Life is Worth Living: Fourth Series
Type
Book
Authors
Category
Spiritual Life
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Publication Year
1956
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., United States
Pages
285
Tags
Description
Here is another in the series of scripts of Bishop Sheen's inspirational television talks that Americans have read and loved since the publication of the first series in 1953. As before, the twenty-six chapters in this book were transcribed from tape recordings, and in printed form they display the same intellectual grasp of both spiritual and temporal problems that has made Bishop Sheen's program outstanding.
With all his wisdom and good humor, known so well by his television audience, Bishop Sheen discusses vital questions of modern society - from common everyday problems of life to the current world situation. His inspiring, informal talks give his views on psychology, world affairs, the problems of youth, love and marriage, philosophy and theology, Russia and communism. Here you will find him answering questions you may have asked yourself - how can I know myself better; what makes people laugh; what causes melancholy; what is Russia's "unknown power"; why do the innocent suffer; and what are the basic differences between East and West that make it so difficult for the two to meet? As Bishop Sheen moves from one topic to another, including both secular and religious, what he has to say is informed and colored by his own deep and moving faith.
You will find here all the informality of Bishop Sheen's television speeches as he chats about his experiences, recited poetry, and tells amusing anecdotes. As before, the book is illustrated with Dik Browne's sprightly and amusing line drawings.
Bishop Sheen has written many books, and many of them have been best sellers. Yet none of these books has had the universal appeal of the Life is Worth Living series. Although the subjects covered are varied, they have perfect unity, for together they constitute a stirring and challenging statement of the Bishop's philosophy of life and living. This is the quality in Bishop Sheen's television talks which has attracted such a huge audience, drawing people from all walks of life and of every religious belief.
Taken from the inside flaps.
With all his wisdom and good humor, known so well by his television audience, Bishop Sheen discusses vital questions of modern society - from common everyday problems of life to the current world situation. His inspiring, informal talks give his views on psychology, world affairs, the problems of youth, love and marriage, philosophy and theology, Russia and communism. Here you will find him answering questions you may have asked yourself - how can I know myself better; what makes people laugh; what causes melancholy; what is Russia's "unknown power"; why do the innocent suffer; and what are the basic differences between East and West that make it so difficult for the two to meet? As Bishop Sheen moves from one topic to another, including both secular and religious, what he has to say is informed and colored by his own deep and moving faith.
You will find here all the informality of Bishop Sheen's television speeches as he chats about his experiences, recited poetry, and tells amusing anecdotes. As before, the book is illustrated with Dik Browne's sprightly and amusing line drawings.
Bishop Sheen has written many books, and many of them have been best sellers. Yet none of these books has had the universal appeal of the Life is Worth Living series. Although the subjects covered are varied, they have perfect unity, for together they constitute a stirring and challenging statement of the Bishop's philosophy of life and living. This is the quality in Bishop Sheen's television talks which has attracted such a huge audience, drawing people from all walks of life and of every religious belief.
Taken from the inside flaps.
Number of Copies
1
