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The Search for God and Guinness A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World
By Stephen Mansfield
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On 3/11 Chris Mattix wrote: My latest book was Stephen Mansfield’s The Search for God & Guinness. This book provids a fascinating look into the history of beer and the Guinness company. Mansfield draws the reader in with intriguing tales of the initial uses for beer, how its popularity grew, and more importantly how the Guinness ... God & Guiness....and interested read
On 3/9 Paul Steinbrueck wrote: In the Search for God and Guinness, Stephen Mansfield tells the story of the Guinness family starting with Arthur Guinness, founder of the famed brewery, and continuing through the Guinnesses of today. While the book recounts the amazing rise of one of the must successful breweries in the world, what ... The good that righteous wealth can do
On 3/2 Steve Bedard wrote: Fairly recently I heard a story about the founder of the Guinness brewing company being an evangelical Christian. I was not sure what to make of it, so when I encountered Stephen Mansfield's Searching For God and Guinness, I had to read this book. One of the things that I appreciated about the book ... Searching For God and Guinness
On 3/1 Jonathan Griffiths wrote: Beer and the Bible have been controversial companions on American shores for some time. Having moved here from the UK, and having often shared theological discourse with the vicar over a pint at our local pub, I never could quite connect with the concept that Christian’s should not drink alcohol. I’ve come to see that ... The Search for God and Guinness A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World by Stephen Mansfield
On 2/28 jesse giglio wrote: At first glance I suspected I was buying into some not-so-clever but effective marketing targeted at the liberated spiritualist. Throw in a cool yellow cover, a frothy head and thick parchment pages and you've got a downright classic even before a page is read. However upon reading I found myself seldom ... Review of God and Guinness
On 2/27 Jonathan Robinson wrote: I love God, and although it is very much a lesser and less frequently indulged love, I also love Guinness. I also have a small personal connection with some of the ancestors of the Arthur Guinness who founded the Guinness brewery and dynasty(s). So the title of this book was too hard to refuse. ... God and Guinness: a Book and Beer Review
On 2/24 Krystal Sousa wrote: I received my first book through the Book Sneeze program about a month ago, and I finally finished what I’d like to say was an interesting look at history, religion and booze. The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer That Changed the World is a book that I normally wouldn’t have ... The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer That Changed the World Review
On 2/23 Beth Anne Dunphy wrote: The Search for God and Guinness by Stephan Mansfield If you have ever enjoyed a dark, frothy, Guinness, you've been a part of the legacy of a family that gave the world so much more than just a extraordinary beer. Arthur Guinness founded his brewery in 1759, and though he loved brewing, believed that ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guinness
On 2/22 James Gay wrote: The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World by Stephen Mansfield is a book that you find will challenge your idea of how men from a family line conduct their Christian walk within what some would assume today unchristian like. Stephen Mansfield brews a story that is ... Delightfully tasteful and a book you can drink for days.
On 2/19 James Korsmo wrote: Thanks to Thomas Nelson for the review copy. This book is, as its subtitle proclaims, "a biography" of a beer. But, it is obviously more than that. In short, it is the biography of a family and a company whose history is seasoned with devotion to Jesus Christ and to the conviction that faith can be lived ... Stephen Mansfield, The Search for God and Guinness
On 2/19 Danielle T. wrote: Stephen Mansfield gave himself a big job in The Search for God and Guinness: write a history of one of the world's most famous beer companies and focus as much attention as possible on the company's founder, Arthur Guinness, about whom very little information exists. His attempt works, for the most part.The ... Review: The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 2/16 Suzy Parish wrote: The Search for God and Guinness was technically and historically well researched, however, the information on Arthur Guinness was a bit thin. It seems the author, Stephen Mansfield chose a main character that was difficult to document. For the information contained in the book however, I give a big thumbs ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 2/15 Josh Allen wrote: I recently read this book (free copy from Thomas Nelson Publishers) and the thoughts below were resultant: Admittedly, I started reading this book because I really like Guinness. However, upon completion of the book, I was surprised at how much I now liked Guinness as a company. I was amazed at how ... The Search for God & Guinness
On 2/10 Adam Clarke wrote: To be honest, when I saw The Search for God and Guinness on Thomas Nelson’s Book Sneeze program, I was a little skeptical. I had no idea the social impact that the Guinness family had on society, nor did I know the strong moral code their company would portray to, first, the people of Dublin and eventually, ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 2/8 Mick Murray wrote: The Search for God and Guinness is written by New York Times best-selling author, Stephen Mansfield. In The Search for God and Guinness, Mansfield makes a very successful attempt at showing the history of one of the worlds largest beer brewers. The history that you find in this book, however, is surprising in that the Guinness family ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guinness
On 2/7 Benjamin Anderson wrote: The Search for God and Guinness is a biography of the Guinness brewery and family, from the brewery management to the clerical side of the family, and even discusses the down fall of the individuals within the family. To fully understand the struggle and importance of what the Guinness family and brewery ... A very interesting read
On 2/3 Sandra King wrote: I didn't know. Seriously. I bought a sweatshirt at a harp festival. It was oversized and warm and had harps on it. I tried to find out what a Guinness harp was. No luck.I wore the shirt everywhere. My daughter asked me why I was advertising beer.And then I heard of this book--The Search for God and Guinness ... Book Review - The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 2/3 Naga Chokkanathan wrote: The title of the book was the first surprise. God and Guinness (Beer), Other than the fact that they both start with the same alphabet, there can’t be two more uncommon words. After reading the title once again to confirm, I told myself, ‘It must be a marketing gimmick to make us buy the book.’ But ... The Search For God And Guinness By Stephen Mansfield
On 2/1 Carrie McCoy wrote: From the author who wrote about The Faith of George W. Bush and The Faith of Barack Obama comes a book about the Guinness family and their impact on society. At first glance, one might ask how God and Guinness can be in the same title. However, in just the introduction of the book, the reader will become ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 1/31 Lora Bourland wrote: As soon as this book popped up for review on Thomas Nelson's blogger book review site (now booksneeze.com), I knew I had to read it.A book about alcohol (even beer) and spirituality was too intriguing to pass up.I have long known that my views on alcohol consumption differ from most of those of my Protestant ... Review: The Search for God and Guinness
On 1/26 Tyler Hilker wrote: The Search for God and Guinness follows the Guinness family from its origins in Arthur Guinness all the way through the end of the company's independence. While known for its unique stout, Guinness was an unmatched contributor to the welfare of its employees and its city. From employee housing complexes ... Corporate Social Responsibility at its Finest
On 1/25 Joseph Boggs wrote: The Search for God and Guinness Stephen Mansfield ISBN: 1595552693 NOTE: Thomas Nelson Publishers provided me with a complimentary copy of the book to review. Christians and the alcohol industry certainly have a checkered past together. From the Women’s Christian Temperance Union through the Prohibition ... "God and Guinness" - A Strange Combination?
