The Unlikely Disciple

The Unlikely Disciple was a very interesting story for me. Kevin’s desire for a new change of pace was potentially lifechanging, which is what made this such a good book. I loved the fact that he had the courage to transfer to a college where he not only knew no one, but also had to sacrifice his own religious beliefs, friendships, and family. After our class discussion, it was very easy to see the connections between this book and the Turner/Eliade Models. Kevin’s whole life at Liberty was based on these models. Axis mundi, sacred space, rituals, limin, anti-structure and metaphorical death were all elements of Kevin’s life at Liberty. I believe Kevin’s journey made him understand himself and those around him much better.