Living Grace-filled in a SLATHY World

by Wendy Willard

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • My Writing
    • Creative Inspiration
      • + DIY
      • + In My Kitchen
      • + Just for Women
      • + Making Me Laugh
      • + Moral Support
      • + Quick Thoughts
      • + On My Nightstand
      • + Through My Earbuds
      • + Via Technology
    • Faith & Culture
      • + Endless Grace
      • + Craving Justice
      • + Not of This World
      • + Resilience & Healing
      • + Service Opps
      • + Trust
      • + Why are we here?
    • Family Life
      • + Adoption Care
      • + Foster Care
      • + Growing Up
      • + Parenting
      • + Tips for U.S. Families Abroad
  • My Coaching
  • Print Shop
  • Clothing Shop
  • About Me
    • What is SLATHY?
    • Get in Touch
You are here: Home / Creative Inspiration / + On My Nightstand / What I’m reading this summer (and why you should too): Part 3

What I’m reading this summer (and why you should too): Part 3

August 15, 2014 By Wendy Willard · Leave a Comment ·

This week, I’ve been posting book reviews of my favorite reads from the summer. Monday I told you about Running the Rift: A Novel. Wednesday I shared a book that challenged me greatly: The Insanity of Obedience, and today we’re rounding out the week with some thrilling adventure from Ted Dekker:

Outlaw

Summary:

The story of how I, Julian Carter, and my precious two-year old son, Stephen, left Atlanta Georgia and found ourselves on a white sailboat, tossed about like a cork on a raging sea off of Australia’s northern tip in 1963, is harrowing.

But it pales in comparison to what happened deep in the jungle where I was taken as a slave by a savage tribe unknown to the world. Some places dwell in darkness so deep that even God seems to stay away.

There, my mind was torn in two by the gods of the earth. There, one life ended so another could begin.

Some will say I was a fool for making the choices I made. But they would have done the same. They, too, would have embraced death if they knew what I knew, and saw through my eyes.

My name is Julian and this is my story. But more, it is the story of my son who was born to change the world.

From deep in the impenetrable jungles where New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker was born and raised, comes OUTLAW, an epic adventure of two worlds that perhaps only he could write. Full of harrowing twists, sweeping violence, and wild love, Outlaw takes us beyond the skin of this world to another unseen.

Why I picked it up:

Duh. Because it’s written by Ted Dekker.

My thoughts:

I love Ted Dekker’s books. Well, I love *most* of his books. I usually tell people who’ve never heard of him that he has a split personality when it comes to writing: half fantasy/adventure books and half crime/thriller novels. Each story is essentially an epic good vs. evil event. I tend to prefer his fantasy/adventure stuff and count his Circle series (and all related novels) as some of my all-time favorites.

My review of Ted Dekker's Outlaw

Outlaw is a return to the adventure stuff I love from Dekker. It takes place in Indonesia, which Dekker knows a lot about from his parents missionary work there. True to Dekker style, the characters is this book reoccur in several related novels he has recently published, including Water Walkers, Eyes Wide Open, and Hacker (my favorite of those three). You can read them in any order, although I suggest Outlaw first because it sets the stage for the rest. I can’t wait to see how he ties these together with Showdown (one of his earlier novels that plays into the Circle series as well). Confused yet? 😉 No really, it ends up making a ton of sense once you read enough of these books because hey are all connected somehow. And for a reader who loves to be surprised, Dekker rarely disappoints.

Why you should read it:

Who doesn’t love a classic good-vs-evil tale? Dekker’s books are wildly entertaining, but also cause me to consider how his ideas relate to the good-vs-evil story being written in my own life.

Related Posts

  • Loving EnoughLoving Enough
  • Redeeming LoveRedeeming Love
  • Living in the world without falling in love with itLiving in the world without falling in love with it
  • Fear #1 (from Adopted for Daily Life)Fear #1 (from Adopted for Daily Life)
  • Broccoli Salad MemoriesBroccoli Salad Memories
  • The Beauty in Shared MissionThe Beauty in Shared Mission

Filed Under: + On My Nightstand ·

Encourage and discuss here Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Featured Posts

This goodness—the idea that God is incapable of anything that is not inherently good—should be a life vest wrapped around my every word, thought, and deed. Yet, the idea, “this isn’t right” feels like an undercurrent always capable of pulling me into the depths of despair. 

Considering the Goodness of God When Life Doesn’t Feel Good

12 Daily Strategies to Focus on Truth

I Am Bookmark

Talking Back to the Anxiety Bully

An Anxiety Bomb of Lies and a Sacrifice of Praise

The Battle Cry of Tharseo

The Battle Cry of Tharseo (from Gospel-Centered Discipleship)

What is your drift-detection system?

Noticing drift-detection systems in the car and my life

Life’s big questions: Who am I? Why am I here?

Really, God? Can't I get a break?

Filling My Cup in an Unexpected (Unwanted?) Way

Facebook

Copyright © 2022 Wendy Willard · Get in Touch