On 1/24 Ben Simpson wrote: Stephen Mansfield has given us a gift. In The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World, we are told the story behind the world renowned dark stout that changed a city, a nation, and, if the subtitle is indeed true, the world. Beginning with Arthur Guinness, Mansfield ... Book Review :: The Search for God and Guinness
On 1/24 Marta Hoelscher wrote: I was intrigued by the title of this book. It's not often that you see God and Beer together like that, let alone from a Christian publisher like Thomas Nelson. I was also interested in it just from the historical angle. Whether you drink beer or not, I think that you'll find this book very interesting. ... Review of The Search for God and Guinness A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World By Stephen Mansfield
On 1/20 Debbie Turner Chavers wrote: The Search for God and Guinness written by Stephen Mansfield and published by Thomas Nelson. I found it to be an interesting read. There are numerous stories within the story of lives and people who intertwined to make an interesting family tree. Step by step you begin to see how the stone thrown ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 1/15 Julie B. wrote: These words from the book’s Introduction seem to form Mansfield’s thesis: “What Arthur Guinness founded was a venture propelled by… a kind of faith that inspires men to make their work in this world an offering to God, to understand craft and discipline, love of labor and skills transferred from ... book review: the search for God and Guinness
On 1/13 Alicia White wrote: “Perhaps this can be the meaning of Guinness for us, that we learn again to build for centuries rather than decades and that we do selflessly, knowing that the measure of our lives is not determined at our death but rather in the lives and accomplishments of generations yet to come.” The introduction in this book ... The Search for God and Guiness
On 1/8 Robert (Bob) Cannon wrote: God and Guinness combined in the title of the book seemed like such an unlikely combination that I was drawn to this book, and I am glad that I was. This is an enjoyable, easy read that furthered my education about religion and about my favorite brew, Guinness Stout. The first 35 pages brought me new ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 1/6 Mick McKeown wrote: Being of Irish descent and a visitor to the country I was greatly antcipating this book. Mansfield does an excellent job presenting a creative non ficiton story that is fun to read and well worthwhile to lend out to friends. You learn a ton in those 304 pages not only about Guiness and Ireland but also ... Thank God!
On 1/4 Leah Farmer wrote: Book Review: The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the WorldBy Stephen MansfieldThomas Nelson, 2009To start I must say...over the years I have become a beer snob. I started drinking beer in my early 20's after years of never touching alcohol. I chose cheep beers like Bud ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guiness
On 12/31 Jonathan Jones wrote: From the history of beer to the history of the Guinness clan to the modern day Guinness, Mansfield weaves an engaging and informative narrative. Even if you aren't a beer drinker there is something to gain from the Guinness story. I may be somewhat biased, as my favorite beer is Guinness Draught, but ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 12/30 Matt Nissen wrote: I received this book for free from the Thomas Nelson Publishers to review for this blog… so here it is!The Search for God & Guinness, by Stephen MansfieldI was excited to read this book, because I am a big fan of Guinness Stout and was looking forward to finding out more about the history of the ... The Search for God & Guinness Book Review
On 12/29 Joshua Rhone wrote: Author Stephen Mansfield has ventured to provide his readers with a ‘biography of the beer that changed the world’. Given the option to read and review a book with such an intriguing title, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity. The title while intriguing, however, was misleading. Whereas the title and dust jacket ... Book Review: “The Search for God and Guinness”
On 12/25 Ge-Anne Bowdoin wrote: When I opened this book, I had no idea how much I would enjoy it. The author was not familiar to me and I am not always fond of non-fiction works or of historical writing. I was very surprised to find that I couldn’t put it down once I started reading it. I was moved and so surprised at ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 12/18 Phillip Santillan wrote: Disclaimer: For those who are offended by the idea of a book written how beer and the religion of Christianity may have relationship with each other, you are invited to read my review, but remember that this is a review…not an endorsement. With that said…my review! As the son of two parents whose conversion stories included ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 12/13 Al Ronberg wrote: The Search for God and Guinness leads us on a journey that is not so much about BEER, as about how over history, some amazing people have sought to bring the hope of the Gospel in some very creative ways. As we consider how we interact with the crazy culture that we are surrounded by, ... REVIEW: The Search for God and Guinness
