About the Book: What does it mean to suffer? What enables some people to emerge from tragedy while others are spiritually crushed by it? Why do so many Americans think of suffering as something that happens to other people-who usually deserve it? These are some of the questions at the heart of this powerful book.
Combining reportage, personal narrative, and moral philosophy, Peter Trachtenberg tells the stories of grass-roots genocide tribunals in Rwanda and tsunami survivors in Sri Lanka, an innocent man on death row, and a family bereaved on 9/11. He examines texts from the Book of Job to the Bodhicharyavatara and the writings of Simone Weil. THE BOOK OF CALAMITIES is a provocative and sweeping look at one of the biggest paradoxes of the human condition--and the surprising strength and resilience of those who are forced to confront it.
I think this book sounds really good and Hachette's giving away 5 copies! Leave a comment if you're interested in winning it and you have a United States or Canadian address.
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Book of Calamities by Peter Trachtenberg Giveaway!
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What a provocative topic! I would really like to read this and see where different mindsets and life philosophies are coming from. I think this would really generate some deep thought and worthwhile reflection.
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Elizabeth
Sounds very interesting. Please put my name in the hat.
Count me in!! Thanks!
Those paradoxes are so intriguing!
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I have been brought up being told that "What doesn't kill me will only make me stronger!" My degree is in Psychology and topics like this really fascinate me. Seeing how people of these horrible acts of men and acts of God bounce back and begin living life again. Please enter me in your book drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
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This is definitely a relevant topic in today's society. Thanks!
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This sounds like a great book.
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I would love to read this book. It sounds really good. Please count me in.
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I've seen this book before and would enjoy having a copy to read.
BTW, I am in the US.
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Darby
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Sounds pretty interesting! Count me in!
I agree - it does sound interesting. I'd not heard of this one.
I'm intrigued, please enter me for this one.
I think this sounds very fascinating, please enter me for this contest.
Thanks!
Kimberly
Sounds like a rather fascinating book and one that would be fun to read during the coming cold weather...
I think I've heard of this one before, but I haven't read it myself. Would love the chance to though. Please enter me!
Thanks :P
RebekahC
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In light of all of the tragedies that occur around the world, I think this would be an educational read.
I'd like to give this one a try.
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oh pick me! This book sounds amazing.
Sounds very interesting! Please enter me.
I am so much interested! This sounds terribly interesting.
This definitely sounds interesting, enter me please.
This sounds like a book we all could learn something from.
Please enter me also.
Thanks,
Dina
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Count me in!
This book sounds great!
Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)
This sounds like a very educational and emotional book. I would love to win a copy of this. I am intrigued by books that take a look at recent conflicts and tragedies.
I'm definitely interested. Sounds like it would be a good book with useful insights.
Ooooh!! It sounds like a very interesting read! I love stories detailing the human condition - and would be interested to see how those 'questions' are addressed!
natasha_sacopaso[at]hotmail[dot]com
I've heard good things about this book. Would love to win it.
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