Revolution of Character: Discovering Christ's Pattern for Spiritual Transformation

Dallas Willard and Don Simpson have greatly improved my understanding of my spiritual development by clearly describing the aspects of a person's being: mind (thoughts and feelings), heart, will, body, and soul. With this understanding, I am much better equiped to answer the call to righteousness that revolutionizes my character. Curt Jernigan

This is another important work containing Dallas Willard's thoughts, interpreted by Simpson, that makes more accessible the main themes of his larger book Renovation of the Heart. While reading 'Renovation' may be best for some, those who prefer a shorter work that captures the essence of Willard's ideas might do better to start with Revolution of Character. Both works provide a clear understanding of the process of spiritual transformation and give practical advice on how to open our lives to the transforming work of the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Highly Recommended.

If you are struggling to live a coherent life that lines up your beliefs and behavoir this is a book you will find helpful.

I have used this book with 40 other people, and we are finding that we are becoming different people. It is profound material presented in a user-friendly style.

I disagree strongly with the below review. I love Dallas Willard and his writing, but often I find myself struggling through the dense (although beautiful) ideas and thoughts he has to offer. If you have read Renovation of the Heart, you'll notice that Revolution still uses Dallas' words. And this is Dallas' message! It would be unethical to NOT include his name on the cover. Even if the partnership was just Dallas' ideas and Don's words, both names still deserve to be on the cover. (But, as I said before, this book is still Dallas' words.) It's just distilled in a way that everyone can understand. Don Simpson, a master at understanding and communicating both beautifully and powerfully, has given us a Dallas Willard that we can learn from and enjoy even more. I am indebted to this rendering, and to the author who created it. This is a book that every Christian can and should read.