When Bad Things Happen to Good People

When Bad Things Happen to Good People

by Harold S. Kushner

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4.6 stars from 5,167 reviews. One of the highest rated Memoir books we track.

149 pages~2.5 hr readPublished by DianaPublished 1981-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You've experienced loss or tragedy and need permission to stop blaming yourself or searching for cosmic reasons.
  • You're struggling with your faith after something unfair happened and want a thoughtful perspective from someone who's been there.
  • You care for someone grieving and want to understand what might actually help them.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You believe suffering always happens for a reason or serves a larger purpose in God's plan.
  • You want theological arguments or proofs about God's existence rather than honest wrestling with doubt.
  • You prefer practical self-help steps over philosophical reflection on why bad things occur.

About this book

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner wrote this book after his three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that would limit the boy's life to his early teens. Facing this tragedy, Kushner grappled with fundamental questions about suffering and faith. The book is a contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. Kushner draws on his perspectives as a rabbi, parent, reader, and human being to explore these difficult questions. The work offers clear thinking and consolation during times of sorrow.

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