a must read for all affected by suffering This is a very comforting book. I read soon after our beloved angel-daughter was diagnosed with a fatal disease and it did offer some feeling of peacefulness till the end. Although written by a religious man it was usefull for me who is not religious at all. All of you who are going through a very difficult patch in their lives - this is one book for you. It is a great book also for those who would like to learn more about handling their friends' or relatives' tragedies. This book gives you tips what... more info
An excellent and consoling book I read this book many years ago and often recommended it to friends undergoing tragic events in their lives. Recently I decided to buy it and read it again. It is a truly wonderful little book. Rabbi Kushner does not attempt to answer the "why" questions at all really. He is more concerned with reaching out to those who endure unbearable sufferings with words of comfort and consolation. The message applies to people of all religions and none ..... Essential reading for anyone who just doesn't know what to... more info
This should be our Bible This book is by far the most inspiring book I've ever read. I have tried religion after religion, and none of them seemed to satisy my beliefs. This book takes an educated look at human life and death and makes sense of it, unlike the churches. After I lost my child to an abortion, I had a nervous breakdown and began blaming God. This book made me understand God's involvement in our lives in a whole new way that made perfect sense to me. To all those that belive that God takes our loved ones for His own... more info
The book is well written and easy to understand. I liked this book very much. The book is easy to read and to follow along. By reading the book it helped me to get through the death of a close relative. It helped me to realize that it is not God's fault. If I found a weakness in the book it is that things happen randomly. I believe that there are evil forces in our world that cause our problems. However, no book is perfect.
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. For the following reasons (1) Helps us to understand God, (2) Helps to see that it... more info