On 12/11 Ben Mason wrote: I'm not usually one for non-fiction, but being someone who enjoys beer from time-to-time, I was eager to give this book a go. However, not being terribly familiar with the story of Arthur Guinness and the Guinness family, I wasn't sure what I would get with this. In this book Stephen Mansfield ... Review of The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 12/10 Mike Singletary wrote: The Search For God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield (New York Times best selling author of The Faith of Barack Obama) is the latest book I received from Thomas Nelson for review. I must say that the title made me curious. At first, I thought that maybe it was a new collection of ministry ideas with ... The Search For God and Guinness
On 12/10 Stephen Chatelier wrote: Beginning with much promise, Stephen Mansfield’s The Search for God and Guinness: A biography of the beer that changed the world, left me a little disappointed, somewhat confused, though pleased I’d had the opportunity to read the book. The book begins with an exploration of the connection between ... The Search for God and Guinness A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World
On 12/10 Daveana Schieler wrote: In Search of God and Guinness is the history of the Guinness family and the journey they took with the production of the Guinness brand. A remarkable tale of a pursuit of God, and the desire to do right. It's not just a biography of one man, but an entire company. This is a great book if you are a history ... The Search For God and Guinness
On 12/9 Karlis Murnieks wrote: FCC (Big Brother) Disclaimer: In accordance with new FCC rules regarding bloggers receiving payment or other compensation for reviews, I need to let it be known that I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in return for a review (favorable or not) on my blog.Now that that's out ... Book Review: “The Search for God and Guinness” A Biography of the Beer That Changed The World - by Stephen Mansfield
On 12/8 kolby milton wrote: The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World by Stephen Mansfield On the website, Guinness.com, there is the slogan, “Pure beauty. Pure GUINNESS” The history of Guinness is pure beauty. Stephen Mansfield does a great job capturing the essence of the history ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 12/7 Kathy Nicholls wrote: Having never been a been drinker myself, I was still drawn to read this book because I had the opportunity to visit the Guinness brewery with my brother on a trip to Dublin. My brother has always been a Guinness fan, and also read this book. The book chronicles Arthur Guinness and how he began the ... An Interesting Read
On 12/7 Nolan Bobbitt wrote: When given the opportunity to read Stephen Mansfield's latest book, The Search for God and Guinness, I was immediately intrigued and decided to give it a chance. Guinness has been an internationally known brand for well over 200 years and I welcomed the opportunity to learn more about its founding, ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guinness
On 12/7 Phillip Coxwell wrote: A person might wonder what God and Beer have in common, especially with the way many people view alchohol these days. I wondered that myself when I started reading this book. I quickly found out, however, that it is not about what God has in common with Beer, but what God can do through something like ... “The Search for God & Guinness” by Stephen Mansfield
On 12/7 Matthew Nash wrote: There are some books you read for information and others for inspiration, but rarely does a book come along that provides both and really makes you wish that you lived in a different time and place. This book, The Search For God and Guinness, by Stephen Mansfield is one of them. I am a book reviewer ... The World of Guinness...Good For The World
On 12/7 Jonathon Burns wrote: The Search for God and GuinnessWhen I think of a book about historical events I usually think President’s, war, and scientific discoveries. I don’t think of beer. However, that is what part of Stephen Mansfield’s The Search for God and Guinness is all about. Still, it’s not just about beer. ... Search for God and Guinness
On 11/30 Aaron Reddin wrote: While this book was highly informative from a historical standpoint, it was largely lacking on the “God” part. Let me explain: I learned more about beer’s history, how it was made, and how it shaped culture than I had ever known. I didn’t realize just how influential beer has been on the history of man. I ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 11/26 Jonathan Smith wrote: “THE SEARCH FOR GOD AND GUINNESS: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World” by Stephen Mansfield. I review books for Thomas Nelson Publishers and so I’m always excited when a new book is published for review… However, I’ve never been more excited than when I heard ... Review: “God and Guinness”
On 11/26 Sara Strand wrote: So this is obviously not the type of book I would normally choose to read since1. I'm not religious and2. I don't drink beer. Or any other alcoholic beverage.(The horrors!)But I agreed to review the book because it was free and at the time I had nothing else in my "to read immediately" bin.And I have ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guinness
On 11/24 Adam Young wrote: So I'm part of this cool "we'll give you a free book if you post a review in your blog" dealy-o with Thomas Nelson Publishers. The first book I picked was something that immediately piqued my interest - a book about the Guinness brewery. It has been a dream of mine for some time to take a trip to Ireland, ... REVIEW:The Search For God And Guinness
On 11/23 B Nagel wrote: In The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World, Stephen Mansfield writes an engrossing historical account of the faith of the family behind the famous dark stout. The book starts with beer basics. How beer happens, how it is brewed as well as a historical background ... The Search for God and Guinness - Ambrosial or anecdotal?
