The Prodigal is the story of a hugely popular pastor of a mega church who falls into temptation. Jack Chisholm loses everything and quickly. One day he's at the top of his game, and over the course of a few days, becomes an outcast.
The book covers Chisholm's journey in finding out who God really is, what He means to him---and how willing he is to turn away from everything he's thought was important. And as a true Prodigal, he returns to his childhood home and into the life of his seriously ill father. I loved how ordinary he seems, and how he accepts how messed up he is---but how forgiving both his earthly and Heavenly Father will be toward him.
This is a sweet story. Encouraging and very true to life. I'd enjoy reading more about Jack Chisholm, and believe Garrett can write one on his own now, and keep the flavor of Fr Manning.
(i received this book free to review from booksneeze/thomas nelson)
