When Life Hurts : Finding The Strength To Build Anew When Your Whole Life Falls Apart

Author: Wayne D. Dosick
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ISBN: 0062515276
Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco (11 February, 1998)
Sales Rank: 288,184
Average Customer Rating: 3.86 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 4 out of 5
Moving Personal Account of Material Loss
Some may contend that rabbi Dosick's book leaves something to be desired because it deals with material loss, rather than with the loss of a loved one. But possessions do have emotional value, and losing everything one owns in a fire does hurt. The author faces the doubts that his loss raised about his faith in God, and his journey to resolve these doubts is worth following. Although there are no easy or obvious answers, rabbi Dosick's suggestions can help readers cope more effectively with whatever kinds of loss and doubt they may face.

Rating: 4 out of 5
Relationship with God and Material losses
the last third is very good. The book has several good meditative moments and some good prayers and poetry. The Rabbi does a nice job of explaining the reasons for faith in God by the individual. I would suggest this book for readers from age 18 onward.

Rating: 1 out of 5
sorry you had a fire
It is too bad the author had a fire, but life goes on. I thought it was shallow and materialistic, and it makes Jews look stereotypical.

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