The Good Life: Truths That Last in Times of Need

Description

The author of the New York Times bestseller, The Good Book, returns with a clarion call to reject the prevailing notions of success and happiness and anchor our lives instead in the deeper truths of Western moral traditions. Now in paperback.

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.

"...This good book about The Good Life is good news... a balanced and profound proclamation."--Tony Campolo, Professor of Sociology, Eastern University "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 '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 " Highly readable ... as reliable a guide for life as one is likely to find anywhere."--Huston Smith, author of Why Religion Matters "A how-to for living a truly good life....simple and sound."--The [New Jersey] Star-Ledger "A wise, timely, and wonderfully readable celebration of the virtues."--Marcus Borg, author of Reading the Bible Again For the First Time "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 "Clearly and persuasively, Gomes tackles themes such as hope, discipline and success."--Dallas Morning News "A worthwhile addition to all libraries, this volume promises to be another best seller."--Library Journal " In writing about things that matter, [Gomes] has written a book that matters."--Booklist