It's Only a Flat Tire in the Rain: Navigating Life's Bumpy Roads with Faith and Grace

by Max Davis

Book Overview

A former pastor presents a guide to surviving life's daily surprises and unpleasant challenges with vigor, laughter, and well-grounded wisdom, in a volume that incorporates traditional values, real-life anecdotes, hard-won insights, and faith.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039914692X
• ISBN13: 9780399146923
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 165 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

It's Only a Flat Tire in the Rain

This is a very inspiring book for dealing with life's issues. I read his other book "Desperate Dependence" and enjoyed it so much that I am reading it again, which prompted me to order his other published books. I will probably read this one again. I will definitely keep this book in my library.

GreatBook Great Price

I bought this book to get free shipping (because it was4.99)I lucked out what a great book !! I could not put it down.I hope max davis writes more books....

Faith and Grace are the key words

Ok so this isn't rocket science but the book is a valuable tool in an age when little things can wreak havoc in our lives. For some reason there is a bounty of small gems that I have found myself reading, and this is one. Just over 160 pages in length the lessons are common sense but well written. Nine chapters, from 1 When Life Happens 2.Beyond Understanding 3.Honest to God 4. Two Quarters of Grace 5. Nourishing the Soul 6. From Disappointment to Reappointment 7. All I. Need is a Miracle 8 Seven Power Tools for Changing Those Flat Tires In the Rain 9 Moving On.The 7 Power Tools are #1 Though it may be messy, sometimes you have to step out into the rain and take control #2 We all need help now and then, maybe someone just to hold an umbrella or call the police #3 Stay calm, don't panic; things are rarely as bad as they seem #4 Dont forget to clean up #5 Stop under a sheltering tree or overhang #6 Enjoy the journey and #7 It's ok if your spare tire doesn't fit. This last one doesn't have to do with my car (laughing) but the idea that some of us have that we are supposed to be perfect. I especially appreciate the authors HONEST admission on page 109 about miracles and his statement "The plain truth is this: Miracles don't always happen. But sometimes they do." Trust me believing in miracles is hard for me since I have a hard enough time trusting that God will provide me with the wisdom and direction I need. But the author is equally wise in sharing how miracles and blessing happen and how they happen rather often. Guess this is why I like the book. It is a combination of hope and common sense. It simply is a small book that is helping me a lot.

Overcome Your Challenges

If you or anyone you know are going through some challenging times, Max Davis' book is for you. Through simple, yet powerful, stories and metaphors, Max shows you how to navigate all of life's bumpy roads. Buy it for yourself or give it to someone you love. I did. You'll be glad when you do.

You'll like this book!

I happened upon this book and have ordered 4 more to give to family members. Max Davis writes in a simply beautiful conversational style. I will reread it often. The last chapter is especially moving and I love the quote from Helen Keller (one of my favorites).