Wake Up America!: Answering God's Radical Call While Living in the Real World

by Tony Campolo

Challenges practicing Christians to incorporate working on social problems into their religious and professional lives

Genres: Christian Living, Christian

188 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Anthony Campolo was an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, public speaker, and spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton. Campolo was known as one of the most influential leaders in the evangelical left and was a major proponent of progressive thought and reform within the evangelical community. He also became a leader of the Red-Letter Christian movement, which aims to put emphasis on the teachings of Jesus. Campolo was a popular commentator on religious, political, and social issues, and had been a guest on programs such as The Colbert Report, The Charlie Rose Show, Larry King Live, Nightline, Crossfire, Politically Incorrect and The Hour.

Reviews

[Eric Royer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was definitely better than I expected based on the title and year published. It was a good “wake up call” that although our “works” play no part in our justification, they play a central part in our sanctification. I will consider rereading this in the future.

[Lisa Greer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this man. I mean what's not to love about a guy who posed the question:

"Should a Christian drive a BMW?"

And then had all his books taken off the Christian bookstore bookshelves. hehehe.

I have seen him in person in Pennsylvania, and he is the genuine article: a prophet of our time, a sociologist, and a "Red Letter Christian" as he calls himself. He is over 70 now and hasn't slowed down yet. I can't wait to read his next book that I'll be getting any day on the mystic tradition as I've been implementing centered prayer and other stuff in my life for about a year now.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

At first the idea of middle-range projects seem lukewarm, but as I read it and what it looks like, it seems like a very feasible way to approach getting involved.

The one thing that drove me nuts is that he said that if prophets were around, they would say.... Just own up and call yourself a prophet.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

Controversy is good when it makes me consider what do I believe and why.