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constant_reader_19's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Very moving. Some of the stories are heartbreaking. Read this for work.
nicolebratsch's review
5.0
One of the singularly most moving books I have ever read. G approaches Christianity, love, humility, and grace in a way that I haven't seen from many people, and in a way I would wish to see from a lot more.
pnwtammy's review
5.0
Like nothing I've ever read. Didn't want to put it down but didn't want it to end. Learned so much about love and faith. Cried many times. Highly recommend.
eveapple's review
4.0
4 stars for emotional impact. Hit me right where I needed to be encouraged, challenged and spurred into action.
meadowbat's review
4.0
This collection of parables from Father Greg Boyle's work with gang members is an effective manifesto for unconditional love. Sometimes I wanted more about *how* he's gotten so many kids off the streets and into jobs--love will only go so far without good management. But as he points out in his chapter on "success," if you demand results, you'll only spend time with those who deliver them, thereby abandoning the most needy. So is love the only answer? No, but if you don't start there, you won't get anywhere. The book is fully of funny and fascinating stories, if high on the schmaltz factor. I was in the right frame of mind to receive its message; Father G would probably see me crying into my cereal bowl as the Lord at work. And why not?
lakeshorelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not a big fan of creative non-fiction, but this book surprised me. Fr. Boyle is an excellent writer, and his story is engaging. The stories of the "homies" he work along side in Los Angeles are not cheerful (he has buried 175 of them, and counting) but they do speak of hope and redemption. Boyle's insights into the teachings of Jesus and what working with the poor can and should be are awe inspiring. It made me think in a whole new way. Recommended.
donnawr1's review
5.0
I loved this book and everyone I know who read this book loved this book. Gregory Boyle is doing just the work that Jesus would be doing now. When you look with despair at all the brokenness in the world and think what could I possibly do to make a difference, read this book and find out that Christians can really make a difference if they let the Spirit move them.