Yesterday on twitter, a friend pointed out the book, “The Search for God and Guinness” to us. He also sent a link for bloggers to get the book for free in exchange for a review. We went through the process and have been approved. I’m not sure how long it will take to get the book, but once we get it and read it we’ll post the review here. The book is really intriguing, as it combines two of my favorite subjects. Here is a synopsis of the book:

The Search for God and Guinness
A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World
By Stephen Mansfield

Description:

The history of Guinness, one of the world’s most famous brands, reveals the noble heights and crushing descents of a great family and an innovative business.

It began in Ireland in the late 1700’s. The water in Ireland, indeed throughout Europe, was famously undrinkable, and the gin and whiskey that took its place was devastating civil society. It was a disease ridden, starvation plagued, alcoholic age, and Christians like Arthur Guinness—as well as monks and even evangelical churches—brewed beer to offer a healthier alternative to the poisonous waters and liquors of the times. This is where the Guinness tale began. Now, 246 years and 150 countries later, Guinness is a global brand, one of the most consumed beverages in the world. The tale that unfolds during those two and a half centuries has power to thrill audiences today: the generational drama, business adventure, industrial and social reforms, deep-felt faith, and the beer itself.

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