When Bad Things Happen to Good People (0394297784)

Editorial Review:

Where Is God When You Need Him Most?

Every day we see evidence of innocent people suffering from catastrophe and cruelty, and yet we can't understand or make sense of the question "why?" If there is a just and all powerful God, then why do bad things happen to good people?

Based on the nationally acclaimed bestseller, this program features the distinguished Rabbi Harold S. Kushner in a touching, heart-warming conversation. Inspired by the death of his 14-year-old son and his family's shared ordeal, Rabbi Kushner tells how to deal spiritually with an unfair loss or tragedy. He gives us wise and compassionate advice on how we can cope, what we should do about our anger and how we can keep from feeling guilty that we are the cause of bad things that happen. On this cassette Rabbi Kushner reaches out to people of all faiths as he offers a message of love and peace.

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:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

No help:

This book might help someone of Jewish faith but it didn't do anything for my grief.

when bad things happen to good people:

It is indeed a book "...for everyone who has been hurt by life-..." and "...a book that heals...". Born of a tragedy in his own life, Rabbi Kushner transcends a strong belief in Gods goodness and fairness, instead of blame for natural disasters,illness and accidents, or complacencent acceptance of all things as Gods will, judgment and punishment.
Kushner redefines miracles, by way of prayer for strength, courage and help, "...to bear the unbearable.". Although miraculous cures and escapes "...do happen... more info

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WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE:

Have enjoyed this book immensely.
The author is particularly happy when he comes up with a clear explanation of the negative aspects of our lives and why GOD does not get involved.

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