Souvenirs of Solitude: Finding Rest in Abba's Embrace

In some ways, reading this book felt like reading someone's personal journal. While that makes for a real and honest feel, it also feels a bit voyeuristic.

Manning's honesty is something that I've always admired. However, I found this book to not have the flow his other books have. Each chapter focuses on a topic that comes out of Manning's times in solitude. Some chapters feel more natural than others, but the reflections and prayers make for heart and thought provoking finishes.

Manning's Catholic theology is more prevalent in this book. I'm not going to make a big deal about this. I am a Protestant who came into the book knowing Manning to be a Catholic author. That being said, Manning's heart to help people how God sees them. As Manning puts it, He's crazy about us. And that is a message I am completely on board with.