On 11/22 Mark Eldridge wrote: “The Search for God and Guinness” by Stephen Mansfield is really two books: The first, a history of beer and brewing, and the second a history of Guinness and its founding family. Reading this book I found out a lot of things that were left out of my elementary school social studies classes. ... Things you didn't learn in elementary school
On 11/19 Patrick Stewart wrote: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World.Stephen Mansfield tells the story of the Guinness family going back almost 250 years. This book is not only about the Guinness family as beer brewers but as Christians, politicians, soldiers and so much more. This is a family compassionate about helping ... The Search For God And Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 11/18 Cheryl Kosec wrote: When I first saw The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World on the Thomas Nelson book review blogger site I immediately decided that was going to be my next book to read. Being Irish, having traveled to Ireland and getting ready to travel there again, and a lover ... The Search For God And Guinness
On 11/17 Travis Goodspeed wrote: Stephen Mansfield brings some great insight into the world of beer. Mansfield has undoubtedly brought forth a great deal of research to the table. In order to write this book, Stephen goes to the Guinness annals and researches the beginnings of the beer that we know as Guinness. In all of this astute ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 11/17 Derek Brown wrote: A few weeks ago, I received an email from an agent (?) representing this book asking if I would review this book, I’m guessing mainly because of this blog and my involvement with our church’s God and Guinness movement. I love free books, so I gladly obliged. I recently finished the book on my vacation ... God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 11/12 Joe Donaldson wrote: Can a beer really change the world? Well, maybe a beer can’t but perhaps a brewer can – and did! Behind the best-selling Irish beer is an incredible 200-year long story of faith social conscience. Here’s what author Stephen Mansfield writes on p. 122: In the minds of most of the people in the ... The Search for God and Guiness
On 11/12 Janey DeMeo wrote: Some Christians might wonder how The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World by Stephen Mansfield fits in with Christian literature. Truth is, it’s much more than a beer story. It is a delightful history book plunging us back to Ireland in the late 1700s and showing ... In Search For God and Guinness
On 11/12 Matthew Tobias wrote: I must start by confessing that this book was not what I anticipated it would be based on the title. I think I was hoping for deep theological truths comparing the water, barley and hops to the Trinity- and the subsequent “shall thirst no more” applications for my life. Stephen Mansfield has not ... A Great Drink By A Great Family
On 11/12 Sally Hanan wrote: Stephen Mansfield, the renowned biographer of presidents and dead men, has written a book that might cause the deeply religious to twitch an eyebrow or two. It's called The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World, and it is a testament to the lives and philanthropy ... In Search for God and Guinness
On 11/11 Lindsey Borders wrote: At first glance some customers in the market for a well-written and informative Christian book, may shy away from Stephen Mansfield's newest book "The Search for God and Guinness." Contrary to some first impressions, this book is a wonderful story of how God can and will work through willing vessels ... Review of The Search For God and Guinness
On 11/11 Jared Blankenship wrote: I just finished my latest read as a part of the blogger review program with Thomas Nelson. The book was titled “The Search for God and Guinness.” I picked this book for a few reasons and really enjoyed this book. The first reason that I chose this book is to figure out if beer and God could coexist ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 11/10 James Arnel Muyco wrote: As someone who works for the leading beer company in the country that has grown to become one of the largest food and beverage corporations in Southeast Asia, reading “The Search for God and Guinness” by Stephen Mansfield is absolutely one enriching experience.It would be impossible not to draw some ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 11/6 Renee Fountain wrote: More God than Beer, November 5, 2009 By R. Fountain - See all my reviews Not much of a dark Guinness fan- I'm more into their Harps Lager--I'm always interested in learning how successful companies started, especially when they're started in 1759 and are still in business today. ... More God Than Beer
On 11/5 Brent Thomas wrote: NOTE: In the spirit of full disclosure, you, my fine reader, need to know that Thomas Nelson provided me with a free copy of this book. This in no way affects my review but I’m supposed to tell you that. And now I have. You might be skeptical about a “biography” of a beer, but ... The Search For God and Guinness: A Book Review
On 11/5 Lisa Ahlstedt wrote: The relationship between God and an alcoholic beverage might be a bit startling at first, but the book The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield shows that the connection makes perfect sense in this instance. The book begins with a very detailed history of beer itself, even tracing some arguments ... Pull me a pint, reverend
On 11/3 Christopher Smith wrote: I picked up Stephen Mansfield’s The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World, because frankly I’m a fan of Guinness and because the title piqued my curiosity. As read further into the book however, what I found was a story that ran much deeper than the fleeting pleasures of a fine beer. ... Brief Review of The Search for God and Guinness
On 11/3 Christion Richert wrote: The introduction in this book intrigued me since I enjoy both Guinness and stories about lives changed by a person’s faith. It starts by explaining the history and importance of beer, specifically noting its role in connection with Christianity. The Guinness search begins with Arthur’s development ... Review: The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 11/2 Tiffani Riggers wrote: “The Search for God and Guinness” by Stephen Mansfield is the story of the Guinness family and how the family and those associated with the organization used their wealth and influence to advance the cause of social justice in Ireland. Mansfield is a well-known biographer who has tackled Presidents ... Book Review: For God and Guinness....by Stephen Mansfield
On 11/2 John Williams wrote: Question: Can one company change the world? That's an easy answer if you mention the names AIG and/or Bear Stearns. More difficult question: Can one company change the world and its community positively? Even more difficult question: Can that company change the world and its community from a Christian ... A book about more than beer
On 11/2 Henk-Jan van der Klis wrote: Stephen Mansfield, known for his faith / public life mingled biographies on e.g. Winston Churchill, Pope Benedictus XVI, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, got tired of politics and jumped into Guiness’ world of beer brewers, bankers and preachers. As Guiness celebrates its 250 years in 2009, tracing ... Stephen Mansfield – The Search for God and Guiness
