“Coffee with Jesus” by Richard W. Block has been widely praised by the US Review of Books for its poetic feel as it ruminates over a myriad of topics

Richard W. Block has gotten positive input from the US Review of Books for his work Coffee with Jesus.

Mihir Shah from US Review of Books commends Coffee with Jesus and states that “Uniquely structured, this book’s narrative is seemingly a candid discourse, representing what a conversation over coffee would look like between the author and Jesus. Block dives into many elements of his life, spanning his childhood, youth, and the present, while simultaneously touching on several themes and experiences. Simple yet authentic, his voice shines through the work and provides insight into his life and times. He isn’t afraid to tackle serious issues or unleash his humor, both qualities that readers will find endearing and relatable.”

“Block’s narrative has a poetic feel as it ruminates over a myriad of topics, with each section a talking point to help Jesus envision the snapshot of his recollections.”, Shah added.

The image of Jesus on the façade of this book has little to do with Jesus Himself, yet it is about the world the author’s dad made for the readers to investigate and appreciate, making recollections and learning encounters.

The book has accounts that fall across a wide range, addressing absolutely everything from the author’s feeling of dread toward suffocating and tangled experiences with police officers over speeding passes to playing the Indian woodwind and being a visitor on the Kentucky Speedway. Over some coffee with the Lord, Block epitomizes the encounters and learnings of his life to show that God’s gifts have not been underestimated.