How Long to Read Choosing Joy

How Long Does it Take to Read Choosing Joy?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 10 minutes to read Choosing Joy by John A. H. Dempster

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Choosing Joy, a deftly-woven mosaic of memories, tells John Dempster’s story, with particular focus on his life-long quest to find a way of being which is at once joyful, life-affirming and true to his own experience. There are honest descriptions of spiritual trauma and the anxiety and depression which complicate the author’s quest for an inner homecoming. He describes with forgiveness and at times wry humour the effects of the Christian formation he received in childhood; he charts his engagement with evangelicalism, Reformed Theology, the charismatic movement, post-modernism, and most recently faith ‘deconstruction’ and ‘reconstruction’. And he recalls moments of joy, grace and inner wholeness when a Great Love beckons. John Dempster resolves to ‘choose joy’ – to live, regardless of his emotions, in the light of a fundamental love and joy lying at the heart of all things. But will this vision be strong enough to sustain him? This vivid, unforgettable book is for people who have been wounded by their traumatic experiences of church; for those with mental health issues and their families; for those undergoing ‘deconstruction’ of their previous Christian belief; for those struggling to free themselves from the burden of other people’s expectations and find their authentic selves. ‘Choosing Joy is a work of integrity and courage, soul-stirring and faith-enhancing.’ Steve Aisthorpe, Author of The Invisible Church and Rewilding the Church

How long is Choosing Joy?

Choosing Joy by John A. H. Dempster is 424 pages long, and a total of 107,696 words.

This makes it 143% the length of the average book. It also has 132% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Choosing Joy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 48 minutes to read Choosing Joy aloud.

What Reading Level is Choosing Joy?

Choosing Joy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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