Title: Desiring God needed an editor
Product review: Piper has a good point about taking joy in God, His goodness, and our salvation. The concept isn't new (see the Westminster Confession) but is well worth remembering. We are supposed to enjoy being christians and to take joy in what God likes.The problem with Desiring God is that it is not well written. There are several problems. First, Piper seems to have transcribed sermons and turned them into chapters. This never reads well. Second, there are many awkward similies/illustrations that distract rather than illuminate. Third, Piper runs out of topic fairly early in each chapter, but the chapters chug onward anyway. Finally, the phrase "Christian Hedonist" appears so frequently that I began to wonder if he had trademarked it and was coming out with a line of clothing.An editor could have helped immeasurably.
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