Book Review

Michael Chang: Holding Serve
Author: Mike Yorkey
Thomas and Nelson Publishers

I got the book as a Christmas gift from my friend when I was in US last winter. Michael Chang is my favorite tennis player, even though I don’t know much about tennis, so why do I like him? Well, the main reason is his Chinese root; as you know, it is not so easy that a Chinese can be success in western society, but he can make it, and in the other hand is he can really trust God and obey Him in all circumstance; it is not easy for a ‘famous person’, but he can make it.
The book talks about the story of Michael Chang; early years of learning tennis, something interesting during the trip, the relationship with family, and how does he think about God and how he let God rule his life; it’s quite meaningful, many ppl are afraid to talk about their belief in public, but he can do it, cool!
Through the book I learned God uses different ways to draw ppl near and let them know what is His plans for them and also know His ways & times are far beyond our thoughts, sometimes it seems hopeless, but in God, it always be hopeful.
Sometimes I wonder how can a person trust God so much, you know we would get angry while we are facing difficulties or something is not happening our ways, but I’m also touch by the people who trust God always hand keep the simple faith in it. It’s not easy to trust God always, but He is faithful and He won’t forsake us anyway. The book is worthy of reading and I encourage you not just think about the achieves he has, but think about the one who’s behind the scene.