I just finished my latest read as a part of the blogger review program with Thomas Nelson. The book was titled "The Search for God and Guinness." I picked this book for a few reasons and really enjoyed this book. The first reason that I chose this book is to figure out if beer and God could coexist in the same sentence and not be opposing each other. This stems from my holiness roots and the way it causes me to look down on certain practices. God is working on me in this area and I'm happy to report that I am more open than in previous years. The second reason I chose this book is that one of my best friends is a huge fan of Guinness. There is not too much in this world that brings him more happiness than being able to down a pint of Guinness. He does so in moderation and not as frequently as he would like, but I became intrigued by this drink that always seemed off-limits to me. The last reason that I chose this title is due to a quick version of the Arthur Guinness story that I read in the book "Exiles" by Michael Frost. I was really impressed by the kingdom mindset that Frost talked about in reference to Guinness that it peaked my interest in learning more.
Now on to the review. I found this book to be a fairly easy read, especially considering that it is a history book. There were a few times that I got lost in the family tree, but I think that points more to the great heritage of Arthur Guinness. I am thoroughly impressed with the legacy that one man left and how it was carried on by his many heirs. I believe this is a testimony of the importance of serving God faithfully in all that you do. I am also impressed by the compassion that Guinness and his heirs showed to their fellow-man. This is something that we need to hear in this day and time.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an entertaining and interesting read at a remarkable family over the last 300 years. I echo one of Guinness' current commercials for totally different reasons when I proclaim, "To Arthur!!"
