Love Does

By: Bob Goff

Narrated by: Bob Goff

Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins

Publisher's Summary

Love Does shares powerful stories coupled with eye-opening truths and empowers anyone who longs for a better world and a richer faith.

You don’t need another Christian message or a self-help book. You need to have your paradigms about the world shifted into truth. That’s exactly what you get in Love Does.

Have you ever noticed that the real change in your life - the growth that sticks and becomes a part of you - never happens with a program or the sheer grit of your best efforts? It happens over time, like a glacier slowly carving valleys through the mountains.In this book of compelling stories paired with eye-opening truths, author Bob Goff shows you a new way to live, a way that’s drenched with the whimsy of God’s love and the spontaneity of following where He leads when He says “Go!” In this book, you learn what it looks like to be secretly incredible and advance God’s kingdom everywhere you are and wherever you’re going.

For anyone who’s wanted to change the world but thought they needed money, a committee, and permission to get started, Love Does shows what can happen when you decide to do instead of plan, act instead of strategize, and fiercely, invisibly fight for the possibility God has gifted you to uniquely see.

©2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc. (P)2012 Thomas Nelson, Inc.

One of the most amazing books I have ever read!

I bought this title on a whim, but am so glad I did. This is a collection of some of the most amazing and thought-provoking true life stories of the author. After telling the story he share lessons learned from the experience. If you think these stories are just another "run of the mill" collection of cute stories like I thought they might be, you're in for a big surprise! Most of them are so far-fetched it makes you wonder if they really happened. I highly recommend this book to everybody. This is Christianity at its core and makes me want to free myself of all that binds me from allowing LOVE DOES not KNOWS. If you need to have your faith renewed in what love can accomplish in this sad world in which we live PLEASE don't let this title pass you by!

40 of 41 people found this review helpful

Love this Book and Love this Aurthor

What did you love best about Love Does?

I loved that this book was a simple concept but really challenged you to change your thinking.

What other book might you compare Love Does to and why?

I would compare Love Does to Ken Davis's book Fully Alive. They are both extremely inspiring. I developed a real hope for change after reading both of these. I think anyone would be inspired by either or both of these books.

Have you listened to any of Bob Goff’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was the first book by Bob Goff that I have listened to. I think he did a great job. I really enjoy when an author reads their own work because you get their intended emphasis and emotions as the story is told.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed and cried while listening. It really hit home and I felt a good connection to this book.

Any additional comments?

Anyone whose questioning where they are at or where they should go with their life would really enjoy and take something away from this book. I would definitely recommend it!

19 of 19 people found this review helpful

Encouraging and thoughtful

This was just the book I needed right now: an encouraging look at how God loves us and how we can show His love to others. Some of the chapters resonated more with me than others, but I think that is part of what makes the book good: it speaks to you where you are at. It's an easy read or listen and well worth the time.

19 of 20 people found this review helpful

A pleasant surprise, well read by the author

Where does Love Does rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the rare audio books I listened to twice in a row. It brought inspiration through the author's joy of sharing his adventures, leaving the listener convinced that anything is possible with a can-do attitude built on moral and ethical principles.A great book to share in the car on long trips. Well written (it's good that the story has benefitted from the help of Bob's author friend) and presented (benefiting from Bob's unique passion and exuberance which draws the listener in to his world).So yes, a great listen, likely to encourage a "let's just do it," healthy and determined attitude.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, twice. It came at a good time when I needed a pick me up to tackle whatever life brings next.

18 of 20 people found this review helpful

Wonderful and Whimsical

I had heard that this book would change my life, but I didn't believe it until I read it. Goff's stories encourage the reader to live on whims without social restrictions on love and humanity.

This book is narrated by the exuberant author who probably talks with his hands, so there were a handful of times I had to listen twice, but otherwise the narration is also good.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Good Stories and Advice

Any additional comments?

Mr. Goff uses stories from his life and the bible to illustrate a path the avoids the many negatives of modern religion and 'religious people' these days. My teenage daughter and I listened to it together on a car trip. I surprised her with it; she wasn't pleased. However, she liked it so much she went out and bought the book to discuss with her friends (I was pleasantly astounded). I typically can't abide the books found classified in the religion/christianity category these days, but this book is refreshing in its lack of dogma and in its surplus of inspiring ways to live your life to the fullest and in accord with the teachings of Jesus (not any church version of him, but the historical version) without annoying your friends and family and colleagues.

13 of 15 people found this review helpful

Inspiration from a Real [Crazy] Life

What made the experience of listening to Love Does the most enjoyable?

This audiobook will inspire your wild, adventurous side, and passion for God and others, to work itself into your everyday life. Bob Goff tells stories of his own experiences living life on the edge in an everyday kind of way, while welcoming you into his reflections on God and His boundless, bold, abundant love. He reads about his life with authenticity and makes the listener understand that living a life of love [for God and others] requires boldness, but is fully attainable for those of us who are "typical" or "regular" people.

What did you like best about this story?

Bob Goff lives an extraordinary life and speaks about it like "it's just that way it is."

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I enjoyed listening to a chapter at a time, and then allowing myself the time and energy to ponder the things he shared.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Strategic whimsy is so needed!

Absolutely loved "Love Does." Especially since it's read by the author. Bob Goff is my hero!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Love Changes US

Would you listen to Love Does again? Why?

yes, really enjoyable

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

yes there were a couple of places that brought tears of joy to my eyes.

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Do Love

If you could sum up Love Does in three words, what would they be?

Love fixes things

What did you like best about this story?

I was challenged to Love EVERYBODY better.

Have you listened to any of Bob Goff’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

A great book to listen to or read.

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great for both young and old Christians

Really refreshing and i really got reminded of god's love and how to love other better!

Very inspirational book

this book left me with a challenge and an inspiration: am I merely a Bible student or am I a Bible doer. Do I just talk love or do I love?

Wow, life changing moments!

I recommend to all ages, a fantastic audiobook. If you want to do a bit of soul searching, rethinking your attitude, understanding what ‘love’ can really consist of than look no further. Bob gives lots of belly laughing accounts of his life which although sometimes beyond what I could imagine doing, are an inspiration to get up and make those changes in your own life.
No homework needed, just listen and go forth!
Loved it and hoping to buy a copy for all my friends this Christmas!!

Read or listen to this book!

This is an incredible book containing so many stories of love and grace. However you access it, it will give plenty of food for thought and may even change your life.

Life giving

Bob Goff you are amazing and your words are full of life! Words cannot describe just how much I have loved listening to this book!

Astounding whimsy!

I absolutely loved this audio.book and loved the fact that bob himself narrates it. Witty and thought provoking I would recommend it.to everyone who needs a bit of uplifting.

an easy to read book The Flows

this is a really good book that's are quite easy to listen to with fantastic narration by Bob Goff you really draws on his experiences show how love does

Brilliant book on practical faith

Absolutely loved it. Highly recommend it. And after you read it, do love...okay?! 🙂 Thanks

disappointing

disappointed with the book. felt like it was far fetched at times. what does love do?

Beautifully written, entertaining and sincere

This is the best 'Christian' book I've ever read (listened to). It's inspirational in a very real kind of way. Bob is a talented writer, storyteller, and the fact he reads it himself brings all those to life. Seeing the world through his lens is refreshing. With bursts of humour that made me laugh out loud on the underground, it was a great read with solid and sincere messages. His messages are practical, relatable, and simply explained. So good, going to buy the physical book! I think I'll also listen to it again.