Giving Away “Religion Saves” by Mark Driscoll

by Stephen Altrogge on August 14, 2009

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This month we’re giving away the book “Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions” by Mark Driscoll. I know you want to get your grubby fingers on this book so here’s how to win a copy:

  • Leave a comment on this post. That’s it!
  • To double your chances of winning, ReTweet this post on Twitter using the ReTweet button at the bottom of the post.
  • I’ll select a winner on Monday.

Here’s the skinny on the book:

After 343,203 online votes on the Mars Hill Church website, nine questions for Pastor Mark Driscoll emerged as the ones most urgently calling for answers.

Because the purpose of this book is to address commonly asked questions, all readers will find relevant, engaging material, written in Driscoll’s distinctively edgy, yet theologically sound style.

Inspired by 1 Corinthians, in which Paul answers a series of questions posed by the people in the Corinthian church, Pastor Mark Driscoll set out to determine the most controversial questions among visitors to the Mars Hill Church website. In the end, 893 questions were asked and 343,203 votes were cast. The top nine questions are now each answered in a chapter of Religion Saves.

After an introductory chapter devoted to the misconception that religion is what saves us, Driscoll tackles nine issues: birth control, humor, predestination, grace, sexual sin, faith and works, dating, the emerging church, and the regulative principle.

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{ 124 comments… read them below or add one }

Ricky Moorhouse August 14, 2009 at 9:31 am

Enjoy reading your blog – find your articles helpful and challenging

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James Steinbach August 14, 2009 at 9:31 am

Thanks much – feel free to pick the first commenter :)

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Ben Finch August 14, 2009 at 9:32 am

Loved the series! Would be great to have the book!

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Georges August 14, 2009 at 9:32 am

Driscoll’s books are always an interesting read. The sermon series was good.

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Deek Dubberly August 14, 2009 at 9:34 am

Ooh, a book!

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Jon Kopp August 14, 2009 at 9:34 am

shore would be nice. i like free books. thanks for the oppurtunity.

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jason d. August 14, 2009 at 9:34 am

love your blog,… hope i win (are my chances better since i didn’t just leave a comment but left a compliment?) :D

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Shannon Brown August 14, 2009 at 9:39 am

Just found your site. This book looks really great ;O) Thanks for posting it!

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Michael Melenka August 14, 2009 at 9:39 am

Go ahead and give me the book…i believe i was predestined to win it! Love the blog!

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adam herod August 14, 2009 at 9:41 am

I’m in. RT’ing now. Thanks!

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Gabe Boisvert August 14, 2009 at 9:44 am

I am predestined as well. God Bless!

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Aaron Mayfield August 14, 2009 at 9:45 am

Thanks for the giveaway!

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Paul Martin August 14, 2009 at 9:47 am

Do you ship internationally? ;-)

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Mike August 14, 2009 at 9:49 am

Well, if re-tweeting doubles your chances of winning (which I have done! I’m @zanity), surely it also halves them if each person who reads your tweet then enters too…

either way, its a great blog, some really helpful stuff, and I really enjoyed Mark’s message series – sure the book is great.

Now… do I win for being from the UK? (Or does that mean I won’t win, because the postage costs more than the book…?) :)

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Mark August 14, 2009 at 9:52 am

Wow. A free book. Free is good. I like free.

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Leahh August 14, 2009 at 9:54 am

Sweet. I like giveaways, and I’ve been eyeing this book lately.

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Matt Newboult August 14, 2009 at 9:55 am

Always keen to get good giveaways.

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Dad Rowles August 14, 2009 at 9:55 am

Sweet, Free Books are good.

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Jean Alexandre August 14, 2009 at 9:57 am

I’ll admit I’ve never visited your blog. I am interested in the book however, heard great things about it. I’ll check out some of your blog now.

Thanks,

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Joanna August 14, 2009 at 9:57 am

I’d love to win this. RTing it

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Michael August 14, 2009 at 9:59 am

This book sounds interesting, thanks.

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Alan Gielczyk August 14, 2009 at 10:03 am

Would love to have this book!

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GraceDependent August 14, 2009 at 10:06 am

Sounds like an interesting book! I look forward to reading it…um…if I am chosen that is.

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Ric Deyarmond August 14, 2009 at 10:15 am

Interesting choice of books. Always have wondered about Driscoll. If I won, I guess I would have to find out.

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David Ketter August 14, 2009 at 10:15 am

Hope all these comments don’t trouble your humility. ;)

Walk by faith, not by site, brother!

-RebelReform

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John August 14, 2009 at 10:16 am

I’m in!

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Hannah August 14, 2009 at 10:18 am

Just curious–have you actually read any of this book yet?

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Brian August 14, 2009 at 10:20 am

Awesome!

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Richard August 14, 2009 at 10:21 am

This is my comment to win a free book. Please.

