Lifecraft CL

by Forrest Church

Book Overview

The Art of Meaning in the Everyday A joyous book on the art of finding meaning in daily life. Forrest Church challenges much of the modern search for meaning-indeed, the entire thrust of modern... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807077127
• ISBN13: 9780807077122
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Beacon Press (MA)
• Length: 121 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

LIFECRAFT: A MANUAL ON HOW TO CRAFT YOUR LIFE

I READ THIS BOOK DURING A VERY DIFFICULT PERIOD IN MY LIFE, A TIME WHEN DISPAIR RULED AND THE FUTURE SEEMED DARK AND THREATENING. THEN I READ THIS LITTLE BOOK BY FOREST CHURCH AND MY DESPAIR BEGAN TO LIFT BECAUSE OF ITS COMMONSENSE, UPLIFTING IDEAS ABOUT HOW WE HUMAN AND I IN PARTICULAR CREATE MEANING IN OUR LIVES. THE BOOK SUGGESTS WAYS OF LOOKING AT ONE'S LIFE AND MAKING THINGS MEANINGFUL BASED ON THE PROJECTS WE ALL HAVE IN OUR LIVES. DURING THE LAST FEW MONTHS I'VE RETURNED TO THE SIMPLE WISDOM OF THIS BOOK AGAIN AND AGAIN TO REFRESH MY IDEAS AND MOTIVATIONS. READ IT. TAKE IT TO HEART IF YOU WILL. PERHAPS IT CAN HELP YOU SEE THE PROJECTS YOU NEED TO DO TO MAKE YOUR LIFE MORE MEANINGFUL.

Glad This Book Came into My Life

Thank goodness, I took a breath from my hectic life to read LIFECRAFT:The Art of Meaning in the Everyday.I feel like have been given a present -- a present for every day of my life. In this breif book, Forrester Church offers pearls that enrich even the ordinary.Our personal lives are too precious to overlook and ignore -- no matter how hectic our schedules. Thank you, Dr. Church. Brin E. O'Reilly

Couldn't put it down!

I would have read this in one day if I had the time. I had to tear myself away to do other things. Each chapter eases into it's theme, with humor, insight and awe. At first, seeing life as a series of projects seemed simplistic to me, but Forrest delves into these life projects and provides humorous and touching examples from his own life. Eventually, examining a life in this way acquires a deeper significance. As another reviewer noted, there are many great "read aloud" sections and a wonderful collection of breathtaking quotes from others. Forrest makes you feel his awe for the deep meaning that may be found in everyday life, when one lives mindfully. He demonstrates that a spiritual life is not the exclusive province of those who believe in the God of doctrinal religion. Even, if you are not caught up in Forrest's infectious enthusiasm by the third chapter, I guarantee that the last page of the book will blow you away.

A Joy!

Forrest Church's LIFECRAFT is an absolute joy to read. I have to say that I found this book quite by accident and chose it because my brother once attended Pastor Church's Church in New York City and because it carried a very positive blurb by Harvey Cox. I am now on my second read and am enjoying it every bit as much the second time around. The book is a collection of ten interrelated essays all dealing with the profound issues involved in the search for meaning in one's life. I was staying with friends on vacation when I found this book and read an essay each day. I found myself reading whole passages aloud to them. I recommend this book strongly for those who find traditional Christianity lacking in depth and credibility. Church has given me a new way of looking at my life--as projects--and a much better way of looking at that which I refer to as "God." It will add much to your life if you have questions unanswered in these areas of your life. And don't we all?