On 11/2 Stephen Wright wrote: Those who don't study history always repeat its errors. "The Search for God and Guinness" by Stephen Mansfield corrects some of the biggest errors in today's culture. The first issue that the book tackles is whether Christians could consume alcohol. I come from a Southern Baptist background that condemns ... Lessons on Following God from Guinness
On 11/1 Mike Brandes wrote: Steven Mansfield serves up a delicious, frothy, and engaging account of the history of the Guinness family, and how they intertwined faith and beer. By this account, the Guinness family took more pride in the faith, and sense of duty to their workers that was passed down from generation to generation than the recipe for ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/30 Belinda Furby wrote: The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World, Stephen Mansfield, 304 pages, Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 13, 2009), ISBN-10: 1595552693Rating: 4.5 of 5 STARSSource: Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers programThis is the first book I’ve reviewed through the Thomas ... Book Review: The Search for God & Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World
On 10/30 Michael Waggoner wrote: Guinness is a name that is synonymous with beer, but Stephen Mansfield shows that there is more to the famous family than just the black stout that bears their name. The founder of the world renowned brewery, Arthur Guinness, was a godly man who truly loved his fellow man as well as a pint. He felt ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/29 John Gibbs wrote: It is reasonably well known that one of the world’s most successful beer brands started two hundred and fifty years ago when Arthur Guinness started brewing ales in Ireland. The lesser-known story which is told by this book is the story of how numerous members of the Guinness brewing dynasty were strong Christians, and it ... The Search for God and Guinness, by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/28 Kevin Hanson wrote: I don't like beer. I really don't like beer. I don't like the taste of it, I don't like the smell of it, I don't like its ever present advertising and, most of all, I loathe what the abuse of beer has regularly offered up to me...Beer is a barracks hallway full of vomit on a Saturday morning at Ft. ... The Search for God and Guinness - Stephen Mansfield
On 10/27 Andy Morgan wrote: I confess that the package from Thomas Nelson sat on my desk for a few days. I had a tinge of regret in agreeing to review this book, which is why it remained unopened. However, once I opened up the book I was hooked. Now, I knew Stephen Mansfield is a good writer. I have read ... The Search For God And Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/27 James Offhaus wrote: I have recently finished reading In Search for God and Guinness, by Stephen Mansfield. I have to say that this book took me totally by surprise. At first glance I thought it would just be an entertaining read about beer, and more specifically, the history of the Guinness brand name. From the very beginning ... Review of "In Search for God and Guinness"
On 10/26 Jimmy Donaghy wrote: I just finished reading THE SEARCH FOR GOD AND GUINNESS, a biography of the beer that changed the world and I gotta say, it was pretty great. The first chapter alone is worth the price of admission! This book is full of beer history, Irish history, and the long tradition of the Guinness family and ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/26 Jared Yaple wrote: Ok, let me be honest. A book with the words “God” and “Guinness” in the title cause ridiculous Renee Zellweger ”You had me at hello” butterflies in my stomach. As someone who has studied theology with a brew in hand, I can say that I was more than excited to read this book! And I loved ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/26 Nicole Smith wrote: I also enjoyed reading about Ireland and the history of the country and about Arthur Guinness. He did some great things for all. He was definitely a caring person and wanted to make sure everyone had necessities, like beer for safe drinking... Book Review: God and Guinness
On 10/25 Brian Welter wrote: More a biography of the family and corporation than of the beer, The Search for God and Guinness nevertheless interweaves several interesting strands, including history, beer-making, and vast societal change. Mansfield keeps the storyline close to the people involved, painting interesting, believable, ... Guinness' Protestant Work Ethic
On 10/24 Bonnie Buckingham wrote: The Search for God and Guinness:A Biography of the Beer that Changedthe Worldby Stephen MansfieldPublished: Thomas Nelson PublishersA book about beer? The title gives awaypart of the story: the Guinness family andhow they used their wealth to bless othersand change cultures as godly leaders.This is a ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/24 Jon Kelly wrote: Simply put, this book is about the history of Guinness beer and the Guinness family. It follows the family as they attempt to perfect a world famous brand. Along the way, we learn of their innovative business practices as they work to improve living and working conditions of their employees, and also ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/24 Rebekah Bishop wrote: I finished The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield and cannot stop sharing about this great book with my friends, my coworkers, my family and almost anyone who will listen. Beginning with Arthur, the founder of Guinness Brewery, the book chronicles the family of Guinness. It tells the stories ... From Ignorance of Guinness
On 10/23 Ken Miller wrote: If you like beer you’ll like this book. Even if you don’t like beer, you’ll like the book for its great account of how a company can and should be socially responsible. If you’re a teetotaler, you’ll be intrigued at how the eminent missionary Hudson Taylor* and many other great evangelicals were influenced and encouraged ... Review: In Search for God and Guiness
On 10/23 Christi S wrote: Ok, I admit it appealed to my contrary streak to get a book from a christian publisher about beer - and not one denouncing beer but telling how faith was as important in the heritage of Guinness as brewing beer. I was amazed at how well I enjoyed the book though.The book description reads: It began in ... The Search for God and Guinness - Stephen Mansfield
On 10/22 Roger Wilson wrote: I did not grow up among beer drinkers, yet I was not surrounded by people who preached against beer either. I had a grandfather who like his beer, and I tasted it when I was pretty small...didn't really like it! My other grandparents were pretty strong Christians, and that grandmother belonged ... More to Guinness than a Beverage
On 10/22 Victor Mashni wrote: The Search for God and Guinness A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World By Stephen Mansfield The history of Guinness, one of the world’s most famous brands, reveals the noble heights and crushing descents of a great family and an innovative business. It began in Ireland in the late 1700’s. ... Guinness and God?
