If you want to live in a windowless, cubicle for the rest of your life than Shane Claibourne books are not really for you. This is a book for revolutionaries who want to make a huge difference in this world. In the irresistible revolution Claibourne gives a practical guide of how modern day Christians can live the way Jesus taught.

He tells the story of his life starting from his teenage years growing up in Tennessee. He grew up in Christian culture and when he was in college he started wondering if the Christianity that he was living was really the Christianity Jesus taught. He tells amazing stories of how some friends from college in Philadelphia invited him to go downtown to hang out with homeless people. He says it was there with the homeless that he learned more than any theology class could ever teach him. He started to make friends with the homeless when he realized that Jesus taught that we should actually help the poor instead of talking about it.

He now lives in downtown Philadelphia with some similar Christians who just help the poor and their community. The book is very convicting because he talks about the rich suburb churches who would rather spend money on Beautiful glass buildings instead of helping the poor and marginalized.

One of the most interesting stories he tells is when he randomly called mother Teresa and asked her if he could intern with her on his summer break. She surprisingly said yes and he spent a summer working alongside her in Calcutta India with the poorest of the poor. He returned to America after the summer and couldn't believe the wealth that we have. His stories will make any North American question the way they are spending their resources and he will challenge Christians to live the way that Jesus did.

Shane Clairborne lives his life the way many pure Christians ought to, radically different than you're typical church-going worshipper. In his book, Clairborne outlines true sacrifice and what Christianity should be about.

Unfortunately, religion always comes down to politics and power. And while Clairborne is a refreshing view of a true Christian life, ultimately it doesn't reflect reality.

The book reads like a memoir, based solely on Clairborne's Christian adventures throughout his life including a trip to Iraq. Clairborne isn't preachy at all and lets you make your own judgements.

Overall, I recommend this book if you've got a couple of hours to spare and are looking for a different perspective on life.