Don't let the title fool you, this book has nothing to do (unless it served as inspiration) with the hit song by DC Talk. In fact, it doesn't have much to do with Jesus, freaks, or Jesus Freaks. The book was written in the 1960's and has aged rather poorly (hyppies were the newest form of youth rebellion). The book stresses the themes of compassion and tolerance, lessons which never can be emphasized enough. However, it does so with universal/Unitarian values, which are not what Christianity is about. Jesus was compassionate and was full of tolerance, but Jesus was not a universalist; all ways do not lead to Heaven as testified by Jesus himself, "I am the way, the truth, and the life, and no one can come to the father except through me."

The book is rather short, but is not an easy read. In fact, in most places it is rather boring. However, there are a few good stories and some very interesting poetry. Also, although the book is dated, its age serves a useful purpose in exploring how the Church dealt with all the changes that occured in the United States during the 1960's and early 1970's. Overall, a boring book with little purpose outside of historical research.

This book is full of the true reason of christianity, we all can get a lot out of this collection of short stories. If everyone could read this book the christian church would be a lot closer to God. This book emphasizes high points of faith, and low points of todays church. Great for youth groups and teens. If you only read one book ever read the bible, but if you read two read this one.