Review: Fill These Hearts: God, Sex, and the Universal Longing

Fill These Hearts: God, Sex, and the Universal Longing by Christopher West

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is one of my favorite Christopher West/Theology of the Body (TOB) texts. In Fill These Hearts the complex theological doctrine of the TOB is simplified and rendered readily accessible. The theme of the book is how the ideas of the Theology of the Body pervade our popular culture, including lyrics in popular pop songs. West begins each chapter by quoting from such pop groups as U2 and Steve Winwood (among many others) and then discusses in a very informal way central points in the TOB doctrine that can be found in movies, songs and art - namely, in all facets of contemporary culture.

The informal way that the TOB is presented leads me to believe that this book grew out of a series of presentations. The book also contains some of West's personal experiences (humbly presented as lessons from real life). These are some of the book's best assets.

For the reader familiar with basic TOB doctrines, West's book shows how down-to-earth and realistic a role this theology is meant to play in a devout Catholic's life.

Fill These Hearts should be read by anyone interested in how Saint John Paul II's Theory of the Body is an attainable theological way of life. For those unfamiliar with the TOB, I would recommend reading some of West's more academic books on the subject before reading this one, but Fill These Hearts is a must-have addition to any serious Catholic's bookshelf.



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Author Showcase: Jan Romes

For my Author Showcase blog feature I am not interviewing the authors. I am showcasing people who have so generously taken the time to promote my own promo tweets on Twitter. In some cases, I have read some of showcase author's books, but in many instances I have only retweeted their links. (Unfortunately, due to the glacial speed at which I read, I cannot possibly read everything I want to.)

This month I showcase the inimitable Jan Romes, an author whom I have read and enjoyed. Her writing consists of creative story plots  with  entertaining and sympathetic characters. So, it's my pleasure to introduce an author who "writes contemporary romance with sharp, witty characters who give as good as they get!"

Jan Romes

Keeping Kylee

Jan Romes

From Jan's Amazon Author's Page

Jan Romes is a hopeless romantic who grew up in northwest Ohio with eight zany siblings. Married to her high school sweetheart for more years than seems possible, she is also a proud mom, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She likes to read all genres, writes witty contemporary romance, is a part-time fitness trainer, and enjoys growing pumpkins and sunflowers.

JAN'S LATEST RELEASE!

KEEPING KYLEE: Texas Boys Falling Fast, Volume 2

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Millionaire Quinn Randel is a world-class philanthropist and world-class ass. He has a perfect life and doesn't want to muck it up with marriage and kids. And then he meets luscious Kylee Steele; barmaid, single mother and college student. Kylee makes him nervous with just a look and her kisses take him completely out of his comfort zone. Can he stop being a jerk to find love? Will the secret he carries close to his heart keep them apart? Kylee Steele let her guard down once for love and received a broken heart, but also a beautiful daughter. Things are finally starting to go right. She's a hard worker with her eye on the prize - a PhD in psychology. Smooth-talking Quinn Randel comes at her with intense bedroom eyes and an attitude that he can have her despite her efforts to shut him down. His relentless pursuit puts her heart, head and body at odds. She wants him but he's a risk she can't afford. She wants him but guys like him are not in it for the long haul. She wants him...

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Jan is offering to give away an e-copy of her novel Married to Maggie: Texas Boys Falling Fast, Volume 1. 

Please leave a comment for a chance to win an e-copy of Married to Maggie.

Good luck!

Look for these other Jan Romes titles:

• STELLA IN STILLETOS
• STAY CLOSE, NOVAC!
• KISS ME
• And numerous other witty romances

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http://jantheromancewriter.blogspot.com

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I hope readers enjoy Jan's romances as much as I have!

~JT~