This book was great. Most of the other reviewers have captured the essence of the contents of the book and its purpose. It does deal with the "darkness of sin". Don't let that deter you. The picture is dark because it is real-taking the reader to the reality of the horrors of sin, its consequences and the power of God to overcome it. While many of us turn a simple eye to the "sinfulness of sin," moving quickly past it to the forgiveness and grace, Driscoll picks broken peo... (show more)

This book was great. Most of the other reviewers have captured the essence of the contents of the book and its purpose. It does deal with the "darkness of sin". Don't let that deter you. The picture is dark because it is real-taking the reader to the reality of the horrors of sin, its consequences and the power of God to overcome it. While many of us turn a simple eye to the "sinfulness of sin," moving quickly past it to the forgiveness and grace, Driscoll picks broken people to illuminate how real, visceral and damaging sin truly is - which magnifies the grace of God in forgiving us, dying for us and paying the ultimate price to redeem us from the power of sin, death and the Devil.
I hope you pick up this book if you want to grow in your devotion to God or grow in your appreciation of the cross. Not only that, but I believe you will be exposed to how Jesus can work in your own life, and learn how to bear the burdens of those around you that are hurting deep down from being scared by sin. (show less)