Churched by Matthew Paul Turner- A Review
I have been a reader if Matthew Turner’s blog for a while now, but I had never read any of his books so I was excited about the chance to read Churched.
The book is a collection of stories and experiences Turner had growing up in a fundamental Baptist church. He recounts stories ranging from hilariously strange Sunday school lessons to praying that Jesus would delay his second coming so that he would have time to get married and experience the joy of sex. The book is full of funny stories that had me laughing out loud at several points.
The book seems to be arranged loosely in chronological order beginning with the story of the first Sunday the author’s family went to the Baptist church and ending with Turner’s graduation from high school. The stories found in between will make you laugh and sometimes cringe. Okay, you’ll probably cringe a lot. Throughout, Turner writes with wit and humor that keeps things interesting. Churched was a very easy and accessible read. In fact, I read most of the book in a single afternoon because the stories kept me engaged and laughing.
If you grew up in a fundamentalist church you will likely find many things in Churched that you recognize. The stories may remind you of your own upbringing. Anyone who has spent anytime around Christianity will have plenty to laugh about while reading this book. I recommend it if you want a fun, quick read.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.
