{"product_id":"living-a-life-that-matters-paperback","title":"Living a Life That Matters - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHarold S. Kushner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA bestselling work of spiritual advice from a nationally known spiritual leader and beloved author that offers \"a set of guideposts for living a useful and fulfilled life, no matter what the future holds\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Drawing on the stories of his own congregants, on literature, current events and, above all, on the Biblical story of Jacob (the worldly trickster who evolves into a man of God), Rabbi Harold S. Kushner--author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Bad Things Happen to Good People\u003c\/i\u003e--addresses some of the most persistent dilemmas of the human condition: Why do decent people so often violate their moral standards? How can we pursue justice without giving in to the lure of revenge? How can we turn our relationships with family and friends into genuine sources of meaning? Persuasive and sympathetic, filled with humanity and warmth, \u003ci\u003eLiving a Life That Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply rewarding book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost of us need to feel that we matter in some way; perhaps this explains the high value placed on titles, corner offices, and even fleeting celebrity. But most of us also need to feel that we are good people. In this luminous yet practical book of spiritual advice, Harold Kushner bridges the gap between these seemingly irreconcilable needs, showing us how even our smallest daily actions can become stepping stones toward integrity. \u003cbr\u003eDrawing on the stories of his own congregants, on literature, current events and, above all, on the Biblical story of Jacob, the worldly trickster who evolves into a man of God --Kushner addresses some of the most persistent dilemmas of the human condition: Why do decent people so often violate their moral standards? How can we pursue justice without giving in to the lure of revenge? How can we turn our relationships with family and friends into genuine sources of meaning? Persuasive and sympathetic, filled with humanity and warmth, Living a Life That Matters\" is a deeply rewarding book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHAROLD S. KUSHNER is rabbi laureate of Temple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts, having long served that congregation. He is best known as the author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Bad Things Happen to Good People\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8 x 5.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755680235808,"sku":"9780385720946","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4c0e57d081a6e069c007bdc493ce0d49.webp?v=1780065697","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/living-a-life-that-matters-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}