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Karen Davis August 14, 2009 at 10:23 am

Great book. Thanks for offering it. Would love to win it so that I can offer it in our silent auction to aid the orphans and widows of Cambodia. (Do I get extra points for that?)

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Charmaine Huey August 14, 2009 at 10:26 am

As one who struggles with man’s religion and what Jesus said, a lot of times conflicting, I am on a journey to find a church that is God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, and not man’s agenda. I know man is imperfect thus the church is imperfect but Jesus himself spoke against the Pharisees who were “religious” . Would love to read the book.

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Matt LaCava August 14, 2009 at 10:27 am

I’d love to read this book. Enjoy reading your posts! Grace and peace to you.

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Chris August 14, 2009 at 10:29 am

Thank you for your ministry, Pastor Mark!

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Kathy Mueller August 14, 2009 at 10:29 am

I’ve gotten the chance to read one of the chapters out of this book already and it was outstanding! Would love to win a copy to read the rest.

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Kelton August 14, 2009 at 10:31 am

Thanks for the generosity!

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Jeremy August 14, 2009 at 10:35 am

Hey, I want a free book. Thanks!

I’m going to play golf…and maybe practice a few foul shots for our little competition…

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Jason Watson August 14, 2009 at 10:37 am

Hope to win!

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Bryce August 14, 2009 at 10:40 am

Hey! I want a free book! Thanks for doing this!

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Amanda p. August 14, 2009 at 10:44 am

Right on.

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Scott B. August 14, 2009 at 10:45 am

I’d like that book! Thanks.

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Ron Reffett August 14, 2009 at 10:47 am

Hey Stephen, I would love to win this one! Love Driscoll…and The Blazing Center! THanks for all of the encouragement that you and your Dad provide each day, really appreciate you guys a ton!
Blessings
Ron

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trevor marsteller August 14, 2009 at 11:14 am

woot! should be a good book, it was a good sermon series.

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Terrence Shay August 14, 2009 at 11:16 am

Can’t wait to read this book!

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Andrew Shansky August 14, 2009 at 11:17 am
chiefofsinners August 14, 2009 at 11:17 am

Great giveaway…thanks!

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Jared August 14, 2009 at 11:22 am

Give me a copy or else…

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cheng August 14, 2009 at 11:25 am

thanks! i live overseas tho… :)

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Caleb August 14, 2009 at 11:33 am

Please enter me.

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Chris August 14, 2009 at 11:43 am

Fun! Thank you!

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Norm Brocl August 14, 2009 at 11:44 am

sign me up…thanks

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Norm Brock August 14, 2009 at 11:45 am

sign me, with a corrected last name. sorry

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Drew August 14, 2009 at 11:53 am

Nice! I loved the sermon series… would love to get my hand on the book!

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Allen Williams August 14, 2009 at 12:04 pm

Nice prize. I’ll take it.

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RCarter August 14, 2009 at 12:13 pm

I would use this book to share my faith and become more equipped as a college minister. Pick me! Pick me! :)

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Derek August 14, 2009 at 12:15 pm

I didn’t realize this was based on a sermon series. I’ll check it out.

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Tammie Gitt August 14, 2009 at 12:15 pm

I don’t have anything clever to say, but pick me anyway?

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Jeff August 14, 2009 at 12:16 pm

Gimmee.

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James August 14, 2009 at 12:18 pm

Thank you for the opportunity!

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Dan August 14, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Hey, thanks for the chance. Really enjoy this site. Good luck all.

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Courtney August 14, 2009 at 12:20 pm

Some surprising (to me) topics made the list! Sounds like a good read.

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Andrew Burkhart August 14, 2009 at 12:27 pm

Hey thanks for the opportunity! I would love to have a chance for the book. :)

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brandon post August 14, 2009 at 12:32 pm

thank you!

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Terrell Spears August 14, 2009 at 12:32 pm

I love books…especially when they’re free. Bless you for the opportunity.

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josh otte August 14, 2009 at 12:35 pm

Thanks for the opportunity. I appreciate your blog…and your giveaways!

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C Jackson August 14, 2009 at 12:36 pm

Thanks for the chance!

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Ray Pevley August 14, 2009 at 12:43 pm

I want that book. Sign me up for the contest

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Nathan August 14, 2009 at 12:53 pm

Ugg Me want book! Me Booky Monster

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Wendy August 14, 2009 at 12:54 pm

Looks great! Sign me up!!

btw- Mark – Thanks for the fun and laughs at WG09!!

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Aaron August 14, 2009 at 1:26 pm

free = good

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Paul August 14, 2009 at 1:32 pm

“Religion Saves” for free? Sounds good to me.

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victoria blackmon August 14, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Oh, I’d so love to read this book!

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chadwick August 14, 2009 at 1:36 pm

sign me up! Thanks!

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JCH August 14, 2009 at 1:46 pm

Go Orangemen!

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J.C. Ryle August 14, 2009 at 1:51 pm

Throw my name in the hat.

