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Nine essential things I've learned about life / Harold S. Kushner.
"A profoundly inspiring yet practical guide to well-being from one of modern Judaism's most beloved sages.As a congregational rabbi for half a century and the bestselling author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People and twelve other books on faith, ethics, and how to translate the timeless wisdom of religious thought into dealing with everyday challenges, Harold Kushner knows a thing or two about living a good life. In this compassionate new work, Kushner distills nine essential lessons from the sum of his teaching, study and experience, offering a lifetime's worth of spiritual food for thought, pragmatic advice, inspiration for better living, and strength for trying times. With vital, original insights into everything from belief ("there is no commandment in Judaism to believe in God"), to conscience (the Garden of Eden story as you've never heard it), to mercy ("forgiveness is a favor you do yourself, not a favor to the person who offended you"), grounded in Kushner's brilliant readings of Scripture, history and popular culture, Nine Essential Things I've Learned About Life is a capstone addition to Kushner's oeuvre"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780385354097
- ISBN: 0385354096
- Physical Description: x, 171 pages ; 20 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2015.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This is a Borzoi book"--Title page verso. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Self-actualization (Psychology) > Religious aspects > Judaism. God (Judaism) Jewish way of life. Spiritual life > Judaism. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 296.7 Kush (Text) | 33294001958883 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The congregational rabbi and best-selling author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People distills nine essential lessons on living a good life that draws on personal experiences to offer counsel on such topics as belief, conscience and mercy. - Baker & Taylor
Outlines nine essential lessons on living a good life that draw on the author's personal experiences to offer counsel on such topics as belief, conscience, and mercy. - Baker & Taylor
"A profoundly inspiring yet practical guide to well-being from one of modern Judaism's most beloved sages.As a congregational rabbi for half a century and the bestselling author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People and twelve other books on faith, ethics, and how to translate the timeless wisdom of religious thought into dealing with everyday challenges, Harold Kushner knows a thing or two about living a good life. In this compassionate new work, Kushner distills nine essential lessons from the sum of his teaching, study and experience, offering a lifetime's worth of spiritual food for thought, pragmatic advice, inspiration for better living, and strength for trying times. With vital, original insights into everything from belief ("there is no commandment in Judaism to believe in God"), to conscience (the Garden of Eden story as you've never heard it), to mercy ("forgiveness is a favor you do yourself, not a favor to the person who offended you"), grounded in Kushner's brilliant readings of Scripture, history and popular culture, Nine Essential Things I've Learned About Life is a capstone addition to Kushner's oeuvre"-- - Random House, Inc.
From the beloved author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, deeply moving and illuminating reflections on what it means to live a good life.
As a congregational rabbi for half a century and the best-selling author of twelve books on faith, ethics, and how to apply the timeless wisdom of religious thought to everyday challenges, Rabbi Harold S. Kushner has demonstrated time and again his understanding of the human spirit. In this compassionate new work, his most personal since When Bad Things Happen to Good People, Kushner relates how his time as a twenty-first-century rabbi has shaped his senses of religion and morality. He elicits nine essential lessons from the sum of his teaching, study, and experience, offering a lifetimeâs worth of spiritual food for thought, pragmatic advice, inspiration for a more fulfilling life, and strength for trying times.
With fresh, vital insight into belief (âthere is no commandment in Judaism to believe in Godâ), conscience (the Garden of Eden story as youâve never heard it), and mercy (forgiveness is âa favor you do yourself, not an undeserved gesture to the person who hurt youâ), grounded in Kushner's brilliant readings of Scripture, history, and popular culture, Nine Essential Things Iâve Learned About Life is compulsory reading from one of modern Judaismâs foremost sages.
Distilling the wisdom of an extraordinary career, this profoundly inspiring yet practical guide to well-being is truly the capstone to Kushnerâs luminous oeuvre.