On 10/22 Mitchell Blackburn wrote: I was immediately captured by the simple, but striking, cover. A pint of Guinness, back-lit by a heavenly glow.It was no coincidence. This book indeed reveals the heavenly glow of the Guinness family.In the prologue, I was drawn in by Mansfield's account of an encounter where he concisely shared ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/22 john umland wrote: I read a good book, recently sent to me for review by Thomas Nelson, called The Search for God and Guinness: A biography of the beer that changed the world by Stephen Mansfield. His purpose for writing the book is best summed up at the end in the bibliography. Mansfield writes, ...my purpose has been ... book report: The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/21 Tim Street wrote: 4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant walk through history, October 21, 2009 Mansfield's "The Search for God and Guinness" tells the tale of the Guinness family's incredible devotion to their faith, their craft and their country through the generations. It's a legacy that's likely well-known in Ireland, but ... A pleasant walk through history
On 10/21 Carrie Anderson wrote: The Search for God and Guinness, a book by Stephen Mansfield, begins with a brief history of beer and moves on to the specifics of the Guinness family and their influence on the world of brewing (and more).The Guinness family story begins with Arthur Guinness, the patriarch of the family and the creator ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/20 Mike Freestone wrote: To rephrase famous saying from the Guinness ad campaign "It's a great day for a book about Guinness.....and God!" A delightful and and delectable read that tells the story of the famous brewing dynasty of the Guinness Family. Not limited to merely their story, we are treated to the historical tales ...
On 10/20 Christopher DiVietro wrote: Recently I was afforded the privilege of reviewing The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield through the Thomas Nelson Blogger Book Review Program. Herein, celebrated author Stephen Mansfield traces the lineage of the most prominent beer in the world, Guinness. From its humble beginnings ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/20 Emily Kelly wrote: The author begins by giving a brief history of beer. He provides a case for the morally acceptable consumption of beer; it seems like he is trying to at once appease and attract those opposed to all forms of drinking. I found it interesting to learn how the first beers were most definitely brewed accidentally ... God and Guinness
On 10/20 Shawn Galla wrote: There are many who would look at this book and immediately disapprove of what the title suggests. Here in America, Christians often disassociate alcohol with God. Stephen Mansfield does a great job of comparing the history of Guiness to how Christians should care for others. Some people maybe looking for theology out of the book, but ... Search For God and Guiness
On 10/20 Steven Chance wrote: As one who seldom imbibes, I never imagined myself reading a book about the history of beer. Yet, little did I know of the importance on this drink within the history of societies but also within the history of the church. Beer not only served as the answer to disease infested water, it was also promoted ... Beer and God
On 10/19 Michelle Yoder wrote: I just finished reading the book “The Search for God and Guinness” by Stephen Mansfield. I have to admit the title is what drew me to want to read this book. What does searching for God and beer have in common? By the last page, I learned what they had in common.This book starts with the history ... "The Search for God and Guinness" by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/19 Rick Hanzlik wrote: In the 1920s, the Guinness employee enjoyed full medical and dental coverage, a reading room in the plant, a massage service, meal service, company funded pension, educational benefits and a guarantee of two pints of Guinness a day. During World War I, any employee who served in uniform was guaranteed ... The search for GOD and Guinness - a book review
On 10/19 Catherine Gramze wrote: I have signed up to be a blogger book reviewer for Thomas Nelson publishers. I get books for free, and all I have to do is read and review them! The Search for God and Guinness is more than a history of the brewery, although it includes that. It is more than a history of the ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/18 Eric Stephens wrote: This book provides a historical perspective on the infamous Guinness family. The journey starts with the early beginnings of the Guinness breweries and weaves itself through 250 years’ worth of events. The author, being a Christian, shows how the Guinness family created wealth measured not in pounds ... Review: The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/18 PC Walker wrote: Mansfield is an able historian, and if you are like me the history will weigh on your attention from time to time. If you have a love for beer or God, you may have to challenge yourself to endure through your own judgments. But if you have a love for both God and beer, this book will leave you craving ... Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/18 Brian Glaze wrote: Thomas Nelson, the publisher of the book The Search for God and Guinness sent me a copy of the book for my review on my blog. This book, by Stephen Mansfield, tells the almost unbelievable story of Arthur Guinness and his family. Arthur Guinness founded the Guinness brewery in 1759. While the story ... The Search of God and Guinness
On 10/18 Christina Puntigam wrote: The Search for God and Guinness is very much like a nice pint of Guinness. When you first have it placed before you, it looks marvelous and enjoyable. You take in that first sip and are in glorious bliss. It becomes more and more filling as you make your way through and by the final ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/17 Robin McCoy wrote: It was the title that intrigued me. It was the story that drew me in. It was the history, the passion of one family and the higher calling they felt God had given to them that captured my mind and heart as I read through this story of love, compassion, ambition, generosity, ingenuity and creativity. ... The Search For God and Guinness
On 10/17 Anne Hogan wrote: This book provided a fascinating look into the history of Guiness Beer and the Guiness family. I love history, and I find the history of alcohol fascinating - you don't realize just how big a part it plays in human history until you read a book like this. Like everyone else, I knew that Guiness Beer ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guiness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/16 Debra Kelly wrote: Being of proud Irish descent, having always had an appreciation and certain reverence for Guinness stout, and being a Christian as well, I was very much interested in the topic of this book. What I was not anticipating was the absolute enthrallment I would find with a work of historical non-fiction and ... More than I ever expected!
