God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time

I believe what Jimmy Carter wrote on the inside cover, "that this book could change history." Remember the first picture of the earth from space? This book is a visionary view of the earth from the heart of a truly heroic insightful soul. Do not let the number of the pages fool you into thinking it is a quick read...it is rather to be savored and pondered. You will want to read it out loud to be sure others hear these words. This writing brings perspective in a world that currently seems off center. Balance is what we need most as humankind faces all the days ahead. It will make you smile, laugh, sigh and perhaps cry, but you will be the richer for it all.

Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu brings humanity the words and path to take into our hearts for inner peace, and peace on Earth. His breathtaking messages help to break down the walls in order to unify us all, as one race - humanity. We are all One, and for humanity to "see through the eyes of the heart" is my dream, your dream, and God's dream for us all. Take this Divine gift of wisdom into your heart, and BE a living example of living with compassion, understanding, generosity of spirit, strength and integrity in the face of adversity that this breathtaking book paves with golden insight. Desmond Tutu has brought us all a poignant, moving, and extraordinary message. If only our political parties would read this, we would all unite for the common good of all. There is no bias or religious dogma in this book, it is for all of humanity, and is needed now more than ever. This profound book truly demands 10 Stars. Highly Recommended! Barbara Rose, Ph.D. author of Know Yourself: A Woman's Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence and Stop Being the String Along: A Relationship Guide to Being THE ONE

I am not normally a buyer of audiobooks, but I am glad I made an exception for Desmond Tutu's "God Has A Dream." The experience of listening to it effected me in a way that merely reading the book could not. His humor, his deep compassion, and the lyricism in his voice, transported me from sitting at my kitchen table sipping tea, to an intimate, five-hour, private audience with Father Tutu. Intersperced in this delightful work are amazing nuggets of wisdom such as the insight that we expect that people act their very best naturally, which is why we are so deeply distressed when they do not. Among his large themes is the timely message that God loves us and our enemies equally. Though this idea can be hard to stomach in this age of perceived good vs. evil, it reminds us that unconditional love is the very essence of God. I highly recommend the audio version of this work. It is a meassage that needs to be heard, again and again.

Watching a recent TV interview with Desmond Tutu, I become totally captivated by his personality, charisma and insight. I immediately bought this book in order to learn more about his experiences, personal views and life philosophy. This is the first time in my life that I buy a book in the Christianity section. I am not disappointed at all. The book is simple but very well written, incredibly comforting and truly inspirational on the future of the humankind. Take it as a religious book, a philosophical or an ethical essay: I believe that people of any religion, race and political background can enjoy the message of peace and hope of Desmond Tutu.

It is nothing short of extraordinary that Nobel Peace Prize-winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu has managed to pack so much genuine spirituality, empathy, wisdom, humor and pragmatic advice into such a small, readable volume. His words just resonate, penetrating gently to the core, and his style is so friendly and self revealing, it feels like you are sitting around with a close friend, who happens to be exceptionally wise. There were many passages that were so powerful, so simply true, I had to stop reading and just take them in. He possess a remarkable perspective -- simultaneously visionary and practical, sweeping and intimate -- of the world and of humanity. I believe this book will speak to people of every religion, nationality, race and sexual orientation. This is a great gift from one of the world's greatest and most humble souls. In my view it is, perhaps, the most valuable and relevant spiritual book of our time.