Summary:
The book delves into the Christian concept of grace and the deep-seated notion that individuals are beloved by God as they are, without pretense. It encourages readers to embrace their identity as "Abba's children" and to live authentically in the freedom of God's unconditional love, shedding the masks they wear and confronting their feelings of shame and unworthiness.
Key points:
1. False Self: Manning talks about the "false self" we show the world due to fear and the need for acceptance, which hides our true selves.
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