The Unlikely Disciple
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
324
Book • Nonfiction
Liberty University • 2000s
2009
Adult
15-18 years
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
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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.
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.
12,798 ratings
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324
Book • Nonfiction
Liberty University • 2000s
2009
Adult
15-18 years
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