You have a strange idea of an "excellent read." I went into the book eagerly and happily, thirsty. It was cold and detached, obligating, so totally lacking in any real warmth of Christ's love, at least to me, that it was ... well, I'm glad I read it because in a round-about way, it opened my eyes with regard to my Christianity, my function as a Christian, in a big way.
There are red flags all over Warren. Open your eyes to them, please.
I have known Rick Warren personally for years. My opinion is based on first hand knowledge of him and his family.
That’s all I have to say.