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Zach Probst August 14, 2009 at 2:00 pm

Let a fellow Pennsylvania guy win that book.

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PHEBEE MARR August 14, 2009 at 2:03 pm

These grubby little fingers can’t wait to get them on the book…please.

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Remley August 14, 2009 at 2:05 pm

Here’s my grubby fingers’ worth.

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JC August 14, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Here’s my entry for the Driscoll book. (RT will be on tweeter.)

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Matty Wolfgang August 14, 2009 at 2:33 pm

I’m in too!

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Jeff Albright August 14, 2009 at 2:45 pm

I want it so much!
I RT’d twice! On threshold350 and jeffandgod!

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Keith Collier August 14, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Sign me up!

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Abigail August 14, 2009 at 3:31 pm

Sounds like a book I’d be interested in reading.

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Jakob August 14, 2009 at 3:39 pm

loved the sermon series- the book sounds great as well!

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Emily August 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm

Looks promising.

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Chris Coppenbarger August 14, 2009 at 4:56 pm

I remember hearing the sermon series through the podcasts. Interested in reading the book as well.

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Andrew Hall August 14, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Thanks for your ministry!

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Katherine August 14, 2009 at 5:36 pm

Looks like a great book!

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dave August 14, 2009 at 6:23 pm

i love free books

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andrew August 14, 2009 at 7:13 pm

I love books… but free books are the best!

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Laura August 14, 2009 at 9:26 pm

I’d love a chance to win the book!

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Brian Stubbs August 14, 2009 at 9:33 pm

I’m in!!

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sd smith August 14, 2009 at 11:12 pm

Here. Me want bookie.

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tony August 15, 2009 at 1:14 am

I like the look of topics addressed in the book.

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Cameron Morgan August 15, 2009 at 3:06 am

This looks like an interesting read!

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Chris Kidd August 15, 2009 at 8:20 am

Thanks Stephen, would love to win this – Driscoll is always worth reading.

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Bill August 15, 2009 at 8:43 am

Thanks for your blog Stephen. I appreciate your love for the church and for the lost.

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Ben Mordecai August 15, 2009 at 8:47 am

I would like to win! Thank you!

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Thomas McGraw August 15, 2009 at 11:12 am

Please enter me

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Rebekah August 15, 2009 at 11:48 am

Count me in. :) I really appreciate this blog and have it in my feed reader… I often share posts with friends and church family.

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Jerry Bolton August 15, 2009 at 12:00 pm

<3

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Lindsey August 15, 2009 at 12:20 pm

Thanks! I have yet to read a book by Mark Driscoll; this looks interesting. I love give-aways. =)

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Christina August 15, 2009 at 12:35 pm

Looks like an awesome book. I too love give-aways.

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Lydia August 15, 2009 at 2:09 pm

I’ve got to read one of Mark’s books someday. I listen to his sermons and hear great things about his written work.

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Ben August 15, 2009 at 3:02 pm

Comment.

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Bill B August 15, 2009 at 3:07 pm

Looks interesting!

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Tim Pickard August 15, 2009 at 6:27 pm

Just looking for a free book.

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Devorah August 15, 2009 at 6:39 pm

Comment! =) This book sounds awesome.

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Keri August 15, 2009 at 7:06 pm

Ooh, a free book. I’d like that :)

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Hilary August 15, 2009 at 8:04 pm

Hey Guys, I would love to win this book for my husband…thank you for the opportunity.

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Brandon Smith August 16, 2009 at 12:13 am

I want it!

http://www.twitter.com/brandonsmith85 will be my RT

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Jenna August 16, 2009 at 12:44 am

coool!

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Steve August 16, 2009 at 8:06 am

Have not read anything by Driscoll and would love to.

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Elaine August 16, 2009 at 4:00 pm

Love books! Always looking for great ones.

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Kay August 16, 2009 at 7:15 pm

Always encouraged and challenged by Mark Driscoll’s preaching… would like to be encouraged and challenge by his book, as well!

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Ben August 16, 2009 at 7:59 pm

May I win please.

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Jacquie Olsen August 16, 2009 at 8:40 pm

Mark Driscoll’s affect on the Christian life is amazing. I am encouraged by his ministry and would love to read this book! Thanks for the opportunity.

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Stephanie Townsend August 16, 2009 at 10:10 pm

Awesome!

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Chelsea Whitted August 16, 2009 at 10:53 pm

I really want this book!

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Tom August 16, 2009 at 11:50 pm

Seems like a good read.

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Bryan August 17, 2009 at 1:36 am

thanks for your site!

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Rose Holman August 17, 2009 at 9:17 am

Sounds like an neat book.

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emily August 17, 2009 at 10:35 am

ohhh!!! pick me!! *excited grin* :)

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Javier Hernandez August 22, 2009 at 2:51 am

me me me!

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Joel Frank February 8, 2011 at 1:01 pm

I'd love to read this book.

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