Book Review

I recently received a copy of The Quotable Chesterton by Kevin Belmonte from Thomas Nelson Publishers for review.

From the Publisher:

The Quotable G. K. Chesterton is a comprehensive, accessible survey of Chesterton's greatest ideas and writings.

With more than 850 passages showcasing his brilliance and masterful writing style, it covers topics from Academia to Painting, Politics to Architecture, Jane Austen to John Bunyan, Jesus to Fairy Tales.

Fans and first-time readers of Chesterton will discover topics that dominated thought and life throughout the 20th century and have influenced our own time . . . all from the view of a man the New York Times hailed as a "brilliant English essayist" and who George Bernard Shaw called a "colossal genius."

Chesterton created a bulwark in his own day to defend Christian faith and assert a Christian view throughout culture. As readers encounter the breadth of his genius, they will find compelling reasons to emulate his unceasing fight for truth and beauty.

My Thoughts:

If anyone is quotable, it is G.K. Chesterton. This book is a collection of quotes covering almost any subject imaginable.

The book is arranged alphabetically by subject, making it easy to find a quote. Need a quote dealing with injustice? Head to ''I" and you'll get several!

As someone who hasn't read a lot of G.K. Chesterton's books, I found this a very accessible way to get familiar with this author. My husband, who has read several of Chesterton's books, was equally excited about this.

This was a fun book to read through and one that will be referred to often in this quote loving home!

My thanks to Thomas Nelson Publishers for providing this book in exchange for this review.