The Ten Journeys of Life: Walking the Path of Abraham - A Guide to Being Human

This is a quick and easy read that reminds us how to live a full life. It talks about the stages we all go through and how we can make the most of them. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it anyone.

The cover is wonderfully symbolic. I like the way it is also used to introduce the different chapters, the Ten Journeys, by name, subtitle, quote from Genesis, and related quote. The concept of seeing Abraham-s 10 tests as representing The Ten Journeys of Life is truly inspired. The book-s subtitles, Walking the Path of Abraham and A Guide to Being Human, tell the reader clearly what the book-s about and serve as gentle, friendly, almost irresistible invitations to come along.Each of the chapters delivers what it promises. The chapters are filled with valuable insights, grounded in deep, personal experience and the best of our Jewish tradition and way of life. The midrashic stories, personal anecdotes and apt quotes, found in each chapter, bring added dimension to your own profound comments and reflections.The book is beautifully written, with classic simplicity, clarity and economy. It is deeply moving and meaningful. It is skillfully and masterfully written so that anyone can understand it and benefit from it. The words are bridges, not obstacles. This book reminds me of the highly regarded, timeless classic, Basic Judaism, by Rabbi Milton Steinberg. The Ten Journeys of Life/Walking the Path of Abraham/A Guide to Being Human is in the same league.As the author of a current, provocative biblical novel titled Abraham, the Dreamer/An Erotic and Sacred Love Story, I was especially delighted to read Rabbi Gold-s book. The books are different in concept and content. Hopefully they will lead to insight and inspiration.