Book Review: The Blessing of Adversity by Barry C. Black
THE BLESSING OF ADVERSITY
TYNDALE was kind enough to send me THE BLESSING OF ADVERSITY by Barry C. Black, and I’ve just finished this book written by the Chaplain of the United States Senate.
The author comes from the humblest of beginnings which are outlined in his first book FROM THE HOOD TO THE HILL: A STORY OF OVERCOMING which I have not read. Since his poverty stricken youth he has lead an impressive military career in the U. S. Navy, serving 27 years and ending his tenure as Chief of Navy Chaplains, and a two-star admiral. Black has been awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit Medal, and two Defense Meritorious Service Medals. Follow all that with the reminder that this man has been Chaplain to the U.S. Senate for the past eight years, and you would certainly think that he has accomplished much, very much, in spite of significant challenges and adverse circumstances. The author would correct you however, and submit to you that his remarkable success has perhaps been because of and not in contrast to his life’s troubles.
This is an encouraging book that seeks to show that blessing can and perhaps should be found in life’s adversity. This is an encouraging and thought provoking book filled with first hand experience and scriptural evidence. A slogan popular with preachers says “Either you’ve just come through a great difficulty, you’re going through one now, or your about to.” This book can help you find help and hope in these times of brokenness, as well as guide you to discover just what God may wish you to gain through life’s trials.
As good as this book is, it is not what I would call a “page turner.” It does have a very text-book feel to it, and perhaps necessarily. I do not recommend attempting to read this book straight through in a brief time. I often read a book in a single sitting, but this book is best taken in bits and sections. Take your time and take it in, and this book will do you well.
This book has been provided by the publisher in exchange for this review.
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