My first "blogger' book review, One of the Few by Jason Ladd

Having seen my name on another book blogging site, Mr. Ladd reached out to me, looking for an early review. Because I did not have an e-reader and was not interested in reading an entire book on a phone screen, he was kind enough to send me this very nice hard cover copy, including his signature on the title page. I must confess, I have not read the entire book. In fact, I have read a few pages short of half of the book.

Mr. Ladd is a Marine and for his service to our country I am grateful. In this autobiographical book, he shares the real life experiences of a young man making life decisions and navigating a career in the military, and then relates those experiences to a biblical truth regarding his relationship with Christ, making this a very practical book. Unfortunately for me, the book just didn't flow. The constant "herky-jerkiness" of the back and forth of real life to spiritual application and back again throughout the book made it difficult for me to stay with it. Additionally, the author's regular use of military terms and acronyms made for a challenging read to a non-military person like me.

Even though some of the practical applications drawn from the events of his life were, in my opinion, a bit of a stretch, his description of them was both interesting and enlightening. I feel that this book was written to a specific audience, of which I am not a member. I would strongly recommend this book to any with a military background. The accounts and unique spiritual discoveries would be a tremendous encouragement, especially if the reader is on their own spiritual journey toward/with Christ. Their understanding of the environment and acronyms will serve as a help to identify with the author and connect with his challenges. At this time of year, and any other time, this would be a great resource to give a soldier in your life. It will certainly offer clarity in a world of confusion for those seeking honest answers to life's tough questions.