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Patched Together: A Story of My Story
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
February 1st 2010
by David C. Cook
(first published December 28th 2009)
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The Final Chapter?
It's no coincidence that Brennan Manning has put the final chapter to some previous work that he had done in the story of Willie Juan, a not too subtle semi-autobiographical character and parable that looks back reflectively on a life that has been spent in the pursuit of a genuine relationship with God.
Brennan Manning is in the evening of his walk. While many of his previous works have focused upon the message of what he has learned in walking with his God and Saviour, in this...more
It's no coincidence that Brennan Manning has put the final chapter to some previous work that he had done in the story of Willie Juan, a not too subtle semi-autobiographical character and parable that looks back reflectively on a life that has been spent in the pursuit of a genuine relationship with God.
Brennan Manning is in the evening of his walk. While many of his previous works have focused upon the message of what he has learned in walking with his God and Saviour, in this...more
According to Brennan Manning, these three parables are semi-autobigraphical stories of his encounters with grace. They are beautiful and true, and display a keen understanding of the Abba Father's love for His children. Written raw and simple, the stories feel as "patched together" as the title describes. The three stories are different movements in one life: morning, noon and night. Though they are modern parables, they aren't necessarily easy to relate to by contemporary readers. The setting a...more
This modern parable offers much for reflection to its readers. It is an invitation to consider the events of one's life, to remember one's lose of innocence, and to consider the faith that is lost and rediscovered in the journey of life. In a way reminiscent of children's book, the writing is simple and the plot is light, leaving readers to fill in the gaps with their own memories, stories and pains. In so doing, the humble and comforting faith discovered by Willie Juan is experienced on one lev...more
Wonderful "post up at the Barnes & Noble 5bucks and read an hour" novel. Brennan Manning is one of my favorite authors. Once again he brings to the forefront Abba's unmatched, undeserved, unstoppable love for us because of His Son in this short story about an outcast little boy growing up in Mexico. So many biblical and spiritual truths woven throughout; it reminded me of reading "The Shack."
Though I felt the book he published last year showed his age and wasn't nearly as good as his previous books, this book is a perfect cap to his long career as a ragamuffin for the Lord. It's a parable of his life, from morning to night, and it really summarizes what Brennan Manning's message has been to the world. The story is both simply and profound.
Badly written, but I liked the Ragamuffin gospel so much a few years ago that I wanted to read something by Brennan Manning again. I think he should stay away from extended metaphors and just stick to telling his story straight up.
Precious story... yet profound... following Willie Juan and his journey through life.
As the description reads the book contains the three stories which are patched together and yet the methaphor of our lives fits so well with this title. This story is so simple a child could understand yet layered with meaning for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.
And as readers and "fans" of Brennan Manning will note, this story is also about his own life. Manning's ministry made and continues to mak...more
As the description reads the book contains the three stories which are patched together and yet the methaphor of our lives fits so well with this title. This story is so simple a child could understand yet layered with meaning for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear.
And as readers and "fans" of Brennan Manning will note, this story is also about his own life. Manning's ministry made and continues to mak...more
This book came in the mail, I sat down, opened it and couldn't put it down! Read it in two hours! It's not just Willie Juan's story, but ALL of our story...
I've read The Ragamuffin Gospel and loved it. Now, as then, this one was wonderful too. It's a great story, with great truths inside.
Aug 08, 2011
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Fascinating story and great truths, but story is choppy and disconnected.
A beautiful story of a scarred, lonely boy who encounters The Man of Sorrow.
A story about three phazes of Willie Juan's life. Morning, Noon & Night
Jul 27, 2011
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Not a perfect story, but a lovely story.
After hearing Brennan Manning speak live this past weekend, my world was completely rocked. And I pretty much on the spot bought every book of his that I had yet to read. While reading Patched Together, I kept remembering things that he had mentioned over the weekend. I highly recommend this book to anyone who longs to know the love of Abba.
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Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning (April 27, 1934 – April 12, 2013)was an American author, friar, priest, contemplative and speaker.Born and raised in Depression-era New York City, Manning finished high school, enlisted in the US Marine Corps, and fought in the Korean War. After returning to the United States, he enrolled at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania....more
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