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 Rob, remember "God is Green?" What happened here? November 17, 2009
not a rockstar
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Rob has justifiably and convincingly touted green living as a Christian responsibility many times in his teachings and writings. Along comes his 'Art book' of which the very publication thereof likely erases all of the green practices of buying local produce, recycling, etc. that Rob has pursued for so many years and convinced so many Christians of as well.
Yes, this book is somewhat 'cool' in a design sense - although it's kind of tired as well. Same thing as previous books with post-binding process page edge tinting, entire pages of one color bled right to the edge, etc. as in previous Rob Bell books.
But where were the 'Green' thoughts when this book was being designed and produced?
The text will take an average reader perhaps 20 minutes to read, perhaps a little longer to contemplate. The photographs really are not that stunning. Many pages are filled with photos of liquid nitrogen frozen objects shattering as they are being dropped onto a hard surface. One episode of Time Warp on the Discovery channel has many more compelling visual images.
This 'book' should have been a video posted on YouTube. It would have had even wider impact.
I am a huge Rob Bell fan. However, this book was a great disappointment in that it is so at cross-purposes with green living. It is in this way entirely hypocritical. The last thing Christians need is another hypocritical behavior for the world to point out.
Rob, please think very hard before publishing another paper-format book. This is not your medium. Please think of what you've made us think about in your consideration of publishing anything ever again.
 SEE THE TOUR FIRST! November 12, 2009
J. Greer
So I bought the book and read it before I went to the tour. The book is meant to help you remember what happened at the tour when you don't want to pop the 2 hour dvd in. I wish Rob would go back and make a book like this for his two other tours. Also this book can be purchased here on Amazon for $23 so I don't know why the constant complaint of $35. Anyway don't read the book until you see the tour. The book is basically the outline for the tour so you lose all the surprise by knowing exactly what will be said next. The book has all the images used in the tour. It's beautiful. A nice big book just waiting to start a conversation with your friends who did or did not go to the tour. If you like Rob Bell, you will understand why the book is amazing.
A thing of beauty November 9, 2009
RDtoo (Detroit)
I was prepared to dislike this book. I knew the author by reputation only. I knew he had started a cool church on the other side of my state where cool, artsy people go to be cool and artsy. I figured this would be one of those trendy books aimed at cool and artsy types. I was wrong on all counts. Bell has alot to say and using some very eclectic sources, paints a picture for us. Yes, the book is about cool artsy things, but it is also about life and suffering and most importantly, it is about Christ. Rob Bell has given us this work of art that was born of our weakness, being born human. Thank you Rob.
 A truly unique coffee table book October 12, 2009
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Art is not bound by tradition, only creativity of the human mind. "Drops Like Stars" is a blend of words and the unique photography style of Rob Bell to bring readers a delight for the senses. Full color photographs sit alongside stories which are meant to help the reader question life, enjoy the smaller things, and more. Bell brings readers and viewers all through the emotional spectrum. A truly unique coffee table book, "Drops Like Stars" is a top pick for any library art collection.
This book makes much more sense if you see Rob on tour... October 10, 2009
Peter Feige (Charlotte, NC United States)
I saw Rob Bell last night on the Drops Like Stars tour in Charlotte, NC. I have been resisting buying this book for a while now, but after seeing him last night, this book makes total sense.
This book is sort of like a program...a companion to the tour. If you have ever been to a concert or event (like Disney on Ice), you know that programs are sold for upwards of $15 and are meant to be a memory or recollection of the event. This is the same for this book wit the only difference is that the book is $30 and you get 100 time more than a flimsy program. The book IS the tour!!!!
Anyway, I enjoyed the topic he did and I have a new appreciation of suffering especially as an over-privilaged American. Thanks Rob!!!
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