Woman: My Confession

by Marianne Collins

You're invited to become a part of the Miracle. Give yourself and everyone you know the most important conversion story of our generation. "Everything in this book is a surprise. It's the best book I have ever read." (Joseph Wood, Author) At 100 pages you can start after dinner and finish before bedtime. An international phenomenon.

"I have never read a book which provides so much enlightenment in so few pages. As for the ending, well, I am still shaking." (Sandra Sienna Williams, Single Mom, Therapist).

"I found myself in this book--and so will you." (Gigi Bealkowski, EHS Corporate Manager).

104 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published August 1, 2017

Reviews

[Amanda Lauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're going to read this book, I would suggest carving out a couple hours of uninterrupted reading time, because once you start it you won't be able to put it down. When Marianne Collins titled this My Confession, she wasn't kidding. She didn't sugar coat anything that went on in her life from being in abusive relationships to having an abortion. I was completely caught off guard by the ending. This is a book I'll definitely be passing along to my daughters and daughter-in law to read.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

In her memoir, Marianne Collins pulls no punches in presenting the mistakes she made in her journey to find a fervent and lasting love. Born to a dysfunctional Catholic family, she chronicles her life from her teenage to adult years through various unsuccessful associations with men until she finally rediscovers a forever home in the Church.
Collins story evokes for me a modern day retelling of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke. Collins could be the 21st century daughter searching throughout her life to find independence and self-worth. It is no surprise that she refers to herself in that way as she finds herself reverting to her Catholic faith in the second part of her memoir.
“Like the prodigal daughter, I had returned, and the Father ran out to embrace me.”
The purpose of the parables of Christ was to illustrate a powerful and spiritual lesson. This too is Collins’ purpose as she directly addresses the reader frequently to show her desire for others to benefit from her experiences. There is no doubt that the challenges she faced throughout her life are relatable and genuine. Reading the life of Marianne illuminates, in a society of promiscuity and immorality, the true meaning of the son who finally acknowledges how much better life is with his father at home.

[Jasmine Dorsett · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have ever struggled with your faith and thought you were the only one experiencing what you are, read this book. Marianne is so open about her life, her pain, her relationships. She made me feel normal. Loved even. And brought me to remember God forgives, all day every day. And when he forgives he purposely forgets so he can live us anew.

[Diana Wu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful and inspiring book! Marianne’s story has brought me to tears.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free from Catholicity.

[Sarah Wagner · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cried at the end. Great book however there was a few grammatical errors. A bit all over the place, but I feel like it all comes together in the end.