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Have you ever read a really good book, even a life-changing book, and then find yourself trying to remember what it said five years after you’ve read it? I’m like that. All of the time in fact.

I also see books on Amazon wish lists, Facebook profiles, and in book stores that look interesting, but I don’t quite have time to read them. While I could scope out some reviews or peek at a sample of them online, I rarely can tell if the whole book is worth reading. Many books start out with a bang and then fizzle amidst the meandering around one solid, but oft-repeated idea. Each chapter becomes a marathon where the author proves he can very well milk another chapter out of his central premise.

For both of these situations and in many other cases, Heather A. and Chris Goodman’s latest study resource, Solomon Summaries, is worth a look. Think of Christian cliff notes, summarizing important Christian books (such as Mere Christianity, The Divine Conspiracy, and Jesus for President) and offering some practical ways they can be used in Christian communities. They have some nice endorsements as of now, as well as book reviews on their site.

As to my dilemma with forgetting books, I read through the summary of Mere Christianity and found it a helpful refresher of the book’s main points, helping me recall the important bits that slipped my mind. As I read through the summary, I found myself learning a lot of information in a relatively brief amount of time, which is a real bonus.

And speaking of which, the summary I read for The 10 Commandments of Marriage was excellent. I don’t think I’d ever pick up that book, but the summary was excellent, as Goodman broke down the information into pieces that were easy to read and very informative. Only the author can tell how well she summarized the book, but as a reader of the summary I felt like I had a good grasp of the main points.

I see Solomon Summaries being worthwhile for Sunday School classes, students who need a solid study tool, and anyone who loves books and wants to keep on top of a wide array of books out there without necessarily reading them all. If you’re wondering whether or not Solomon’s Summaries will work for you, there’s a great offer below. Just be sure to mention you heard about Solomon Summaries from www.inamirrordimly.com.

Special Offers with this blog tour…

The summaries are being offered for free until 12/1/08. They’ll start charging 12/1/08. As a reader of my blog you are eligible to receive a year’s subscription for $100 (regular price: $120, ~15% discount), and you will be entered into a drawing for a stack of books with your subscription. Be sure to visit Solomon Summaries for more information.

For more information about Heather A Goodman, you can visit her web site: Heather’s Website.

And Another Special Offer…

Everyone who visits the Solomon Summaries website from the tour will receive a free sample summary. Additionally,  be sure to reference www.inamirrordimly.com when signing up.

You can find out who else is blogging on Solomon Summaries by checking out this list of all participating bloggers and the master list of bloggers on the tour.