I'm asking you nicely

Would they read it?

I’M ASKING YOU NICELY
By Greg Watts
Highland Books. 191 pages
ISBN 1 897913 75 3

Es Kaitell was a nightclub doorman in some of the roughest clubs in Britain, when he was miraculously converted after the invitation from a friend to attend church.

Much of this biography deals with incidents in Es’s life prior to his conversion, and the author’s attention to detail can at times be rather tedious. When reading of his conversion, I found it hard not to question if he genuinely wanted to trust Christ, or whether he had been emotionally manipulated into a decision. Much of the story following Es’s conversion suggests God’s sanctifying work in him, though there would still be concerns regarding certain aspects of his life, for instance the fact he has married three times.

Clearly this book has been written to reach the kind of clientele that Es has had to deal with in his working life. However, I would question how likely they are to read the book, and also whether they would understand the essence of the gospel from reading it. The book could easily confuse the reader with its emphasis on issues such as healing and demons. While one rejoices with the story of a sinner saved by grace, personally, I would look to other biographies to pass on to a non-Christian friend.

Ben Carswell,
UCCF Staff Worker & member of Duke Street Church, Richmond

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