“The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Brief introduction (No more than page ) This includes both what the book is and who the author is. Show that you know why this particular author might be considered a significant voice in his or her field of writing.
Brief summary (No more than 1 page) This is the most dangerous part of a reflection paper on a specific book. Your professor has read the book, and does not want you to go into chapter-by-chapter detail. However, he or she does want to know that you can boil the book down into a simple set of points and demonstrate an understanding of the material.

Points of Agreement (1 page) This should include several of the authors arguments and points with which you particularly believe to be strong. Generally, a paragraph in this section will contain a quotation or two followed by biblical or philosophical reasons why you believe the point to be strong. You may also illustrate your agreement with personal experience. 

Points of Disagreement (1 page) This section is the opposite of the previous section. Be careful not to simply say that you dislike something without reason. Be careful assuming that everyone knows why a point is bad. Use reason and scripture to defend your disagreement with a quote or system of argument. You may also illustrate your disagreement with personal experience. 

Brief Conclusion (1/2 page) This one or two paragraph section should tie the reflection together, and allow you a final thought about the book. Perhaps this would be a good section to say whether or not you would recommend this particular book to someone, or under what circumstances you believe the book could be used well, or how you will apply this book to your faith journey.