When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold S. Kushner (2004, Trade...

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
ISBN
9781400034727
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1400034728
ISBN-13
9781400034727
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30506113

Product Key Features

Book Title
When Bad Things Happen to Good People
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Christian Life / General, Inspirational, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Emotions
Publication Year
2004
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Self-Help
Author
Harold S. Kushner
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
5.5 Oz
Item Length
7.9 in
Item Width
5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
89-038662
Reviews
"Whether religious or not, this book will speak because it touches-profoundly, but simply-on questions no parent and no person can avoid." --Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School " When Bad Things Happen to Good People offers a moving and humane approach to understanding life's windstorms." --Elisabeth KYbler-Ross "A touching, heartwarming book for those of us who must contend with suffering, and that, of course, is all of us." --Andrew M. Greeley "This is a book all humanity needs. It will help you understand the painful vicissitudes of this life and enable you to stand up to them creatively."  --Norman Vincent Peale, "Whether religious or not, this book will speak because it touchesprofoundly, but simplyon questions no parent and no person can avoid." Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School "When Bad Things Happen to Good People offers a moving and humane approach to understanding life's windstorms." Elisabeth KŸbler-Ross "A touching, heartwarming book for those of us who must contend with suffering, and that, of course, is all of us." Andrew M. Greeley "This is a book all humanity needs. It will help you understand the painful vicissitudes of this life and enable you to stand up to them creatively." Norman Vincent Peale, "Whether religious or not, this book will speak because it touches-profoundly, but simply-on questions no parent and no person can avoid." --Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School " When Bad Things Happen to Good People offers a moving and humane approach to understanding life's windstorms." --Elisabeth Kübler-Ross "A touching, heartwarming book for those of us who must contend with suffering, and that, of course, is all of us." --Andrew M. Greeley "This is a book all humanity needs. It will help you understand the painful vicissitudes of this life and enable you to stand up to them creatively." --Norman Vincent Peale, "Whether religious or not, this book will speak because it touchesprofoundly, but simplyon questions no parent and no person can avoid." Harvey Cox, Harvard Divinity School " When Bad Things Happen to Good People offers a moving and humane approach to understanding life's windstorms." Elisabeth KŸbler-Ross "A touching, heartwarming book for those of us who must contend with suffering, and that, of course, is all of us." Andrew M. Greeley "This is a book all humanity needs. It will help you understand the painful vicissitudes of this life and enable you to stand up to them creatively." Norman Vincent Peale
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
296.3/118
Synopsis
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The inspirational classic from a renowned spiritual leader that "offers a moving and humane approach to understanding life's windstorms" (Elisabeth Kübler-Ross). When Harold Kushner's three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy 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. In these pages, 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 Peopl e is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow., #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER .The inspirational classic from a renowned spiritual leader that"offers a moving and humane approach to understanding life's windstorms" (Elisabeth K bler-Ross). When Harold Kushner's three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy 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. In these pages, 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 Peopl eis a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow., The #1 bestselling inspirational classic from the nationally known spiritual leader; a source of solace and hope for over 4 million readers. When Harold Kushner's three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy 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. In these pages, 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 Peopl e is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow., As a young theology student, Harold Kushner puzzled over the Book of Job. As a small-town rabbi he counseled other people through pain and grief. But not until he learned that his three-year-old son, Aaron, would die in his early teens of a rare disease did he confront one of life's most difficult questions: Where do we find the resources to cope when tragedy strikes?
LC Classification Number
BM645.P7K87 1989

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