Three quick notes on my weekend…

First, I finished Sara Miles' book Take This Bread. Wow. What an AMAZING read. You won't agree with everything in her theology, but what a powerful, thoughtful book. This may be the best spiritual book I've read since Blue Like Jazz. It's not for everyone (she tweaks the "WWJD" phrase to be "WTFWJD," which may be a bit too salty for some), but it reminds me of Anne LaMott's Traveling Mercies — one of those fabulous books no Christian bookstore will carry because they don't like the language. 

Second, I heard great news on longtime friend and fellow literary agent Lee Hough. Lee, who has been battling a brain tumor, got great news from his doctor this week — he's cancer free. Yes!

And third, yes — to answer the questions of those who have been writing, I have a new book out. It's called 40 Ways to Get Close to God, and it's published by Bethany House. Be aware that it's written under my given name — Jerry MacGregor. And no, I don't just do religious books… this was something I had wanted to say for a long time. Thanks for asking. Buy a copy and make my Christmas!  :o)