Just A Little Bit More: The Culture of Excess and the Fate of the Common Good

by T. Carlos Anderson

Is America a Christian Nation? According to author T. Carlos Andersen, the true religion of the land is the confluence of commerce, materialism, and consumerism. Andersen, defining religion as "ultimate concern," claims our true devotion is found in material pursuits. It's been a good religion; it has fed, clothed, sheltered, and employed millions of Americans. It can go too far, however. When these pursuits become excessive, the religion breaks bad and the common good suffers.

414 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 10, 2014

About the author

T. Carlos Anderson is an author, activist, pastor, and speaker who lives and works in Austin, Texas. He directs social ministry efforts for Austin City Lutherans, a non-profit organization that supports a food pantry, an early childhood development center for low-income families, and homelessness ministry services.

"There is a Balm in Wichita Falls" is his third book, and follows the nonfiction narrative path of his second book, "There is a Balm in Huntsville." His first book, "Just a Little Bit More: The Culture of Excess and the Fate of the Common Good," was published in 2014.

Reviews

[Ron Willoughby · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book starts strong and has great promise. Anderson is obviously well-read. But the book loses it's way. In places it feels like a string of Op-ed pieces. At other times, it's a catch-all for what is wrong with the US, but no real solution for how to respond or repair. He ends with something akin to have faith and it will all come right in the end.

The first 100 to 130 pages are definitely worthwhile.