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Summary: Solid
Review: This book is easy to review, quite simple actually, and it can be done in one sentence: This solid book will not allow you to reject the fact that God loves you unconditionally. There is a lot more to say about this work, but really it is all summed up in the last sentence. Manning consistently writes eloquently for the masses who are hurting, broken, and need love. He is honest with his own journey and leaves no detail spared of his own personal trials and tribulations. He gives hope to those who might not have any hope, and joy to those who might think they have to be perfect for God to love them. I appreciated the honesty from the author, and the risk he takes in sharing his soul with the reader. Not many authors are willing to do this where it will make a difference, Manning obviously will. This book is a must read for anyone wondering if anyone cares about what happens in their life, read the book, find out why God loves you. Seems pretty simple to me.
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Summary: Solid
Review: This book is easy to review, quite simple actually, and it can be done in one sentence: This solid book will not allow you to reject the fact that God loves you unconditionally. There is a lot more to say about this work, but really it is all summed up in the last sentence. Manning consistently writes eloquently for the masses who are hurting, broken, and need love. He is honest with his own journey and leaves no detail spared of his own personal trials and tribulations. He gives hope to those who might not have any hope, and joy to those who might think they have to be perfect for God to love them. I appreciated the honesty from the author, and the risk he takes in sharing his soul with the reader. Not many authors are willing to do this where it will make a difference, Manning obviously will. This book is a must read for anyone wondering if anyone cares about what happens in their life, read the book, find out why God loves you. Seems pretty simple to me.
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Summary: A beautiful book, that tells of God's great love!
Review: This is a very touching book. It tells of God's love for His people. It shows us that God's love never fails.
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Summary: Direction for closeness with God that I've searched for.
Review: This is the finest, heart baring, book that I ever ever read; and I have read many hundreds. This is a volume which goes straight to the source and doesn't promote any psycho-babble or fancy sounding theologies. It is YOU...and your CREATOR/SAVIOR. Thank you Brennan
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This is the first book of Manning's that I have read, and I am stocking up on many more! This amazing book illuminated so many hazy thoughts and feelings that I have never been able to put words to and helped me deal with a lot of issues. The sense of relief and comfort I have recently found in God is largely due to this book. I highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling with any kind of identity issue, or anyone who just wants to get closer to his/her true Father.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: This is the first book of Manning's that I have read, and I am stocking up on many more! This amazing book illuminated so many hazy thoughts and feelings that I have never been able to put words to and helped me deal with a lot of issues. The sense of relief and comfort I have recently found in God is largely due to this book. I highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling with any kind of identity issue, or anyone who just wants to get closer to his/her true Father.
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Summary: Dangerous...
Review: This is the only Manning book I've read, though I only completed 2/3 of it (in retrospect, that was probably good). Manning has written several books on God, love and grace, intending to encourage the down-and-outers of the world. Surely there are many, and if we're honest with ourselves, we've probably been there (or are there) ourselves. Superficially, that seems fine. However, this book is dangerous for the same reason that an increasing number of books are becoming dangerous within the swelling umbrella of Christianity: simply mentioning God and/or Jesus. I'm not calling into question Mr. Manning's faith. Rather, it's the concepts he discusses and the tools he employs that are highly questionable. He makes frequent mention of the "inner Pharisee", the "impostor", and the "inner child". They are not the helpful illustrations that they seem however, but rather the foundations of the book. Manning is quite enamoured with Thomas Merton (Zen, consciousness, "true being") and borrows his ideas liberally. While Merton may believe in "God", there's no way of knowing who his "God" is. Rather than building his case upon clear biblical teaching, Manning employs an arsenel of psychology and quasi-Christian/world religion ideas. Consequently, the book has a distinctly humanistic flavor. This is not to suggest that God is not mentioned. On the contrary, He is. However, he is blended with all of the aforementioned ingredients. This practice is called syncretism, which is the combination of two or more forms of beliefs. The fact that Manning employs a significant quantity of Eastern thought is problematic. Eastern thought commonly rejects absolutism, and frequently dismisses the logical contradictions that spring forth from that mode of thought. That simply is not compatible with Christianity, which is often vilified for the fact that it is so absolute. The question is one of truth: "What is true?" Christians, ironically, seem especially prone to salivate over anything that mentions God/Jesus and uncritically accept it as true. The danger of this ignorant carelessness should be evident. The issue is not whether one feels loved, but rather does one know the truth.
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Summary: Unlike the Workaday World!!
Review: This is what we all need - to get away from it all, and spend the solid, intimate time with God. Alone, without distractions! Isn't that what our Father in Heaven wants - to worship Him in Spirit and Truth. And when we return from whatever contemplative situation we may find, we are refreshed and able to gain the spiritual strength which the workaday world requires. As long as we do this, Manning, suggest, we are "plugged into" the Ultimate Source. A provocative read, and for those who are so inclined, it is highly recommended!!!
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Summary: Unlike the Workaday World!!
Review: This is what we all need - to get away from it all, and spend the solid, intimate time with God. Alone, without distractions! Isn't that what our Father in Heaven wants - to worship Him in Spirit and Truth. And when we return from whatever contemplative situation we may find, we are refreshed and able to gain the spiritual strength which the workaday world requires. As long as we do this, Manning, suggest, we are "plugged into" the Ultimate Source. A provocative read, and for those who are so inclined, it is highly recommended!!!
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Summary: This book is life-changing!
Review: This wonderful book by Brennan Manning has radically changed how I view myself and how I view God. God loves me unconditionally, even on my worst days when I feel I have really blown it. This book exposes the lies of the imposter and urges us to live authentically - just as God created us. So take off the mask and step into God's abiding love. He is waiting. This book is a must for anyone struggling with low self-esteem, addiction, and codependency.
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