Books and Reviews

SOLA Network exists to influence the emerging generation of Asian Americans with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We review and recommend books, with a focus on Asian American authors and issues. For more, check out our YouTube Author Interviews.


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Theological Book Recommendations

  1. Defending Shame: Its Formative Power in Paul’s Letters by Te-Li Lau (Review)
    • Te-Li Lau discusses the formative power of shame in Paul’s letters.
  2. Reading the Psalms Theologically by David M. Howard Jr.; Andrew Schmutzer (Review)
    • Understand the Psalter in a deeper, more meaningful way with this group of essays from contributors from around the world.
  3. Doing Asian American Theology: A Contextual Framework for Faith and Practice by Daniel D. Lee (Review, Interview)
    • Be challenged and encouraged by Daniel D. Lee’s framework for Asian American theology.

Devotional Book Recommendations

  1. When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace by Ruth Chou Simons (Review, Interview)
    • Remember that the gift of grace does not come from doing good deeds but in spite of our works.
  2. Shame: Being Known and Loved by Esther Liu (Review, Interview 1, Interview 2)
    • This 31-day devotional will help you overcome shame and feel completely accepted by our Father.
  3. Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art, and Culture by Makato Fujimura (Review)
    • Learn how to see Jesus through faith, art, and culture.

Book Recommendations for Pastors and Preachers

  1. Finding Our Voice: A Vision for Asian North American Preaching by Matthew D. Kim, Daniel L. Wong (Review, Interview)
    • Discover important contexts and principles when preaching to Asian North American Christians.
  2. Faith in the Wilderness: Words of Exhortation from the Chinese Church by Hannah Nation and Simon Liu (Review, Interview)
    • Explore important theological truths from Chinese Christians who live faithfully despite persecution.
  3. Spurgeon the Pastor: Recovering a Biblical and Theological Vision for Ministry by Geoffrey Chang (Review)
    • Learn about the life of Charles Spurgeon, with a special focus on his role as a pastor of a local church.

Curated Books List

This list is not meant to be comprehensive or exhaustive, but a curated collection of books with a focus on Asian American authors and issues. Listed in approximate order of the date the book was published.

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2017

2016

2012

2011

2009

For a possible book review, interview, or feature, contact Aaron Lee (aaron.lee@sola.network)