The Good Life: Truths That Last In Times of Need
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The Good Life: Truths That Last In Times of Need   -     By: Peter J. Gomes

The Good Life: Truths That Last In Times of Need

HarperOne / 2003 / Paperback

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(PUBHarperSanFrancisco)One of America's foremost preachers, Gomes has been minister at the Memorial Church at Harvard since 1974. He contrasts the "plausible lies" that society promotes (e.g., power, riches, freedom, success) vs. the "fantastic truths" that Christianity promulgates---which bring happiness that lasts. 384 pages, softcover.

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Title: The Good Life: Truths That Last In Times of Need
By: Peter J. Gomes
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
Vendor: HarperOne
Publication Date: 2003
Dimensions: 9 X 6 (inches)
Weight: 14 ounces
ISBN: 0060000767
ISBN-13: 9780060000769
Stock No: WW000767

Author Bio

Peter J. Gomes has been minister of Harvard University's Memorial Church since 1974, when he was appointed Pusey Minister of the church, and serves as Plummer Professor of Christian Morals. An American Baptist minister, he was named one of America's top preachers by Time magazine. He is the recipient of thirty-three honorary degrees and an Honorary Fellow of Emmanuel College, the University of Cambridge, England, where the Gomes Lectureship is established in his name.

Editorial Reviews

“...This good book about The Good Life is good news... a balanced and profound proclamation.” - Tony Campolo, Professor of Sociology, Eastern University

“Peter Gomes is well qualified to cast his net wider to people seeking The Good Life.” - Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., President Emeritus, University of Notre Dame

“With his usual eloquence and insight, Gomes reminds us of truths that are now more important to us than ever.” - Karen Armstrong, author of The Battle for God

“Clearly and persuasively, Gomes tackles themes such as hope, discipline and success.” - Dallas Morning News

“ In writing about things that matter, [Gomes] has written a book that matters.” - Booklist

“A worthwhile addition to all libraries, this volume promises to be another best seller.” - Library Journal

“A how-to for living a truly good life....simple and sound.” - The [New Jersey] Star-Ledger

“ Highly readable ... as reliable a guide for life as one is likely to find anywhere.” - Huston Smith, author of Why Religion Matters

“A wise, timely, and wonderfully readable celebration of the virtues.” - Marcus Borg, author of Reading the Bible Again For the First Time

‘Peter at his best...he continues as the Master Teacher of truths we could not hear from others.” - Alan K. Simpson, Former U.S. Senator to Wyoming

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