![]() ![]() I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. Well, it’s the arch-metaphor of the book, and it’s kind of difficult to understand it if you skip the author’s note. If you haven’t watched it yet, here’s a trailer to pique your fancy:įirst of all, let’s get one thing straight: this book barely mentions jazz. There’s a sort of a narrative there, since most of these essays chronicle Miller’s personal experiences and the experiences of several of his friends – Mitch, Penny, Laura – all of them students at the liberal arts Reed college in Portland, Oregon, and all of them trying to understand their purpose being here and, consequently, their belief in something larger than human life.Īfter a more than successful Kickstarter campaign, Blue Like Jazz was adapted into a movie by director Steve Taylor in 2012. Semi-autobiographical and hugely popular, Donald Miller’s second book, Blue Like Jazz, is basically a collection of essays on the nature of God and Christianity. In fact, his last book is titled Building a StoryBrand and is pretty different from the books with which he made his name: Blue Like Jazz, Searching for God Knows What, and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. ![]() ![]() Donald Miller is an American religious writer, public speaker, and business owner.Įven though he made his name as an unconventional advocate for faith in our times, Miller is now much more sought-after as a brand maker, being the CEO of StoryBrand, a company which helps businesses clarify their missions and messages. ![]()
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