The Long Surrender

Lovely and engaging read. I felt so close to this journey to discover the authentic self, which can be difficult in the face of either dogma or cultural expectations. Mr. McDonald persevered. I so enjoyed reading his personal story, shared with a gentle thoughtfulness and deep caring.

—AB, verified review on Amazon

In <em>The Long Surrender</em>, McDonald’s stories were heartfelt and honest, but not without humor. There were several times when I literally laughed out loud while reading. Some of the struggles he had with fundamentalism were also what I had struggled with in college and later as an adult. And it’s just so nice to have someone put these feelings into words and lay them out in the form of a man’s journey.

—Lcruz, verified review on Amazon

I really appreciate the candor in this book. It brings many deep thoughts to mind and also validates many of my own beliefs. The path from a fundamentalist background to a full realization of his own beliefs is a good read. You will enjoy this story.

—Robert Keating, verified review on Amazon

<em>The Long Surrender</em> is a wonderful read on the life and experiences of Brian McDonald. Brian has shown courage in questioning the institutions of faith. He eloquently shares his path in the ministry that revealed to him the influences of man and social agendas.

—Hotbookworm on Amazon

Brian’s struggles were very relatable to me, though I can only guess at how hard it must have been to walk away from the ministry. But it made me remember my own questions and think about where they led me.&nbsp;I read it much faster than usual for me, and I’m still thinking about it weeks later!

—Random Reviewer, verified review on Amazon

I appreciated the patient storytelling and the chance to see how the author’s perspective on faith changed over the years. As someone unfamiliar with Christian fundamentalism, it was fascinating to me to see it from the perspective of someone living it every day. What a good read!

—M. Cozzola, verified review on Amazon