jonscott9 's review for:

What's So Amazing about Grace? by Philip Yancey

4.0

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This is one of those books that helped me want to believe in God at all. Yancey's not highly quotable, which is maybe an overrated attribute anyway, but he's always solid. Of course the concept of grace takes center stage here, and he gives it ample play in disclosing his thoughts and interactions with a range of people. The stories are gripping, especially that in Chapter 6 where he shares of his friendship with Mel White, the former ghost writer for the Christian right turned gay activist. The first story, the borrowed Babette's Feast, is also wonderful. Insights pertaining to grace from Yancey's own life and relationships are peppered in and measured well.