Filed under: Squat Reviews
Brent Thomas has written an essay entitled An Interaction With Squat and A Meditation on Fiction on his blog Colossians Three Sixteen. The essay offers some very insightful comments about the power of fiction to communicate a message. He also offers some very thoughtful comments about Squat.
Field gives a brief insight into the many hours of real-life wrestling behind them. Knowing the context in which he ministers, Field has made a point without having to explain his point. Field has succeeded in reminding why, in the right hands, fiction can be so powerful.
Kathleen Popa has posted Part 2 of the discussion on issues of homelessness between Squat author Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux. This discussion began after Kathleen, who posted a favorable review of Squaton her blog, interviewed Kevin, a homeless blogger from Nashville, about his perspective of Squat. Taylor was intrigued by some of Kevin’s criticism of the novel and initiated contact with Kevin which as resulted in this dialogue.
Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 2
Dialogue with Taylor Field and “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux Part 1
Original review of Squatby Kathleen Popa and critique by “The Homeless Guy”
On September 14th, blogger Kathleen Popa posted a favoravle review of Squat saying she found the book “an engaging novel that asks important questions about homelessness.” However, Kathleen wanted to see what a different perspective might be coming from someone who has experienced homeless so she interviewed “The Homeless Guy” Kevin Barbieux about his view of Squat.
Well, Kevin was much more critical of Squat. This has prompted Taylor to seek further dialog with Kevin about the issues he raised in his critique of Squat. This continued dialog is being sponsored by Kathleen at her blog. The first installment appreared today.
“. . . where Rent meets The Passion . . .”
An article about the novel Squat featuring an interview with Taylor Field are featured in the current issue (Nov. 22-28, 2006) of The Villager, a newspaper that serves the “West and East Village, Chelsea, SoHo, NoSo, Little Italry, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side” of New York City’s Manhattan.
Click to read the fantastic article.
It is fast paced and full of both heart-wrenching and uplifting moments which capture a day in the Lower East Side with historical precision and human emotion.
Filed under: Video Podcasts
What is Graffiti?
In this episode, Taylor explains the origins of Graffiti Ministries, the church Taylor has pastored for the last 20 years in the East Village of Manhattan in New York City. See early images of Graffit Church as well as what it looks like today.
Every month, watch a new video podcast via your iPod or other portable media player (or watch right on your own computer screen) of author Taylor Field as he offers insights into his new novel, Squat. Filmed on location in the East Village of New York City’s lower Manhattan, get an insider’s view into the character and characters of Squat from the author of the novel himself.
iPod users can subscribe and watch via iTunes by following this link, or you can watch the new episode on your computer right now by clicking here.
Filed under: Squat Reviews
There is a new review of Squat recently posted at SBC Outpost. Check it out.
Put it on your Christmas list and read it through the holidays; you’ll be glad you did.
Squat is featured this week on the front page of Lifeway.com, linking to the article “NYC Pastor Uses Fiction To Share Truth About Homelessness.”
Recently, the website Challies.com featured a favorable review of Squat.
Fields crafts interesting characters and characters you’ll find that you care about. While the characters are a far cry from ones I’d be likely to bump into in my life circumstances, they are intriguing and interesting. Squat was an enjoyable read and one I’d be happy to recommend to others.
Filed under: Video Podcasts
The Sights and Sounds of Graffiti Church and the Lower East Side
In this episode, enjoy some of the rich artwork of the Lower East Side of New York City’s Manhattan, courtesy of the many talented street artists of the East Village. Also, enjoy the sounds of a Graffiti Church worship service from the East 7th Baptist Church, pastored by Taylor Field.
Every month, watch a new video podcast via your iPod or other portable media player (or watch right on your own computer screen) of author Taylor Field as he offers insights into his new novel, Squat. Filmed on location in the East Village of New York City’s lower Manhattan, get an insider’s view into the character and characters of Squat from the author of the novel himself.
iPod users can subscribe and watch via iTunes by following this link, or you can watch the new episode on your computer right now by clicking here.
Filed under: Video Podcasts
The East Village
In this episode, you get to take a glimpse and get a feel for the East Village today, where 20-year veteran pastor Taylor Field continues to live and minister..
Every month, watch a new video podcast via your iPod or other portable media player (or watch right on your own computer screen) of author Taylor Field as he offers insights into his new novel, Squat. Filmed on location in the East Village of New York City’s lower Manhattan, get an insider’s view into the character and characters of Squat from the author of the novel himself.
iPod users can subscribe and watch via iTunes by following this link, or you can watch the new episode on your computer right now by clicking here.
