Video review — tap to play
Everybody, Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People
Christian Books & Bibles, Christian Living, Spiritual Growth
What if the key to a freer, more meaningful life is simply learning to love people without limits? In *Everybody, Always*, Bob Goff explores what it means to love everyone—including the difficult, intimidating, and unexpected people we might rather avoid. Through humorous stories, personal failures, and extraordinary encounters, he shares lessons about overcoming fear, recognizing our blind spots, and choosing love even when it feels uncomfortable. From skydiving adventures to an unlikely friendship with a Ugandan witch doctor, Goff shows how extravagant love can transform the lives of others while changing our own in ways we never expect.
- Release Date
- 2018
- Length
- 224 pages
- Publisher
- Nelson Books
We may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Our Review
About the book
In this 2018 follow-up to Love Does, lawyer and author Bob Goff shares stories from his life to argue for a Christian practice of loving people without conditions, including difficult and unlikely people. Short chapters mix humorous personal anecdotes with reflections on faith, kindness and overcoming fear.
Our review
Bob Goff’s joyful, story-packed case for loving people without first checking whether they deserve it.
Goff writes the way an enthusiastic friend talks, with one wild anecdote leading into the next and a big-hearted lesson at the end of each. The core message, that faith should show up as generous, risky love for everyone, including people we find difficult, is delivered with warmth and humor rather than preaching. The short chapters make it easy to read in pieces, and many readers will find it genuinely encouraging and uplifting.
The same style can wear thin. The chapters follow a similar pattern, and some stories feel more like charming detours than illustrations of the point. Readers outside the Christian tradition may find the faith framing limits its appeal, while those seeking theological depth may want more substance. It works best as an inspiring, light read for believers looking for a nudge toward kindness.
What we loved
- Warm, funny and highly readable
- A clear, compassionate central message
- Short chapters ideal for daily reading
Keep in mind
- Repetitive structure across chapters
- Light on depth for readers wanting theology
Read it if you like
fans of Goff’s Love Does, readers of Donald Miller, Christian readers looking for uplifting stories
The verdict
A cheerful, encouraging book about radical kindness, best for readers who enjoy faith told through stories.