On 10/16 Brandee Holland wrote: The Search for God and Guinness, by Stephen Mansfield, is a very interesting, however brief history of the Guinness beer company and its founding family. It highlights the magnanimity of the founding fathers of Guinness, especially in the ways that they cared for their employees in an era and place ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/16 Ken Elsner wrote: Passion! Dedication! Perseverance! Faith! Compassion! All of these words describing one the most influential men and families in Ireland and eventually the world. A man that saw a need in his city and county that turned into generations of family members dedicating their lives to the service of God ... The Search For God and Guinness
On 10/15 Ian McLaren wrote: The subject of the adult beverage has often been quite contentious in Christian circles. In his ‘biography of the beer that changed the world’, Stephen Mansfield addresses the topic within the context of a world wherein beer has played a prominent role and has often been embraced - in moderation ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/15 Blake Durham wrote: Have you ever wondered where Guinness got its start? That is the question that author Stephen Mansfield seeks to answer in his "biography of the beer that changed the world." This is not simply the story of a great beer , but of the family behind it that believed it to be their duty and calling to use ... God's Beer
On 10/15 John Bird wrote: A stained glass window in Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral stands as a reminder of the Guinness family’s charity and compassion. Beneath the scene of a saintly figure ministering to the poor are the words of Jesus: “I was thirsty and ye gave me drink.”In The Search for God and Guinness, Stephen ... The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/14 Jeff Pinkleton wrote: Stephen Mansfield comes up with another winner of a book in his latest. Much like Mansfield, while not being a legalist, I can have my thoughts of beer, and is there value in it and how does it work in a God-honoring, God-hearing, productive way. Yet that is exactly there story of Arthur Guinness. ... Mansfield wins again!
On 10/14 Tanya Metzner wrote: The Search For God and GuinnessBy Stephen MansfieldThomas Nelson PublishingThis book tells the history of one of the world's most successful beer manufactures, Guinness. The author follows two and half centuries of the Guinness family, beginning with the founder Arthur Guinness. It tells of not only ... God And Guinness By Stephen Mansfield... A Review
On 10/13 Meghan Tooker wrote: Mostly everyone knows the name Guinness, the dark beer made in Ireland mostly drank on Saint Patrick's Day. But unless you have gone to Ireland or read about Arthur Guinness, the man who started the company, you would not know much else about this product. Returning from a trip to Ireland, relatives ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/13 Erik DiVietro wrote: I am not a huge fan of Guinness. As I get older, I have warmed to it but it is not my favorite beer. (In case you’re wondering, that distinction goes to Sam Adams’ White Ale.) Perhaps it is because I’m not Irish. But I have always held Guinness in the highest regard because of ... Book Review – The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/13 Stephen Barkley wrote: Where do you go after writing best-selling books about the faith of George W. Bush and Barack Obama? To beer, of course! This fascinating volume delves into the history of the most iconic family in brewing. After a chapter on the history of beer and civilization (hint: it’s far more important than ... The Search for God and Guinness | Stephen Mansfield
On 10/12 Charles Wiese wrote: This is a great book. It tells the story of the history of beer, the story of Christianity's historically close relationship with beer, the story of Guinness beer, and the story of the Guinness family. If it weren't for modern evangelicalism's condemnation of alcohol in all forms, I'm sure this story ... The Search For God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World
On 10/12 Daniel Butcher wrote: Stephen Mansfield in The Search for God and Guinness combines two topics that many may find opposed, beer and God. Mansfield provides an overview of the long holy history of beer and its importance from ancient to early modern society. He overturns the myth of the establishment of the Guinness brewery ... The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World by Stephen Mansfield.
On 10/12 Scott Dickson wrote: The title of this book piqued my interest. Having spent a number of years as a member of a famously teetotaling church denomination I had been used to thinking of alcoholic beverages as something bordering on immoral. While I had left that denomination and even came to a more enlightened conclusion about alcohol that allowed ... Review: The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/12 Jill Buck wrote: The Search for God and Guinness Stephen Mansfield gives the background history of how beer came into being and how it came to be brewed along with it’s importance to cultivating established civilizations. He also traces the Guinness family for over 200 years from the first Guinness to begin the brewery ... "The Search for God and Guinness:A Biography of the Beer the Changed the World" by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/12 Marian Perera wrote: "Beer, well respected and rightly consumed, can be a gift of God." Okay, I had to keep reading after that. Stephen Mansfield's "The Search for God and Guinness" is a story of the Guinness family's rise from the humble working-class to the owners of the largest business enterprise in Ireland (the ... The Search for God and Guinness, by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/11 William Spinks wrote: I think I may have had a Guinness only once before in my life, and if so, then tonight I had my second. Now, knowing the story of this storied family, it was really enjoyable. I'm a convert. Stephen Mansfield's bailiwick is History. With a PhD in history and literature he is a highly skilled researcher ... Lives Lived with Purpose
On 10/11 Jonathan Stegall wrote: Through the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers program, I got to read The Search for God and Guinness, by Stephen Mansfield. I love Guinness – a well-poured Guinness in a bar with a friend is one of my favorite things, so I was excited to read this. The book discusses the history of Arthur Guinness, ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/11 Wesley Dowler wrote: Stephen Mansfield’s Latest Book starts with a brief history of beer’s influence in religion then moves to a account of the Guinness family. The history portion examines theories on how fermentation was discovered, early influences of beer in Near Eastern religions (such as the Gilgamesh Epic), ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/11 Charles Meeks wrote: The title is the most intriguing aspect of this book, and though it lends a bit of direction to the text insofar as the author himself had direction, I would say that it is a bit of a misnomer. "The Search for God and Guinness" makes me think that the author is somehow going to show how theology and ... God and Guinness...a match fabricated by Mansfield
On 10/10 Jim Kane wrote: “[Guinness] did not drain a man and then expect the church or the state to rebuild him again. They invested… They did this because it was the right thing to do, yes, but also because it made their firm more successful than those who did not understand this vital kind of investment.” Coming from a teetotaler ... Review of Stephen Mansfield’s The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/9 William Johnson wrote: Hey readers. Here is another one of those reviews I do because Thomas Nelson gave me a free book. They told me I could say whatever I wanted, but wanted to make sure you knew I got something out of the deal for it! It might seem a little sacrilegious at first glance to consider the ... “The Search for God and Guinness” Review
On 10/8 Nikki Lyman wrote: I requested this book through Thomas Nelson Publisher's blogging review program mainly due to the interesting title (and the fact that I thought the combo of God/Guiness would be interesting). I was not disappointed, nor was I really impressed. The author writes about a family who trusted that God had ... God and...what?!
