It has been over twenty years since the publication of The Ragamuffin Gospel, a book many claim as the shattering of God's grace into their live... read full description
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Feb 15, 2012
Jeremy
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Bought this on a whim last week; I had read a couple of Manning's books probably 10 years ago (Abba's Child and The Ragamuffin Gospel) and I appreciate his ability to capture an aspect of the Christian idea of grace in brutally simple terms. But if you have, like me, always been a bit concerned by the hint of 'license' in Manning's work on grace, this book will confirm your fears. It's not that he ceases to proclaim the part of the good news that involves God's radical acceptance of us "ju
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Dec 26, 2011
Ben
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All is Grace is Brennan Manning's long awaited autobiography, which he agreed to publish five years ago. It isn't the most complete account of his life, but it's written with the heart and soul that Manning brings to all of his works. His life truly reflects what he has told others countless times throughout his life: "God loves you just as you are, not as you should be."
Manning recounts his life from his childhood, giving special attention to his mother and father, and how t More...
Manning recounts his life from his childhood, giving special attention to his mother and father, and how t More...
Oct 11, 2011
Josh
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This review first appeared on my blog, Jacob's Café (http://jacobscafe.blogspot.com/2011/10/l...).
Brennan Manning has long emphasized the importance of grace and God's unconditional love. His speaking and books have touched thousands, if not millions. While I have heard wonderful things about him, I realized I have never actually read any of his works. So my first direct encounter with Manning was through his memoir, All is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir.
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Brennan Manning has long emphasized the importance of grace and God's unconditional love. His speaking and books have touched thousands, if not millions. While I have heard wonderful things about him, I realized I have never actually read any of his works. So my first direct encounter with Manning was through his memoir, All is Grace: A Ragamuffin Memoir.
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Nov 27, 2011
Nicki
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I really don’t know where to start as this is a tremendous memoir by an amazing man. I have thoroughly enjoyed this audio and would recommend this to anyone who enjoys memoirs/biographies. As Brennan himself says he is a survivor and is very honest about his life. It is upsetting at times but very inspirational throughout.
I identified with his Irish Catholic roots and the baggage accompanying it, something I haven’t really thought about much before, but which makes a lot of sense.
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I identified with his Irish Catholic roots and the baggage accompanying it, something I haven’t really thought about much before, but which makes a lot of sense.
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Oct 22, 2011
Christopher
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Wow! Brennan Manning's farewell book really got to me. Through most of the book, I thought it was interesting to read his life story and that the book was "okay." Then as it all came together into a final challenge from the author, made more poignant by the insight into his life that the chapters before gave me, his message hit hard and I thought, "This book is really good!." Then the poem at the end made me cry and closed the deal...THIS BOOK WILL BOTH ENCOURAGE AND HAUNT ME
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Jan 19, 2012
Ashley
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I hate the thought of writing anything negative about Brennan Manning. His books have been a source of strength and encouragement to me, and I had high expectations for All Is Grace. As I was reading it, multiple times I caught myself thinking, "Something's missing; maybe my Nook is malfunctioning; This can't be it." The stories were choppy and the content was more the words of other people than Brennan. However, Brennan makes no excuses for his poor recollection and his account is raw
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Jan 16, 2012
Adam
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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 i More...
This is not a long book (just over 4 hours on audio), but it does a very good job showing why for Manning 'All i More...
Feb 02, 2012
Woolly1
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I read this in one evening, but I will return to it again and again. There's an emotional distance in this book that isn't found in his more theological books. Some reviewers were bothered by that, but I suspect that the co-writing process, Manning's faulty memory, and the position he writes from (a man at the end of his very long and complicated time on Earth) are to blame.
I will reread the memoir for the Love that drips from its every word. Brennan Manning is a broken saint who can More...
I will reread the memoir for the Love that drips from its every word. Brennan Manning is a broken saint who can More...
Nov 03, 2011
Ken
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Brennan leaves you pondering. Can grace cover ongoing failure and can God use mightily such a broken vessel? Short and painful narration of Brennan's life, lowlighting his failure rather than highlighting his success. Succeeds in being a poignant reflection on his life and what God is able to do by His grace.
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Dec 05, 2011
Philippe
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This is Brennan's farewell book. It's a look inside a wounded sinner's life of struggle with sin and demons while all the while holding to hope against hope that all is grace. He is a witness to "vulgar grace" as he calls it in the final chapter.
Dec 30, 2011
Doug
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such a wonderful read: powerful, poignant, honest and heartbreaking! I love Brennan even more now. I'm so glad I got to hear once years ago. Now, I'm ready to go back to some of his books like "A Ragamuffin Gospel".
Jan 04, 2012
Irene
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Brennan Manning is so earthy and honest in his recount of his struggles with alcoholism and life in general. God loves you as you are and not as you should be.
Dec 21, 2011
Bo
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Honest and inviting...Since participating in a seminar which he led several years ago, I have learned much from this man....all is indeed grace.
Oct 17, 2011
Serenity
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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.
Jan 28, 2012
Monica
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This is not a book for hard-core theologians or sticklers for doctrine. But, it's an amazing story of faith. It makes me wish I knew Brennan Manning's Jesus.
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Jan 07, 2012
Becki
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loved this book. i had the pleasure of seeing Brennan in person several years ago. Amazing man with an amazing grasp on grace.
Jan 01, 2012
Jennifer
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He never got really honest. Everything was a bit trite and wrapped up in a neat bow. Disappointing.
Dec 11, 2011
Jen
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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 A
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Oct 24, 2011
Winn
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I was left wanting more, but I believe this was all Brennan had to give. The best part about this book was John Blase's good pen that brought Brennan's story to life.
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Feb 10, 2012
Megan
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I appreciated the honesty, even though most of it was still vague. What a hard book to write/dictate in this season of his life but what a continued reminder of grace to all! Ragamuffin Gospel tugged on my heartstrings and my mind, calling me to open my eyes to who I truly was and who the people were around me that needed me. All is Grace did the same.
Dec 10, 2011
Pat
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A very honest, revealing biography about a man who struggled with alcoholism yet encouraged so many into a deeper walk with God - myself included.
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