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Posers, Fakers, and Wannabes: Unmasking the Real You

By: Brennan Manning

NAV Press / 2003 / Paperback

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Christianity Today's Exclusive Interview with Brennan

To be God's child, we've got to be real. There's no faking our way into heaven. No hitchhiking or smuggling ourselves in either. We can't fool God. The good thing is: the Father already knows us exactly as we are. He knows how we think and act. While it might be somewhat embarrassing at times, God's complete knowledge actually gives us freedom to come to terms with everything in our lives: the good, bad, and unspeakable. Taken from Brennan Manning's best-seller, Abba's Child this book helps us see how God's grace sets us free -- free to be who we really are. No more games, no acts, no masks. Just ourselves, as we really are in Him.

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Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 144
Vendor: NAV Press
Publication Date: 2003

Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.50 (inches)
ISBN: 1576834654
ISBN-13: 9781576834657
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Be who God made you to be. Adapted for teens and students from Brennan Manning’s best-seller Abba’s Child , this book will help you see how God’s grace sets us free to be who we really are. No more games, no acts, no masks.

Discover your identity in Christ and be set free.

Author Bio

BRENNAN MANNING is a writer and speaker who leads spiritual retreats for people of all ages and backgrounds. He is the author numerous books, including the best-seller Abba's Child. A resident of New Orleans, he travels extensively in the U.S. and abroad to share the good news of the unconditional love of God.

JIM HANCOCK writes, produces videos, and tells stories to groups of adolescents, youth workers, teachers, and parents on a regular basis. He lives by the ocean in San Diego with his wife, Susan.

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This review is fromPosers, Fakers, and Wannabes: Unmasking the Real You.

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4 out of 5

Date:February 22, 2011

Destiny

Top 500 Contributor

Location:Riverside, CA

Age:18-24

Gender:female

Teenage years can be brutal. There is a constant pressure to fit in and be liked. Unfortunately, this pressure often causes teenagers to conform to what they believe others want them to be. In his book, Posers, Fakers & Wannabes, Brennan Manning shows readers the problem with developing false personas, and the freedom that can be gained when this activity is stopped. His main premise relies on the fact that God loves us just as we are. There is no need to hide who we are from God, or anyone else.

Although the book is intended for teenagers, it does not read like a typical self-help book meant for this age group. In fact, most teenagers probably will not be familiar with many of BrennanÃ¢ÂÂs references. For example, he only alludes to older movies such as Woody AllenÃ¢ÂÂs Zelig (1983) and Frank CapraÃ¢ÂÂs ItÃ¢ÂÂs a Wonderful Life (1946). Brennan also relies heavily on anecdotes from classic literature, a feature I personally enjoyed. At some points, the amount of quoted material distracted from BrennanÃ¢ÂÂs main points.Nevertheless, Posers, Fakers, & Wannabes is a great book for teaching both teenagers and adults to remove their masks and accept who they are.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress as part of their book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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This review is fromPosers, Fakers, and Wannabes: Unmasking the Real You.

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3 out of 5

Date:January 18, 2011

Miriam

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I have to admit, though this was a well-written book with a wonderful message, I had a tough time following it. It seemed to me to jump around a lot. I know this book is written for teens so maybe thatÃ¢ÂÂs why I had a tough time with it. Perhaps I went into this book with different expectations and that is what affected my reading.

It had some really great points, but it didnÃ¢ÂÂt flow for me very well. I have read many other books by Brennan Manning and enjoyed them all. I just didnÃ¢ÂÂt feel like this one read as smooth as the others.

The underlying message is one that teens need to hear. It is important to be yourself as a loved child of God, rather than trying to be something to please your parents or your peers. God made us to be just as we are and there is no need for fakes and masks.

The book reads quickly with important points highlighted and only being 174 pages, it seems it would hold the attention of teens.

I was provided a free copy of this book from NavPress publishers as part of their blogger review program. I was not obligated to provide a positive review. The opinions contained in this post are strictly my own.

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This review is fromPosers, Fakers, and Wannabes: Unmasking the Real You - eBook.

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5 out of 5

An excellent resource.

Date:February 25, 2011

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Location:Huntingburg, IN

Age:35-44

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Posers, Fakers, and Wannabees is written for teens, but has much to say to adults as well. It encourages the reader to drop the mask and become all that God calls them to be. This book also is an encouraging reminder that as a child of God we really can be close enough to Him to know Him as Abba, Daddy. I highly recommend this book.

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This review is fromPosers, Fakers, and Wannabes: Unmasking the Real You.

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5 out of 5

Date:December 29, 2006

Mike Becher

With basically every sentence acting as a single quote, I found myself engulfed in the pages of Brennan Mannings' and Jim Hancocks' book "Posers, Fakers, and Wannabes (unmasking the real you). Prior to picking up this book, which laid dormant on my shelf for several months after receiving it in the mail, I had never finished a book in one day... ever. I read this non-stop... never putting it down. I walked to the kitchen to get a glass of water still saturating my mind with its pages. It seemed like every paragraph was something I wanted to share with the world.Sadly, as a product of reading this book, I've come to realize that I am probably the source of motivation for many to bring their poser to the surface because of my reactions to their lives. With this revelation comes a clear sense that I need to embrace the lives that I encounter. I need to make it an easy transaction of "real life" for "real life." Which means that when the layers come off, and the dirt is known, I react with nurture, love, and long term determination to bring belonging to that trapped soul that the "poser" has pushed out of the way. It's brought meaning to my life to intentionally pursue such a calling... one that empowers me to represent Christ, His love, and his determination to connect with the grime of this world.Here's a full review of this book I wrote directly after reading it: http://boughtandpaidfor.blogspot.com/2006/03/best-book-ive-ever-read-no-joke.html