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serenitylive's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful thoughts about life and mistakes and grace from someone who's lived all of them for a long time and proven the latter most of all.
adamrshields's review against another edition
4.0
Short review: This is Manning's last book. He is in very poor health and needed someone to help him write this. I have really enjoyed reading last books by people that I respect. If done well, and this one is, then it really can show what is important for that person. There is always a hint of sadness in a last book, but usually at least a hint of hopefulness as well.
This is not a long book (just over 4 hours on audio), but it does a very good job showing why for Manning 'All is Grace'. He lived by grace and was in great need of grace. He had a rough life, continued to struggle with alcoholism, even recently.
This is the type of spiritual memoir we need more of. It, without glorifying at all, shows the problems of sin, the need for grace and the role for people to love one another in spite of their sin. If you have read Ragamuffin Gospel or his other books, this will give some historical context to the rest of the books. If you have not, this is a great introduction to why Grace is the central theme of Manning's life (and Christianity.)
My full review (probably too long at around 1100 words) is at http://bookwi.se/grace/
This is not a long book (just over 4 hours on audio), but it does a very good job showing why for Manning 'All is Grace'. He lived by grace and was in great need of grace. He had a rough life, continued to struggle with alcoholism, even recently.
This is the type of spiritual memoir we need more of. It, without glorifying at all, shows the problems of sin, the need for grace and the role for people to love one another in spite of their sin. If you have read Ragamuffin Gospel or his other books, this will give some historical context to the rest of the books. If you have not, this is a great introduction to why Grace is the central theme of Manning's life (and Christianity.)
My full review (probably too long at around 1100 words) is at http://bookwi.se/grace/
pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
“This vulgar grace is indiscriminate compassion. It works without asking anything of us. It's not cheap. It's free, and as such will always be a banana peel for the Orthodox foot and a fairy tale for the grown-up sensibility. Grace is sufficient even though we huff and puff with all our might to try to find something or someone it cannot cover. Grace is enough. He is enough. Jesus is enough.”
I last read books by Manning in 2008. Somewhere along the way, I was able to download this book, his autobiography. I read it last May, but forgot to write down my thoughts.
Manning had a hard life and his recognition of G-d’s grace in his life did not come easily or quickly. Like many of us, he had to learn the lessons of love over and over again.
Although I am not sorry I read this book, I believe that Manning’s book, The Ragamuffin Gospel is far superior. If you haven’t read that one, start there.
I last read books by Manning in 2008. Somewhere along the way, I was able to download this book, his autobiography. I read it last May, but forgot to write down my thoughts.
Manning had a hard life and his recognition of G-d’s grace in his life did not come easily or quickly. Like many of us, he had to learn the lessons of love over and over again.
Although I am not sorry I read this book, I believe that Manning’s book, The Ragamuffin Gospel is far superior. If you haven’t read that one, start there.
crummeyforthewin's review against another edition
3.0
This book is a pretty good example of the scandal of grace. At times I found myself wondering how, in the face of Manning's experience of God's love and forgiveness he still struggled so mightily,and fell so often and spectacularly, but then I would realize that this is precisely his point: that grace finds us where we are, as we are, as often as it needs to, and that this is a reflection of who God is as. I also realize that it was precisely this aspect of God's character, his unrelenting and furious grace, that kept Manning returning to God even at his lowest points, and that in this Manning perhaps came to understand God in a way that few others do.
lydalbano's review against another edition
5.0
I expected some deep revelations from this book and instead there was simply perfect transparency. and it turns out that’s what I needed, to see both the humanity AND the heart of someone I admire so deeply.
ddejong's review against another edition
3.0
This is a very simple memoir that almost feels more like a practical list or recitation of all major events in Manning's life than a true "memoir." Nevertheless I've been interested in him for some time and the information in this book will provide helpful background for reading The Ragamuffin Gospel.
sby's review against another edition
5.0
I am quite the crier in real life, but not so much in books. This book made me cry, so it gets five stars.
In all seriousness, this was a quick but profound read. Yet, it was quite accessible. The vulnerability Manning showed in writing this memoir is striking and rare. His message of unqualified grace, to which he dedicated his life, is profoundly moving.
This book would probably appeal to people who subscribe to, are open to, or are respectful of, the Christian faith.
In all seriousness, this was a quick but profound read. Yet, it was quite accessible. The vulnerability Manning showed in writing this memoir is striking and rare. His message of unqualified grace, to which he dedicated his life, is profoundly moving.
This book would probably appeal to people who subscribe to, are open to, or are respectful of, the Christian faith.
jenniferlgott's review against another edition
4.0
So very grateful I was given a hard copy of this book rather than Kindle-ing it. There is something so comforting about page after page penciled with underlining and notes. "The Ragamuffin Gospel" was transformative for me in 1997--and yet I've continued to flounder from that day on. Grace for one like me? Broken and battered and prideful? Thank God, yes. And thank God for others on the journey and needed reminders. This book was affirming and heartbreaking all at once. That Jesus is Abba and more than enough has never been more real. Blessings and rest on Mr. Manning.