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Books : When Bad Things Happen to Good People |
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List Price: $10.95Amazon.com's Price: $8.76 You Save: $2.19 (20%)Prices subject to change.
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 296.311
EAN: 9781400034727
ISBN: 1400034728
Label: Anchor
Manufacturer: Anchor
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: August 24, 2004
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date: August 24, 2004
Sales Rank: 3030
Studio: Anchor
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Product Description:
When Harold Kushner’s three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease and that he would only live until his early teens, he was faced with one of life’s most difficult questions: Why, God? Years later, Rabbi Kushner wrote this straightforward, elegant contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. Kushner shares his wisdom as a rabbi, a parent, a reader, and a human being. Often imitated but never superseded, When Bad Things Happen to Good People is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow.
Since its original publication in 1981, When Bad Things Happen to Good People has brought solace and hope to millions of readers and its author has become a nationally known spiritual leader.
Amazon.com Review:
Rarely does a book come along that tackles a perennially difficult human issue with such clarity and intelligence. Harold Kushner, a Jewish rabbi facing his own child's fatal illness, deftly guides us through the inadequacies of the traditional answers to the problem of evil, then provides a uniquely practical and compassionate answer that has appealed to millions of readers across all religious creeds. Remarkable for its intensely relevant real-life examples and its fluid prose, this book cannot go unread by anyone who has ever been troubled by the question, 'Why me?'
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - One of my all time favorite books...
I have bought this book several times and continue to give it to friends... it is a book that everyone should read.
Rating:  - Problematic
The book is context-rich and easy to read but still problematic. Copious amount of ink has been spilled tackling the Failed Prayer problem then along comes Harold Kushner's book and PRESTO!!! problem solved. I found this book a bit hard to swallow.
Mankind has been grappling with theological topic called "The problem of evil" for a very long time. This issue was first discussed by the Greek philosopher Epicurus (371-270 BC). Since then, many philosophers and theologians have wrestled with ... Read More
Rating: - a healing message
This book has helped me overcome the hurdles of hating God and hating myself. Rabbi Kushner offers the profoundly comforting insight that God may not be all-powerful, may not be able to prevent tragedy, and is neither punishing us nor abandoning us by allowing it. The rabbi postulates that God gave humanity free will and will not take back that gift in order to intervene in human evil. God set in motion a world of natural laws that operate apart from God's will. To some this might be a frightening ... Read More
Rating: - Great insight into a problem
After reading this book I found my relationship with GOD better! Written simply and using his experience and that from the bible the author opened my eyes! No longer do I see GOD as the creator of pain and misery, but as the source of strength and courage to face the challenges that life presents to us!
Rating: - Inspiring
Another great book by Rabbi KUSHNER. Readable and a solace of comfort for all beliefs
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