Title: The Making of Us
Author: Sheridan Voysey
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Publication Date: 19 March, 2019
Website: themakingofus.com
Sheridan Voysey’s delightful new book, The Making of Us, jumped straight into my “unputdownable” category after I read the
first few pages. This well written book tells the story of many journeys and is
a fascinating read.
There
is the physical journey which Sheridan takes to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne,
where his friend, DJ, joins him. The two then make a hundred mile pilgrimage on
foot (mostly!) to Durham on the northeast coast of England, where the famous
Lindisfarne Gospels are on display for a short while. Sheridan’s descriptions are such that I felt as if
I was travelling with him—experiencing the highs and the lows along with landscapes,
seascapes and skyscapes. I marvelled at God’s Creation with him and met the
many colourful characters Sheridan tucked into the pages.
The
physical and spiritual journeys of Cuthbert, the 7th century monk who was one
of the first evangelists in northern England, and other saints of yore, are
interwoven with Sheridan and DJ’s journey. Interesting snippets of historical detail signpost
the way and add to the richness of the narrative.
But
the most important journeys are the spiritual journeys of Sheridan and DJ which
seamlessly unfold through the walk. They seek answers to questions which we all
ask at times such as: Who are we? What makes us who we are? What happens and
who are we when our lives do not play out as we hoped or planned? Sheridan
shares his experiences and epiphanies with us in a way which makes them
relatable to our everyday lives.
At
the end of the book there is an invitation to take a spiritual journey of our own. This
is in the form of a Bible-based refection guide for each chapter, which will
help us to learn more about God’s love and our identity in Him. I look forward
to accepting the invitation and taking up the challenge of working through this
section as I read the book again slowly so that I can savour every page.
I
read this book hoping to enjoy Sheridan's writing and to learn more about
drawing closer to God.
It exceeded my expectations and I give it a five star rating.
I
received a free copy of this title, but it is my own fair and honest review.
