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The Unlikely Disciple

Kevin Roose
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The Unlikely Disciple

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

Book Brief

Kevin Roose

The Unlikely Disciple

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Liberty University • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In his memoir, The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University, Kevin Roose, an Ivy League student from a secular, liberal background, goes "undercover" at the conservative evangelical Liberty University to explore its culture. Roose attends various classes, participates in social events, and interacts with students, gaining insights into the evangelical community while confronting ideological differences. The book contains descriptions of homophobic attitudes and discussions around controversial religious beliefs.

Informative

Contemplative

Humorous

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,798 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Kevin Roose's The Unlikely Disciple receives praise for its engaging narrative and balanced perspective on evangelical culture. Readers appreciate Roose's honest and insightful observations. However, some critique it for occasional naivety and a lack of deeper analysis. Overall, the book is seen as an accessible and thought-provoking read on religious life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unlikely Disciple?

Readers who relish works blending memoir, cultural exploration, and humor will enjoy Kevin Roose's The Unlikely Disciple. Fans of A.J. Jacobs's The Year of Living Biblically or Sarah Vowell's Assassination Vacation will appreciate the insightful, often amusing, reflections on an outsider's immersion in an evangelical college.

4.2

12,798 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

324

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Liberty University • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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