Book Review: Plan B by Pete Wilson
I started writing this book review for the 4th time before I realized the irony. Plan B is a book about starting over or at least starting fresh. In one of the last chapters Pete Wilson reveals what he believes is his greatest fear for you, the reader. That you will “settle for a mediocre, unexamined life.”
Pete challenges the reader not to get discouraged, not to get distracted, and most importantly, not to get defeated when things don’t go as we planned. He even suggests that’s why Plan B even exists. As he points out, we are the only species that looks for purpose in pain.
Pete creatively and entertainingly looks at people in the Bible that failed at Plan A. For reasons of their own making, circumstances beyond their control, or a combination of both, many characters in God’s Word benefited from Plan B and so can you. Life doesn’t end at the cross road.
Whether your Plan B involves your career, your marriage, or your entire life, Pete’s book will carefully guide you through the hurt to the helping hand of God. As someone just starting his third career, I can attest to its benefits. I am sure you will find it helpful as well.
This book also has a study guide included which would be great for a book club, Bible study class, or young adult group, but I think is even better for a journaling exercise. I can think of no better way to walk through the lesson’s Pete presents in the book than to personalize the insight by writing out your answers to the study guide.
Plan B – what to do when God doesn’t show up the way you thought he would?
