Harold S. Kushner
Born: 04-02-1935
Harold S. Kushner is an American rabbi and author, best known for his inspirational work "When Bad Things Happen to Good People." Born in 1935, Kushner has written extensively on faith, ethics, and the human condition, offering comfort and wisdom drawn from his Jewish background. His compassionate approach to life’s challenges has resonated with a global audience, making him a respected voice in spiritual literature.
Book summaries for books written by Harold S. Kushner
Quotes
The world needs people who have come alive.
Life is not fair, but life can still be good.
We cannot control the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.
Helping yourself is connected with helping others.
The way to a better society is not to build barricades, but to build bridges.
Pain is the price we pay for being alive.
God does not cause our misfortunes. Some are caused by bad luck, some are caused by bad people, and some are simply an inevitable consequence of our being human and being mortal.
When we feel weak, we drop our heads on the shoulders of others.
The purpose of prayer is not to change God's mind, which is already perfect, but to change our hearts to be more receptive to the concern and needs of others.
The only way to get rid of the pain of losing someone is to go ahead and feel it.
People are not here to meet our needs. We are here to meet their needs.
When you carry out acts of kindness, you get a wonderful feeling inside. It is as though something inside your body responds and says, yes, this is how I ought to feel.