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snerp_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
An important book for both grievers and those looking to reconcile their faith with their own unfortunate circumstances in this world.
Rabbi Harold S. Kushner provides a refreshingly compassionate view to the age old question of "why do bad things happen to good people?", through his own life experiences alonside biblical stories and analysis.
I will add a warning for some prevalent ableism throughout the book, though his language is clearly heavily influenced by the tragic loss of his son at a young age, and some terminology is now outdated since this book was first published in 1981.
Criticism aside, this book is enlightening and comforting, and gives readers the tools to have a healthy view of religion and struggle.
Rabbi Harold S. Kushner provides a refreshingly compassionate view to the age old question of "why do bad things happen to good people?", through his own life experiences alonside biblical stories and analysis.
I will add a warning for some prevalent ableism throughout the book, though his language is clearly heavily influenced by the tragic loss of his son at a young age, and some terminology is now outdated since this book was first published in 1981.
Criticism aside, this book is enlightening and comforting, and gives readers the tools to have a healthy view of religion and struggle.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism and Child death
Minor: Genocide
mariamj's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
Thought provoking perspective for looking at God and His relationship to us human beings. As a member of a different religious group, this was a really good read! Very insightful!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Religious bigotry
brassmonkey's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Ableism and Religious bigotry
erinsbookshelves's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
There are some uses of the r-word in reference to disabled people since this book was originally written in the early 1980s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Death
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