This book is pretty surface level stuff. It doesn't go in depth on single point. Although I don't disagree with most of what Rick wrote, I also think this isn't a good book for anyone but an unbeliever or a new believer. I can't understand how this book became such a phenomenon. It seems most churches are doing the Purpose Driven Life study together and while it's good for a church to do studies together, why have they chosen one without substance and meat. Something to dwell and meditate on? My suggestion for the believer who knows the basics of the Christian life and what it's about -- Don't waste your money. To the unbeliever and new believer -- You may find something in this book to start off your Christian life on the right foot.