Faith

by A.C. Ping

Book Overview

What if, what you really want to do in life is REALLY BIG? And all the people in your life tell you you're crazy, that it just can't be done. Or what if you've decided to do something that is way, way different from what almost everyone else is doing? What if even the thought of it challenges you to your very core and brings up doubts and fears that eat away at you? How do you find a way to release yourself from the paralysis of analysis that stops...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569243441
• ISBN13: 9781569243442
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.5" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Simple Word, Important Message

Like many, my e-mail box is stuffed with aphorisms, witty sayings, proverbs and quotes from friends, students and colleagues. Many of these say pretty much the same thing, but use different kinds of expression. So I just delete most of it. As well, in picking-up Ping's little book, I thought I would find in its pages pretty much the same old thing - a colorful and perhaps even childish account of the nature and meaning of faith. But I was wrong. Ping's book is neither a collection of feel good pap, nor is it a complicated essay filled with obscure theological "insights." His messages are simple, powerful, democratic - and needed. What are those messages? We have a reason to be here even if we don't understand it. Our lives matter, even if we don't think so at times. We can change our lives radically, even when we are afraid, or we can let the fear control us. We will face challenges when transforming ourselves, even loneliness and despair and thoughts that we have done something monumentally stupid, but all of that can be used to teach us important lessons as we look to become what our spirits are calling us to become. We can stop being afraid, because there is nothing to be afraid of - not really. And, we must learn to trust events rather than try to control all the details of the journey. Regardless of your religious tradition, Ping's words can ring true. But first, you must have a little faith. Just a little. For, according to Ping, a little faith goes a long way.

Down to earth, all-encompassing, uplifting text for Life 101

As a fan of Alistair's "Be" and "Do" series, I looked forward to reading his recently released "Faith." I suspected he'd shared most of his practical, real life wisdom in the first two books, and wasn't expecting hugely revelatory insights in "Faith." Instead, I found myself dog-earing page after page of brilliant quotes, revelatory life stories and universal perspectives. Every interesting conversation I had for the following weeks related back to something I'd learned (or remembered) in Ping's "Faith." It isn't just that he has mastered (and shares) the basics of life, but that his presentation style is amazingly engaging and entertaining. What more could we ask? As an attraction coach, I recommended it to every client I work with who could benefit from one all-encompassing down-to-earth text. Jeannette Maw, Good Vibe Coaching

Ping is Amazing!

I am so surprised that these books are not more well-known... There should already be ten reviews here. I've read all three of A. C. Ping's books in this "series": BE, DO, and FAITH. Now, I am going to re-read them all and try to put what I've learned into daily practice. Not that Ping is trying to give you 5 easy steps to enlightenment or anything like that... rather, he provides clarity and insight on many of the things that hold you back and drag you down, and points the way toward a healing, all-encompassing kind of faith--not limited to a particular religion or religion in particular. What makes Ping's voice so unique: He walks a tightrope above New-Age, Pseudo-Science, and Religion... but walks the tightrope exceedingly well. He never falls into the safety net of what has already been said a million times in a million self-help books. His voice is fresh without being trendy or commercial. He spices things up with the occassional curse word or two. He's down-to-earth, witty, and doesn't try to be your guru. He's more like a great friend who offers wonderful perspective and insight without coming across as a flawless, know-it-all. So rare!! I recommend these books highly! Start with BE, follow up with DO, and then feel the refreshing healing in FAITH. You won't regret it!