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“STILL one of the best books I've ever read, of ANY genre -- also one of the few I've read as many as FOUR times (so far).
Edward Waters wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I've been a Christian for some forty years and have found much 'religious' writing unbearable, particularly that written over the last hundred years, with certain notable exceptions. In an age glutted with so-called 'Christian' politics, posturing, and propaganda; Yancey looks around with compassionate eyes and quietly, gently, just tells stories -- one after another after another. He draws on his life and travels, on his reading, on his not-always-kind reader responses, on his many conversations with both the famous and the decidedly not, and on history recent or remote. What we SEE through his eyes is the healing grace through which God takes the world into His arms -- not the self-righteous and arrogant, but those weighed down with pain and struggle, shame and regret, weariness and disappointment -- a world of deep longing and near despair.
The is not a book of 'doctrine' in the way that word is so often used, but one of hope and consolation. There can be very few, whatever their experience or persuasion, who read these pages and are not in some measure moved, comforted, and inspired. Grace indeed emerges as what Yancey calls 'the last best word' for us all.
I plan next to read it aloud with my wife (who has long struggled with clinical depression) as soon as we finish the book we're already on. ”
“I do not pass up a book by Philip Yancey. This book is one of my favorites. ”
Adair wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book has really given me things to think about.”
Gabriella wrote this review Thursday, September 8, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“life changing”
Sarah G wrote this review Tuesday, August 16, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Perhaps the best Christian book I've read. Incredibly humbling, and such a real perspective on why grace should be at the forefront of the Christian faith.”
Jenelle R wrote this review Wednesday, July 13, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Philip Yancey is one of my favorite writers because he acts as a humble, honest journalist seeking answers to a question. Probably helps that his first career was as a journalist, and he likes history. The question he answers in this book-- 'What's So Amazing About Grace?" is so important, and the answer is so tough to grasp fully. Yancey does a pretty good job with many illustrations, stories and case studies. I recommend this book to anyone starved for Grace.. and that should be everyone. ”
Minji L wrote this review Thursday, May 5, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“i love yancey”
JTKidd wrote this review Friday, April 29, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Was a very worthwhile book in my faith journey...was more meaningful after getting to meet him in person. (Disappointed that the study guide didn't add that much on top of the exp. I had with the book itself)”
Joe Miatech wrote this review Wednesday, March 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow, sooo interesting. It answers all Gracelynn and my questions!”
zatch h wrote this review Sunday, February 27, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“An absolute classic on grace”
Paul Barratt wrote this review Thursday, February 10, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
