Description: Following his work on the unconditional love of God in "The Wisdom of Tenderness," bestselling Christian writer Manning now turns to the life and work of Jesus to find an answer to the pressing spiritual problem of self-hatred.
Brief description:
Brennan Manning is the bestselling author of many books, including The Ragamuffin Gospel and Ruthless Trust. He leads spiritual retreats in the United States and Europe for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Review Quotes:
"Don't be deceived by the title, this is the demanding, unyielding, impatient tenderness of God that will break your heart and (if you let it) give your heart new life." - John Ortberg, author of If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
"What a wonderful antidote to all the evil done in the name of Jesus." - Philip Gulley, author of Christmas in Harmony
"Manning effectively leads readers on a journey of understanding and overcoming self-hatred." - CCM Magazinen (Editor's Pick)
"Manning does a good job of pointing Christians in the right direction by giving a glimpse of Jesus' love." - Booklist
"The author's obvious integrity, honesty and sincerity are as convincing as his arguments." - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
"...Scorchingly prophetic, breathtakingly transparent, and extravagantly tender. I'm glad I got to learn from him." - John Ortberg, author of Everybody's Normal Til You Get To Know Them
"The single chapter on 'Healing Through Meal Sharing' was worth the price of the book." - Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church and author of Courageous Leadership
"[C]ompelling . . . .Manning's book offers a radical portrait of discipleship for the modern church." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)