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| 1. | A wonderfully-written perspective on God, life and suffering |
| (Costa Mesa, CA) July 7, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| In a time when so many people are striving for an explanation of why their
lives turn out a certain way, or why things (good or bad) happen to them,
the expressions "it's all part of God's plan," ... read full review |
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| 2. | Great little book |
| (Hessel, MI USA) February 2, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Great reality check, no nonsense, no spiritualizing. God indeed loves us,
if we only loved ourselves. Great tool and help for those who might
experience the lowest moments in thier lives. Great companion for those... read full review |
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| 3. | One of the best books I have... |
| (Crossroads America) January 7, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| ....because at different times of my life I found Rabbi Kushner's
explanations of "Why Does God..." and "Why in the world I
have to go thru this?" so appropriate. I first read this shortly
after my older... read full review |
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| 4. | Deserves six stars! |
| (Vero Beach, Florida United States) July 4, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Everyone at some time in their life is overwhelmed emotionally by a loss or
other crisis. This book is essential reading for that time. It will
enable one to endure the unbearable and keep life in perspective. The
author has given the public a gift of unparalled love. |
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| 5. | Good People Turn to be Better humans Indeed! |
| (India) May 12, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Harold Kushner's book has an insight for a heart touching, warming feeling
for those who got to be content with Suffering. Some of the other time in
life, we suffer. Why do we have to suffer? Why do Bad things Happen?... read full review |
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| 6. | A Classic of profound knowledge... |
| (Austin, Texas) December 27, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| When I faced incredible loss a few years ago, I was amazed at the
insensitive words my so-called friends offered in their "compassion",
words that cut me right to the bone of my soul. It seemed that my grief
was a burden... read full review |
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| 7. | Life changing book |
| (Santa Barbara) May 4, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| The wisdom of this book helped me completely rebuild my relationship with
God. I no longer blame God for what S/he could not change. Human beings
have free will, and some of them exercised their free will by torturing me... read full review |
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| 8. | Learning about loss |
| (Santa Barbara) March 25, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I read this book at a time when I was feeling a lot of loss. When one is
feeling loss, and is a reader, a seeker, titles become important. The
title grabbed me at first, and then the words grabbed me. This book not
only... read full review |
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| 9. | For Anyone Who has Suffered a Tragedy in Their Life |
| (Beeville, Texas United States) January 24, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I found the words in "When Bad Things Happen to Good People"
fitting for anyone who has suffered through a tragedy or a trying time in
their life. The book was sent to me by a friend who had lost his
fiance... read full review |
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| 10. | Above and beyond the "self help" genre. |
| (USA) July 31, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This book made me change the way I believe in God. That's pretty powerful
stuff. Rabbi Kushner actually brings logic to religious faith. I know
some think this book is sacrilege, but it helped me come to terms with a... read full review |
