Download Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I picked this up during a retreat with Brennan last November -- tougher to read than others but deeper and more nuanced. "

" This may be my favorite Brennan Manning books. He is incredibly insightful in regard to "the imposter" and how one is to deal with the false self. After doing some work with the Enneagram, I read this book at the perfect moment! Highly recommend. "

" Having a hard time learning the intimacy part of my spiritual relationship with my Father. "

" One of my favorite books I've read in a long time. Brennan has a compelling way of speaking to the inner longings of the heart and helping us look into the mirror of God's love to find our value and worth. I highly recommend this to anyone who could use a powerful dose of the Divine. "

" Once again, another very influential book in my life that helped me get through my divorce. "

" My love for this book is evident in a full journal and an encouraged heart. Some favorite lines from the book: "substituting theoretical concepts for acts of love keeps life at a safe distance. This is the dark side of putting being over doing." "We are not alone as we travel the road with Jesus. The Rabbi's word to us is:love each person along the way. What we do to them, we do to him...discipleship is not about being perfect or efficient - it's all about the way you live with each other." "In every encounter we either give life or we drain it." "He is not a refuge from reality, but the Way into it's depths." "

" This book allowed me to see how desperate I need Christ's love and grace. I must accept that I am a sinner while trusting that even in my sinfulness, Christ loves me! "

" A book to break your heart with the reminder of how loved you are. I love that Brennan Manning never beats around the bush, but says over, and over, and over, how loved we are by God, how great our call is, and how little everything else is in comparison. "

" real informative "

" I'm in process, but I'm struck by this book. Brennan, with all his candidness reminds me of my standing as the beloved. That Jesus shocked the Jewish community with his blasphemous prayer: "Abba..." "

" Changed my view of God (for the better) "

" If you're struggling with God's love for you this book must be read. Manning eloquently explains the passion of God to love each and everyone of us and that only when we realize it fully will we be whole. "

" Unspeakably wow! "

" One of my all time favorites!!! I love the characters...see people...he shares with us. I saw myself in so many of them. "

" Reading this book is like therapy for the soul. "

" Amazing and grace filled like all of Mannings works. "

" Thanks for the gift, Carol! "

" I needed a dictionary to read this book but it was worth it. Brennan's letter to his imposter was awesome. "

" I read this last year in my women's group. It is so deep that I was glad to have other women to discuss it with. It is a book that I hope to read again every couple of years to remind myself of all of its goodness. Loved it! "

" My daughter introduced me to Manning, and Abba's Child is one of his best. A must read for every Christian interested in the deeper life. "

" This book was so critical in my spiritual development. It is a book for the broken-which is everyone. Brennan Manning has a way of explaing how CHrist loves the broken and disgusting more than any other author I've ever read. "

" I liked the book alot....the imposter chapter was good. Highlighted some profound thoughts! "

" This book helped me understand God as my father in a way that I had never understood before. It is beautifully written and challenges your perceptions of God's love in amazing ways. "

" God wants you to remove "the imposter" and become His beloved child. There is so much in this book. It would make a great bible study. I love Manning's writing. "

" THE most life-changing spiritual book i've ever read. totally transformed my walk with the Lord ... learned what it means to be the beloved of the Father, to find my identity in His love. so wonderful, so good for the soul. "

" good, still reading it "

" This one is marked "currently reading" by me because I don't think I'll ever stop re-reading it. "

" This is one of the best books I've read on how to live in God's grace by His mercy as His child. I would highly recommend it to anyone who struggles like I do to walk by faith and trust in the Father's love for you - esp when your earthly experiences have been kind of crappy! "

" A-maaaay-zing book! I am at the halfway point. It's got alot of meat, so it's taking me a bit longer to read; but it's totally worth taking time to digest! Brennan Manning has a special way of presenting the LOVE of GOD for us! "

" Amazing and grace filled like all of Mannings works. "

" One of the most life-changing books I've ever read. "

" Awesome!
This is definitely a book that I will read over and over again.
Every chapter was impact-full. "

" I read this last year in my women's group. It is so deep that I was glad to have other women to discuss it with. It is a book that I hope to read again every couple of years to remind myself of all of its goodness. Loved it! "

" Everyone should read this book every month or so. Manning brings an authenticity that shocks the reader into humility. When Manning writes about The Imposter, you know he's writing about you. If you are open, if you are willing, this contents of this book will change your life. "

" helped me understand folks who have lived with true hardship "

" excellent, excellent and excellent. highly recommended for all Christians. this book is definitely a keeper. "

" Throughout your life you've heard you're supposed to read this. Is today the day? Excellent devotional read for shame-based self-hating doubtees "

" One of my favorite Brennan Manning books. "

" There are many passages to mark in this book -- a lot of good thoughts about God's love for us and our openness to accept that love. "