflakes to weather to ants, with wonder and awe at their creation and their purposes. But he doesn’t stop at the awe and creation of our Earth’s plants and animals, but goes on to seriously explore poetry, physics, gravity, good and evil, sunsets and ... Review: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 7/8 Melinda Lancaster wrote: Ever ride on a tilt-a-whirl? What ran through your mind? This is scary! Why am I screaming? This is fun. Should I ride it again? All of these thoughts were part of my experience while reading Nate Wilson’s book “Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl: Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World.” Comparing ... Bored with what you’re reading? Try this…
On 7/7 Justin Wright wrote: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl is a short collection of essays on Art, Creation, Life and how the changing seasons can affect your perspective on them. They are written in a frenetic, stream-of-consciousness style that lends the book to a quick read, but does not make it very memorable. There are recurring ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 7/4 Dyton Owen wrote: I know I’m not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I did with this book. I wasn’t sure if I would like it or not. However, two sentences into the Preface I knew I would enjoy it. Admittedly, it’s not a book for everyone, especially if you prefer linear thinking over flow-of-consciousness ... Book Review: "Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl" by N. D. Wilson
On 7/4 Terry Gibson wrote: Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl focuses one’s attention on the important questions of creation as the snapshot impressions taken during a year on the vast cosmic tilt-a-whirl are recorded. The amusement park ride is the metaphor for the globe spinning in multiple circles as it races through the universe. ... Book Review: Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 7/2 Jessica McNallie wrote: Nate Wilson takes us on a journey of “wide-eyed wonder” as he attempts to explain the world we live in and the One who created it. This world is a tilt-a-whirl (with its spinning laps) and life is a carnival; ergo, we are all carnies. Wilson's premise: the universe is a work of art--our Creator's ... This World is Beautiful But Badly Broken
On 6/30 John Collier wrote: In Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl, Nate Wilson takes us on a rambling journey exploring the world we live in and the God who created it. Taking his cues from the four seasons, he describes with “wide-eyed wonder” the work of God in creating and sustaining the universe. When I referred to the book ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 6/30 Bob Hostetler wrote: N. D. Wilson, the managing editor of Credenda/Agenda, has created something unique with his aptly named book, Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl (Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken World). The preface sets the stage with this disclaimer:What excuses can I possibly make for this book?Alcohol was not involved. ... Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl
On 6/30 Catherine Dieterly wrote: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N. D. Wilson The theme of Wilson’s book is a simple one: life is one crazy ride, but God is in control and He has created so many magnificent things to make the wild carnie ride even more enjoyable than it already is. How often do we stop what we’re doing and just marvel ... Wide-Eyed Wonder in God’s Spoken World: Notes for the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 6/30 Alicia White wrote: "But why would any Christian claim that God had stopped talking? Did He speak the world into existence? Does matter exist apart from Him? Is it still here? Are you still here? Then He is sill speaking." While reading N.D. Wilson's book, I experienced several emotions at once. Withing minutes of beginning ... Notes from the Tilr-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 6/29 Brandee Holland wrote: I really enjoyed Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson. From the beginning it draws you into it, with very descriptive language and random thoughts suprizingly strung together in a coherent manner. This book begins with the author comparing this world as we know it to a carnival. It goes on to explore ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl
On 6/29 Magdiel Hernandez wrote: In the book Notes from the TILT-A-WHIRL, N.D. Wilson takes the reader on a full on, philosophic, theological ride that is sure to leave you gasping for air within the first 35 pages. Reading the book, I was instantly struck with the image of what it must be like to have a conversation with Dennis Leary;fast ... Notes from the TILT-A-WHIRL By N.D. WIlson (Review)
On 6/29 Suzanne Sniffen wrote: I didn't really know what to expect. I requested this book after reading the first few pages. It seemed odd, different and yet potentially enjoyable. Notes from a Tilt A Whirl by ND Wilson is exactly that. It is Odd. It is Different. It is unlike anything I've ever read before. And yet, it is hugely ... Art in Words
On 6/29 Hattie Norman wrote: What a ride! My head is spinning. I've been on a TILT-A-WHIRL at a carnival. It took me far and wide. I didn't know where I would stop. All of this happened in N.D. Wilson's book, “NOTES from the TILT-A-Whirl.” He inspired me to wake up and enjoy the wonders of the Creator's world. He writes about ... Notes from the TILT-A-WHIRL by N.D. Wilson
On 6/28 Alex Sofet wrote: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D Wilson is a creative and inspiring book. The way he writes is abstract and gets to an interesting topic. He explains they unique way he views the world and explains his wonders about it, and explains how this is all Gods doing. He is able to explain how ... Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D Wilson
On 6/25 Jared Totten wrote: In the span of one paragraph, N.D. Wilson made me break out in goosebumps then made me laugh and cry at the same time. His writing in Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl from Thomas Nelson Publishers evokes emotion like the best fiction, scratches the brain like the best philosophy, and stirs a love for Creator ... Book Review: Notes from the Tilt-A-Whirl by N.D. Wilson
On 6/24 Teresa Konopka wrote: "Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl:Wide-Eyed Wonder in God's Spoken Word" by N.D. Wilson is all over the place...and not necessarily in a bad way. Wilson's style of writing and rhetorical style make it idyll for atheists or just the faint of faith. The book reads like a dialog, almost as if the author is ... "Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl" by N.D. Wilson