Another release from Windblown Media; “Bo’s Cafe” (John Lynch, Bill Thrall & Bruce McNicol) kind of crept up on me & bit me on the backside! Don’t get me wrong, I went into it with my eyes wide open; I had read a brief synopsis of the book & thought to myself, “I need to read this”. It was only while reading some of the later chapters with tears rolling down my cheeks that I became aware of how much I needed to read it.
The story follows Steven Kerner, a young, high powered business executive who seemingly has it all; or at least that’s how it appears on the outside. Despite his best efforts at home, things are far from good. Enter Andy Monroe, an old friend of Steven’s dad. Through Andy, Steven is introduced to a colourful group of characters that meet regularly at Bo’s. As he gets to know Andy & the others, Steven discovers the freedom of living authentically; no more masks, no more having to perform.
For me, Bo’s provides a beautiful picture of the Church – God’s people (or at least, how we should be); a safe community, where broken people can journey together and are transformed by the power of God’s grace & unconditional love.
The book was easy to read. I found myself wanting to read on – keen to discover what happens next and encouraged to by the short chapter lengths. I liked the characters I was introduced to and found myself yearning for what was on offer at Bo’s (no, not the food).
I would say that though Steven is a man and his situation & circumstances aren’t uncommon among men, his deepest issue, however – the thing that drives all of his behaviour, is common to both sexes. I would therefore recommend this book to both men and women alike.
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Thanks my friend. This is so encouraging to read. I pray hundreds of others have this same experience. John Lynch
Hi John! I have to say what a wonderful experience Bo’s Cafe is! I thoroughly enjoyed every page and have recommended it to people I know are on a similar journey. Thank you so much for taking the time out to pen these pages! What an amazing blessing this book has been to both myself and my husband! We are currently on the journey to find who God really is; it is probably one of the most painful times of our life, but we wouldn’t change a thing!
Hi to anyone reading this! Bo’s Cafe is a great read – keeps us focussed on the goal of being completely free to express ourselves together as a family! Absolutely recommend this book, loved meeting the characters and experiencing the journey with them!
If you are looking for some reality – this is a definate must! God is transforming His church from glory to glory – it’s an awesome journey!!!!
Thank you so much Heidi! That is great encouragment! John for Bill and Bruce-the authors of “Bo’s Cafe”