I think that this is a book everyone - EVERYone - should read. It's hard for me to rate it, however, because while I think the concept and topic are critical reading for everyone, the writing itself is not terrific. It's a book written by a "not a writer" writer, so it suffers from the limitations of its author. But its message is important and the concept behind it is more than noteworthy. I admire and applaud Tim Kurek for leading us along the pathway the I honestly believe Jesus wants us to travel - that of love and acceptance. It's the same concept as the classic "Black Like Me" written back during the Civil Rights Movement era - a man goes underground to understand the culture of a group that is marginalized, oppressed, and hated. And through his journey he discovers the flaws in himself and becomes an advocate. Tim's desire to live for a year in this experiment is courageous. His willingness to share his journey is heartfelt and admirable. I wish he'd been better able to express himself, but the words on the page are his and that's enough, I think. It's not horrible reading, it's just a little overly simplistic, but maybe it needs to be because the group he's trying to reach suffers from its own simplistic thinking. I only wish there was a way to get this book into the hands of the people who need most to read it, but I don't think there's much chance of any of them ever picking it up. Still - I can do my part by recommending it, and that's what I'll be doing with my friends. First, I'm a liberal. VERY liberal. So my dislike of this book is in no way a reflection of my not appreciating its message. However, there were any number of things in this book that made it feel like propaganda rather than a genuine biography. I know nothing about the author, so every word could be true. It just didn't feel true to me. I would be very surprised if this actually happened, at least in the way it was expressed by the author.
What do You think about Kereszt A Szekrényben (2013)?
This book is not the best-written, but I know SO many people who could benefit from this message.
—bobnivy
Simply an amazing book. Takes you on a journey that WILL change how you look a the world.
—kat
