We Plan, God Laughs: 10 Steps to Finding Your Divine Path When Life Is Not Turning Out Like You Wanted

by Sherre Hirsch

Book Overview

The old Yiddish proverb, "We plan, God laughs," expresses a truth everyone can relate to. At every stage of life we make plans, setting out where we want to go and imagining what we will be like when... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385523610
• ISBN13: 9780385523615
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

inspirational

I found Rabbi Hirsch's book, We Plan, God Laughs, warm, funny and inspirational. I've read numerous self-help books, but this one was special. Rabbi Hirsch's very human, very jewish, voice came through loud and clear and gave the book a personal reach that most of these types of books don't benefit from. I'm not jewish, but my niece has always had a deep connection to her jewish roots through her paternal grandparents. So, I sent the book to her after reading it. I have to say it transformed her life and, whether she was just ready for this type of exploration or not, I believe the book gave her the impetus she needed. After reading it in almost a single sitting, she ended up contacting her father and a brother and sister she hadn't spoken to in many years. It freed her from any residual anger she may have had over whatever problems had surfaced lo, those many years ago. I'd say helping even one person in such a manner deserves a five star rating for this book.

A gem

We Plan, God Laughs is one of the easiest paths to inspiration you'll find. Through humorous and touching personal anecdotes, along with her unique way of presenting Biblical stories and lessons in an extremely accessible, real-person way, Rabbi Hirsch has written a guide book that makes living the life you want seem downright attainable.

I Love This Woman, I Love This Book!

This great book will have you asking: "Who is this Goddess of Wisdom and where has she been all my life?" A touching, clever, genuinely helpful work that should be read by anyone in need of a little perspective and support. Rabbi Hirsch's "rubber chicken trick" is worth the price of admission alone - and how often do you hear THAT about a Rabbi? :)

The best Rabbi I know

A female rabbi as author ought to be enough reason alone to make you want to buy this book. But Sherre is the real deal, a genuinely loving and upbeat person who has a keen insight into life and faith... and her great sense of humor is icing on the cake. I'm a Christian Protestant, but if I lived in her city I'd be tempted to convert, just to attend her services! -Dr. Lance Moore, author of "The Neurotic's Guide to God and Love" The Neurotic's Guide to God and Love

A Must Read

A wonderfully written book by Rabbi Sherre Hirsh. Her tone warm, insightful and wise; I would highly recommend this book to anyone. Has brought clarity to things I've questioned relative to my journey through life. Rabbi Hirsch's personal references and guidance is wonderfully uplifting.