"Christians shaped during the 70s and 80s are more often than not shaped by John R.W. Stott. I know I was," writes Scot McKnight. He advises preachers to read Stott's biography, "Basic Christian: The Inside Story of John Stott," because "they need nectar from one who has preached weekly for years. I would also urge seminarians today to purchase and read this book, and I say this because this book will give them a handle for why 50 and 60somethings think the way they do."