Free Book...

Yes, it’s the title of the book. No, it’s not free. But Brian Tome’s desire is to communicate freedom in Christ for every believer. While Tome says early in the book “we don’t need another book on the cross,” this one is more about Jesus and the combined effect the cross can have for every believer.

Strongholds and distractions are apart of everyone’s life. What do we do about it, and how do we confront the issues that seem to remain vaguely discussed at best? Tome did a great job of taking the “Christian-ese” of answers to life, it’s challenges and disappointments, and showing them for their true value, which was minimal at best.

Tome has a confrontational edge to his writing, though it’s not in an unapproachable manner. He takes the over-spiritualized and breaks it down… painfully to the reality and the options of freedom.


I loved the edginess of his personality and the way he was in this book. His personal stories made it more relateable and easier to understand his perspectives on how to live a life a freedom that can only be found in Jesus. I appreciated the scriptural basis and how He uses this as his framework, rather than his own thoughts.
All in all, Free Book, though not free, is a definite read. Tome’s thoughts aren’t “new”, but the reminder is necessary for many of us.

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