When Bad Things Happen to Good People Audiobook

" Interesting book, and an interesting theory of God's ability to (or not) affect the chaos in everyday life. In short, when bad or tragic things happen, instead of asking "why me", ask "what am I going to do about it now" and ask for strength. "

" This book was like most I've read on the subject of God, answers some questions and creates more. A lot of good points though. "

" I thought this was a really amazing look at common cultural arguments rooted in Judeo-Christian theology for why people suffer and systematically but understandably tears them down, with both the author's personal beliefs and that same theology. I found that it really shines a different light on many traditional Bible stories, like The Garden of Eden and the story of Job, while not being dismissive of religion. (The writer is a rabbi after all.) It really helped me see things in a different light. "

" Very true...I can relate on so many levels. It also made me feel better about myself. "

" I can see how this book would be motivational for some people. However, my perspective on things is a bit different and I didn't quite agree with the author. "

" Awesome book!!! Very motivational!! "

" Harold Kushner is eminently readable and accessible for those of us who are not advanced philosophy students. His writings feel like gifts of wisdom. "

" It is should be in everyone's bookshelf! Wonderful book to read. "

" This book really helps make sense of things that make no sense at all. "

" One of a handful of books I believe every human being on the planet ought to read. "

" Helpful.... "

" This book really helped me. My husband and I are trying to have our first child and we have miscarried twice in5 months. It's been really toughnut this book helped me to make sense of something so senseless. "

" I may have read this before in the distant past. Interesting read, especially right now. "

" One of the best books I've ever read. I recommend it for those who have lost a close family member. "

" This was a fantastic book for me when I went through a terrible time last summer. It changed my life. If you're struggling with something and you can't understand why bad things happen to good people, this is the book for you! "

" I first read this book in the mid-1980's. It was given to me by my therapist. Reading the book gave me hope at a time in my life when I was struggling greatly. And even though some of the spiritual concepts differ from my own religion, that aspect didn't take away from the healing message. "

" Put things into perspective... "

" I'm not sure I agree with the conclusions Rabbi Kushner draws, but it's definitely a philosophically interesting book. "

" rabbi talking about suffering in the world... i actually wrote one of my college apps on this "

" This book explains exactly what God is to me. It's an excellent book! "

" A book I think everyone should read. Deals with the questions we all ask ourselves and gives logical responses. A very human book. "

" Too religious for me to love it, but a lot of the broader principles really made me think. "

" This is a FANTASTIC book ... if you are going through a rough time and question "Why me?" Read this! "

" A wonderful book with clear, concise, logical thought and explanation. I found this in my Grandfathers book shelf. It had never been read. Too bad! "

" Very comforting. "

" A huge comfort in a small package. This book was written by a rabbi that lost his son to a rare disease. He explains why well-meaning people say a lot of wrong things and says a lot of right things. The main thing friends do can do right for a bereft friend is be there and listen. "

" I would assume that if you're religious this book is quite comforting and thought-provoking. Since I'm not though, it is little more than a theological debate that has no role to play in my life. "

" This book helped me through a very difficult time and helped me come to terms with the loss of my father. "