This book can be read for spiritual practice, philosophical exploration, or leisure (no offense. this is not to underestimate its value). I have not finished the book yet, but it is truly inspiring based on what I have read.

It engages scriptures from two influential cultural traditions: Christianity and Taoism (aka Daoism). While most of us, myself included, are familiar with only one, the author belongs to the small number of people who are familiar with both. He did an excellent job bringing them into conversations, based on which the universal truth and shared values within the different traditions are unveiled. The author explained that he used Christianity to interpret the Tao, but the other way around is also true. It is a process of mutual illumination, which is not only inspiring for Western readers, but also for Chinese readers who are more familiar with Tao Te Ching.

The book consists of 81 chapters, resembling the Tao Te Ching. The arrangement is based on thematic considerations and is reasonable. besides, it also makes readers' reading less onerous (that's why I said it can be read for leisure). Each chapter includes carefully chosen quotes, well-thought-out interpretations of the Tao, insightful commentaries, and a "next step," including suggestions for further action. This part is brief, of course. It lies more on the readers to carry them out. This structure and its components make it look like a textbook----this is a compliment.

No matter what a reader intends to do, spiritual practice, self-cultivation, or intellectual exploration, they will benefit from this book.

The Tao, The Way is bubbling up now in humanities consciousness! We are remembering. Christ Presence is available in every Now and is simple and abundant and eternally offered to all. Creation is mystery and law. The Way!

I Am The Way, Finding the Truth and the Life Through a Biblical Reimagining of the Tao, is a wonderfilled offering and translation of this living and loving transmission of Truth through the Tao Te Ching, Christian teachings and Jesus Christ. Love is lived into Presence on Earth! This book is filled with Love and Presence.

The artful exploration of major Christian Gospel themes inter-mixed with original poetry by the author and insightful commentaries offers the reader in-depth explorations in the quest for the pure and righteous life. The author takes the reader on a journey through the valleys and mountaintops of his own life exploration of the truths of the Tao as he encounters the depth of the Christian biblical tradition in his personal walk with the words of Jesus. Each chapter lifts a passage from the Tao as it reimages the theme through a thoughtful exploration of a biblical truth. As the reader works through the journey of the author, the exploration of the themes of love, compassion, justice, hope, and truth illumines a pathway to a richer and fuller relationship with the self and the Divine.

The book requires a careful reading and re-reading to discover the depths of truth that the author seeks to reveal as the reader finds "The Way" that the revealed.

Like our brains have the eastern & western hemispheres, combined under the skull to provide the functionality of our bodies, this book “I Am The Way” is a answer to many who have prayed for unity in the world we live in today. By being inspired to write this offering & taking the courageous step to follow through the completion, we are given another tool of compassion that we can use to deepen our understanding of two aspects of the one spirit. What I find so fascinating about this book is the simplicity and compelling straightforwardness in the layout. In the ease of reading, the devotional aspect coupled with the sincerity felt from the author in each chapter, there’s a subtle yet profound power of love that shines from one’s inner person beckoning the call to Be The Change this world is offering Us all to be. Read, I Am The Way, follow & lead.

The author does a very helpful innovative job of bridging the wisdom of Jesus with the ancient wisdom teachings of Eastern religions. My knowledge of the Tao was minimal, but this creative application of Biblical statements to the Eastern traditions increased my appreciation of the universality of Wisdom and a fresh understanding. My primary background is in Western Christian language, so this exposition of different thought processes brought a freshness to my understanding of the Way of Jesus, as well as appreciation of the wisdom of the Tao.

For those of us who have evolved from a very conservative evangelical background to recognizing that other world religions, primarily those of the Eastern tradition have amazingly more similarities to our Western Christianity that we ever thought possible, this book is a gift. Bob Martin has done a masterful job of putting Eastern Wisdom literature beside our Western tradition in a way that laypeople can easily understand to the point of being not only inspirational but transformative. Gayle U. Pollard BA, M.Ed

We hope to study it in our Book Club. The author is a very interesting person.

The author does a remarkable job in making connections between the Tao Te Ching and historical and modern biblical interpretations in the Christian faith. The shared messages between different faith provides a more profound posture in which to connect with the teachings. For those who may be struggling with their own Christian faith and have found that a religious life that falls short of expectation, this book may provide a new path. In each chapter, the writer provided next steps on how to take the teaching and practically apply them, putting faith into action. I found this both inspiring and comforting.

If you’re looking for a thoughtful journey into a biblical understanding, then this is the book for you. The Tao is used to parallel the comforting words of the Bible along with quotes and comments from various sources. An eye opening experience that any serious student of religion will want in their toolbox.

In full disclosure, I am the author's wife. Bob started writing this book as a way for us to talk about our beliefs. I grew up as a Southern Baptist Bible literalist, and Bob's spiritual path was very different. He studied under a Taoist Master from the Shaolin temple in China. Bob is a very spiritual person; he wanted me to understand how he thought, and I, of course, wanted him to be saved. So he started taking the text from his sacred writings and putting it into terms from the Bible, which I could understand. Eventually, he reimagined all 81 chapters of the Tao Te Ching. Through the process, he gained much understanding of my belief system and I, of his. Through the process, we grew more closely together. and now share our spiritual lives as well. As I mentioned, I am a dyed-in-the-wool Bible-loving Christian and I love this book.