About this title: In these essays on the 10 commandments, Chris Hedges presents a contemporary take on the essential Judeo-Christian guidelines for living. Hedges draws on his personal experiences as he tells of working as a caretaker for a church in the inner city of Roxbury, Massachusetts, while attending Harvard Divinity School. The neighborhood kids vandalize ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780743255141ISBN:0743255143
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2006-08-01
ISBN-13:9780743255141ISBN:0743255143
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2006-08-01
ISBN-13:9780743255141ISBN:0743255143
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780743255134ISBN:0743255135
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Free Press
Date Published: 2006-08-01
ISBN-13:9780743255141ISBN:0743255143
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Large Print
Date Published: 2006-11-22
ISBN-13:9781594151392ISBN:1594151393
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Walker Large Print
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9781594151392ISBN:1594151393
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"Wow, this book has completely changed my mind. The man is brilliant. He discusses the 10 commandments both personally and what he has observed. The thing is he makes one think about one's own past and feelings about the commandments. It is not manipulative or coercive. It is a totally new perspective."
"Another fantastic book by Chris Hedges on how morality and religion has been skewed in the new age. We've forgotten why these principles matter and twisted them into black-and-white rights and wrongs, losing sight of the many shades of gray that exist in determining one's moral stance. He tells of his earlier years pursuing his seminary degree and working within a ghetto, and also of his father's impact on his outlook."
"I got so excited when I learned about this book because I assumed it would affirm all my (self-righteous) notions about living a good and decent life surrounded by moral turpitude. Honestly, the U.S.!! Chris Hedges is a fine writer, and I knew that going in because I'd seen a piece of his about the decline of the dollar (and consequently of our "empire"). Well. Though Hedges (mostly in the epilogue of the book) touts love as the healing force for humanity, he writes unlovingly--and without joy, and completely without humor--of those who have broken commandments. I felt particularly uneasy about the books pervasive "the people in power are screwing the little guy" mentality. That, I think, is counter-productive. Hedges (once a divinity student who elected not to be ordained) sees a little piece of the creation puzzle. He sees "sin" and its effects, but (though he writes of people atoning for wrongdoing and even of one fellow who went to prison and felt changed for the better) leaves out any discussion of the metaphysical purpose of what is called "sin." (It should also be noted that Hedges does not use the word sin; I can't remember, but it may be absent completely from the book. He uses the term "breaking covenant.") So his treatment winds up being deflating, uninspiring, hard to take--even though he has lots of insight. The effect of the book is illustrated well by an incident he relates IN the book, wherein he gives a poorly received graduation speech (2003) that rants against the war in Iraq. NOT APPROPRIATE. Of course people were rude and protested! I finished the book with a sense that Hedges does want to help people and change the world for the better but he wants to do it by telling them how to think and feel. Ain't gonna work. The book turns out to excellently illustrate the possibilities inherent in Ghandi's advice to "be the change," etc. Also the reader realizes that Hedges is attempting to quiet demons related to career choices he's made. Also I acknowledge the profound experience Hedges incorporates into his work (as a divinity student and as a war correspondent)."
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