Greg Laurie and Ellen Vaughn's Jesus Revolution (2018) is a history of the so-called "Jesus Movement," which swept across the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. That movement, which Laurie and Vaughn say breathed new life into Christianity, changed the country significantly. The authors explore those changes and work to learn more about the movement and the people involved. Finally, the authors connect the Jesus Movement from the 60s and 70s to a new, potential rival in the modern day.
Jesus Revolution received very positive reviews from audiences and critics alike when it was published. The Chicago Reader called the novel "inspiring" and "joyful." Other reviewers pointed to the novel's positivity and interesting stories as two of the book's best parts.
A film based on Laurie and Vaughn's book, also called Jesus Revolution, was released on the streaming site Netflix in February 2023. Though the film garnered slightly better-than-average reviews from critics, audiences thoroughly enjoyed the novel. On movie review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 99% of audience members gave the film a positive review, which reflects the film and book's positive message.