On 10/8 Mark Smith wrote: "So like, what does Guinness do?" she asked. With that innocent question Mansfield ferments a tall pour of a tale about the Guinness family, brand, social responsibility, religion and oh, the beverage. Effervescence of refreshment, a mug of living history this book is. Did you know that the same yeast ... Pint sized pilgrimage into the Guinness family
On 10/7 David Richmond wrote: Stephen Mansfield invites you to take a look at history through the lens of beer in his book, The Search for God and Guiness. Mansfield masterfully tells the story of the Guiness family's work and impact over the last 250 years. The story begins with entrepreneur Arthur Guiness and his twofold pursuit ... The Search for God and Guiness by Stephen Mansfield
On 10/7 Scotty Strickland wrote: What a privilege it's been to read Stephen Mansfield's "The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World". I was especially intrigued by the title and it was immediately a must read for me. The respect that Mansfield gives the history of the Guinness family is quite apparent ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/7 Alistair Reece wrote: There are few beers on earth as iconic as Guinness, few brands as well defined and even a source of national pride, few families as remarkable. In three phrases you basically have the premise of Stephen Mansfield's new book, The Search for God and Guinness.Guiness was the first legal beer I ever drank, ... Book Review: The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/6 Micah Hasty wrote: The history of Guinness, one of the world’s most famous brands, reveals the noble heights and crushing descents of a great family and an innovative business.It began in Ireland in the late 1700’s. The water in Ireland, indeed throughout Europe, was famously undrinkable, and the gin and whiskey that ... The Search for God and Guinness A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World By Stephen Mansfield - Book Review
On 10/6 Laura Navarro wrote: The Search for God and Guinness by Stephen Mansfield is my latest Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers pick. It is my husband’s favorite beer so it should be a fun read for both of us. This book was a pleasant surprise. It provided a history lesson on beer, described the formation and growth of ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/5 Becky Campbell wrote: I read an interesting Thomas Nelson book this week. Guinness beer isn't the usual Christian book publishing company topic. In fact, there are many conservative Christians that would have big problems with the main idea presented in this book: God works through not only "specifically religious careers" ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 10/5 Alex Sofet wrote: This book was really interesting. When you think of beer and church you don’t think the two mix together that well do you? This book is pretty interesting, even if you don’t like beer at all. The fist chapter was talking about the history of beer. The next chapter was explaining about what how they ... The Search for God and Guinness By Stephen Mansfield
On 10/5 Chad Estes wrote: Stephen Mansfield, a New York Times best-selling author, is known for writing books where he observes faith intersecting with public life. He has written about the faith of Winston Churchill, George W. Bush and later took up his pen to write about the faith of then presidential nominee, Barack Obama. ... A light tale about a dark ale!
On 10/4 Jonathan Aigner wrote: Recently heard in a sermon: You might be surprised if you knew some of the sinful things I had in my past. I was mean. I closed many a bar down. I have not recently heard this in a sermon: Beer is good. There, I said it. I can hear my Southern Baptist heritage crying out with pain at that statement. ... the gospel according to beer
On 10/4 Adam Shields wrote: This is an unusual book. First of all, the in the US there is a pretty clear anti-drinking message by the church, so anything that merges drinking and God is usually suspect. The first chapter of this book does a good job giving a history of beer, civilization and the church. I think it makes a ... The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World
On 10/4 Jenni Baier wrote: What does God have to do with brewing beer? This book explores the history of Guinness and lets us peer into the lives of those who turned the dark brew into an internationally recognized brand. Along the way we meet real people with genuine faith and a deep commitment not only to improve the quality of ... The Search for God and Guinness by Steven Mansfield
On 9/30 Derek Cameron wrote: This is the story of Arthur Guinness and his famous dark beer.Beer has been much more central to society than most people realize. One historian even speculates that the need for organized beer-making provided the original motivation for humans to group themselves together into stable agricultural settlements. ... The Search for God and Guinness
On 9/29 William Colburn wrote: I do not believe that the average Joe would expect a biography about beer to uplift one's spiritual being. Yet a more than ordinary man, Arthur Guinness, was full of surprises - as you will discover in this book. Mansfield takes us, as usual, on a delightful journey. He prepares us with a rather comprehensive, ... The Search for God and Guinness, by Stephen Mansfield