Review of Jungle Warfare

Jungle Warfare: A Basic Field Manual for Christians in Sales

by: Christopher A. Cunningham

SUMMARY: Christopher Cunningham finds his granddads jungle warfare field manual in a trunk of old mementos. As he reads through the manuals pages Mr. Cunningham begins to see both the complexities and the simplicity of battle in the jungle, at least according the U.S. Army. However as he reads through the pages he begins to see the similarities that this manual within his own life, his life on the road as a salesman. So this book is really a realization of the journey he made through the manual as well as a new understanding of what it means to be a Godly salesman. Through a 22 day devotional journey you too can understand God's purpose and use for you as you live your life for Him, either as a salesman or simply of a follower of the most high God.

REVIEW: I got this book because it looked like an interesting take on the daily devotional books that seems to over take my bookshelves. I am always looking for a way to keep me excited (and awake) for some sort of devotional time during the day. This book intrigued me because it took on several new thoughts to me, namely: 1) Jungle Warfare Manual. As the grandson of a World War II veteran who also served in the Pacific Conflict, I thought it might in some way give a glimpse of what my grandfather went through (it didn't). 2) Sales. While I am a pastor now, for many years I spent selling stuff at retail chain stores. I saw both the good and the bad of sales and knew that there could be some interesting thoughts about sales.

Overall, it wasn't a bad devotional book, but it also didn't keep my attention. At the end of the day, it really doesn't take the reader very far, and leaves you with a surface-level: 'God wants you to be the best salesman you can be.' Whatever that means. While the ideas were intriguing, the packaging pretty, it left me as most devotional books do, feeling like I never really got to the core longing of my soul, which is to be in the presence of my savior.

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