by Scott Douglas (Author), Kevin Wagner (Narrator), SD Editions (Publisher)

An audiobook review  by Jackie Houchin

What a fun book on the topic of suffering!

Scott Douglas takes readers through the Bible book of Job step by step, chapter by chapter. He has new insights about when the book was written, who Job was, who his pack of friends were, what/who Leviathan was, and the high point of Job’s life even before God restored him at the end.

Douglas injects each chapter with his wry, subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle humor. But he makes you think, not just chuckle. This is not a boring book at all, and in fact, it made me want to go to the Bible and read Job again.

He in no way tries to answer the universal question of “why good people suffer” in fact, he asks another equally ponderous question. But at the end, you are surprised to feel satisfied. Hint: here’s where the ostrich illustration comes in. (And no, it’s not about sticking your head in the ground!)

Also, Douglas says the most important person in your church is the person who is suffering the most. Read that again! (I had to stop and think about that!)  And he says the most important question is, what will you do?

After the conclusion of the book, there are 5-6 questions on each chapter to refresh your memory. My advice is to read/copy these questions first and use them while you read the book.

A solid FOUR STARS.