A handful of the stories - or parables - in this collection struck me so forcefully that I wanted to grab various people I know and say, "here, read this". There were also one or two that did nothing for me, but that is almost always the case with short story collections. The book is intended for use in performance and reading aloud, as well as for personal enjoyment. I read it to myself and thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended!

Such a short book could be read in an hour, but that would be to miss the point.
These short stories, termed parables by the publisher, are probably best read individually to allow the reader time to digest them and understand the author’s intentions. They are short, bright and lyrical but are immeasurably deep and it is hard not to move from story to story without stopping to reflect on what you have just learned.

Many of these parables could fit into a gospel but many are distinctly modern and speak into the truth of our time, but not in some modern concept of a higher power that you find in yourself. These modern parables are distinctly Christian and reveal God’s timeless truth and wonderful grace.
Truly uplifting.

In Yours Truly: Parables and Stories, Murray Watts takes several of the parables of Jesus and rewrites them in a contemporary setting.

I found it very refreshing to view parables that Christians have heard or read hundreds of times previously in a new light! A very enjoyable and meaningful read!

Many thanks to NetGalley and SPCK for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an unbiased review.

A wonderful collection of parables. These really make you think and I thoroughly recommend this book.
The one I have just finished suggested what might have happened if Peter had been able to retire as a sideline. He leaves Rome but meets Jesus heading towards Rome.. Peter follows Him back to be crucified upside down as he feels so unworthy.
Although the stories take a short time to read you will likely ponder on them much longer to get the full benefits.
I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary review.