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Summary: A good guide to re-establish morality in the 90's
Review: I bought this book on the day of its release. I find the book straight forward in its content. It clearly points out our divergence from morality just to make us feel good. This book clearly gives you the tools and the foresight to follow the laws. Yes, it is not an over-night conversion but it shows the gap we have made. One thing I like about Dr. Laura, she does not claim to be innocent, only human. Others criticized her style and delivery, and attack her character and background only because what she says make sense, perfect logical sense. A psych Ph.d is not required for this revelation only experience.
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Summary: You can't rebut good advice.
Review: I don't generally agree with everything Dr. Laura says, particularly on the subject of homosexuality. Yet it is a shame she has been vilified by the media considering she has other, more important things to offer. This book is probably her best, most useful and least controversial. She and Rabbi Stuart Vogel make clear the value of the Ten Commandments in a thorough and thoroughly readable book. Occasionally it wanders, but not nearly to the extent of her other books. This is probably because its structure is set, taken directly from the Bible. There is nothing in it to offend, and much to provoke thought. For example, I never likened slander with murder but the point is extremely well-made. If you want to improve society and future generations, have your kids read it. It certainly couldn't hurt.
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Summary: Educational but Not Readable
Review: I have been haphazardly flipping through this book for three months, and while I thoroughly appreciate its wisdom and validity, I do not find myself compelled to curl up on the sofa with it and a cup of hot chocolate. The book is well written. It is fully elaborated and sound, but at the same time, it's hard hitting, a heavy chunk, textbook-ish more than reading-book-ish. I do indeed endorse this interpretation of the Ten Commandments according to modern life... but I fear that most people may lack the stamina to support its no-holds-barred style.Of course, the reason that I find the book daunting is because I expected something more along the lines of Dr. Laura's first book, The Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives, a book that combines a hard-hitting message with a upbeat, cheery, "you can do it" voice. This book lacks that positivity. Therefore, I gave the book three stars because of my disappointment... but I realize that it's a good book nonetheless, and it's worth reading.
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Summary: An extraordinary guide to thinking, acting and living right.
Review: I thought I understood the lessons of the ten commandments and of the bible for that matter. But, this book is an eye opener. I think it teaches a wonderful, straightforward approach to dealing with just about any question or problem in life. I've never felt more directed or better able to deal with moral issues, large or small. The only people who won't appreciate this book are probably self-centered and prone to making excuses, rather than doing the right thing. Thanks Dr. Laura and Rabbi Vogel. I bought it for all my friends and family!
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Summary: Clearing up the 10 Commandments
Review: I was having a difficult time determining if I could/should cut ties to my Mom and was looking for clarity on the "Honor thy Father and Mother" commandment. Dr. Laura provided a crystal clear message on this commandment along with strategies to handle my type of siutation. It was an answer to prayer! Just after I purchased the book, my Brother got called to war. I passed the book along to my brother who received much peace from the chapter on Thou shall not Murder. If you are looking for a deeper understanding of the 10 commandments and strategies for bringing them into your daily life and working around the "what if", this book is for you!
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Summary: Clearing up the 10 Commandments
Review: I was having a difficult time determining if I could/should cut ties to my Mom and was looking for clarity on the "Honor thy Father and Mother" commandment. Dr. Laura provided a crystal clear message on this commandment along with strategies to handle my type of siutation. It was an answer to prayer! Just after I purchased the book, my Brother got called to war. I passed the book along to my brother who received much peace from the chapter on Thou shall not Murder. If you are looking for a deeper understanding of the 10 commandments and strategies for bringing them into your daily life and working around the "what if", this book is for you!
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Summary: Brilliant insight into God's immutable laws.
Review: I was inspired and uplifted by the brilliant insights into the 10 commandments. By following these simple (or not so simple) declarations from the creator of the universe, the world would know true peace and spiritual freedom. I am grateful that Dr. Schlessinger and Rabbi Vogel have presented such a passionate view of the blessings of doing what is right. I found personal inspiration in their words. I also admire the personal revelations that Dr. Laura shares within the text; hopefully others who read this book will find the courage to acknowledge the need for moral absolutes and the importance of individual accountability for the choices that we make. I will be giving this book to friends and family for Christmas this year.
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Summary: Insightful and Informative
Review: I was not expecting much from this book. I have listened to Dr. Laura's radio show from time to time, and although I respect many of her views, I had never envisioned her as much of a religious thinker or writer. I was glad to find myself wrong on both accounts.
The Ten Commandments is a nonfiction work that examines in-depth the decalogue delivered to Moses on Mt. Sinai and applies these laws to modern-day life. Dr. Schlessinger writes from a Jewish perspective, although she is careful to also bring in quotes from Christian clergy as well as the New Testament to back up her points and to show the similarities between Jewish and Christian values. She addresses difficult and controversial questions such as "Is killing always wrong?" and "Is it acceptable to tell a white lie?"
The book is a superb review for the practicing Jew or Christian and a useful introduction to anyone who is not well acquainted with Judeo-Christian morality. As a Christian, I found that much of the background explanation the author offered from Jewish tradition helped me to place Christ's explications of the commandments in perspective. For example, Christ tells us that the command, "Thou shalt not murder" also means that you should not hate your brother and that whoever calls his brother "Raca, fool" is in danger of hell fire. (Dr. Laura does not mention this interpretation of Christ in her chapter on murder, but she does quote part of it in her chapter on coveting.) The author points out that rabbinical tradition teaches that the command "Thou shalt not murder" also prohibits publicly humiliating a person or destroying his reputation with gossip. Learning about this tradition gave me some insight into Christ's teaching on this command, and it gave me a more complete idea of what calling one's brother a "Fool" might entail.
The writing in The Ten Commandments is not at all academic, but neither is the text dumed-down This latter flaw is often to be found in many modern religious books, particularly those sold in Christian bookstores. Dr. Laura does not assume her readers have PHD's, but she does write as though she expects them to have some intelligence as well as an ability to "connect the dots" (so to speak).
There were a few minor flaws in the book:
1. It could have benefited from some more editing. As far as I know, God did not mention anything about the "inequities visited upon the generations" (page 74). He might have said something about iniquities, however. The author also attributes to Jesus words that were actually spoken by John the Baptist.
2. Dr. Laura offers an excellent biblical defense of the death penalty, but she does not directly address the serious arguments of a great many Christian denominations that the death penalty is wrong. I would like to have seen her reaction to the specific religious arguments made in opposition to the death penalty.
On the whole, however, the Ten Commandments is well researched, well thought-out, and very insightful. I highly recommend the book to anyone who can approach Judeo-Christian morality with at least an open-mind.
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Summary: A wonderful, uplifting book
Review: I was pleased to find that this book has such a different tone from the other books that Dr. Laura has written, because I hope that will draw the attention of people who usually avoid her because of her radio persona. The idea behind this book (striving for a more moral life) is the same as the others, but it is written in a calmer, more teaching tone. I have recommended this book to several friends, and everyone that I know who has read it has enjoyed it. If you are not interested in living a life more in touch with what God wants for us, then this is not the book for you. But for anyone who is interested in the application of God's laws on our lives today, this is a must read!
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Summary: A timely book for those who don't have the time for God.
Review: I was rather flustered when I first saw the title of this new book. After reading and absorbing the content, I decided that Dr. Laura is fearless. She has a voice that we all need to hear, and listen to. I've placed "The Ten Commandments" on my bedside table, right next to my bible. Society wants direction. Deep down we want to do the right thing. Dr. Laura shows us simply and humanely how to live our lives in the way that God intended. If we all followed the 10C's, perhaps Dr. Laura would be out of a job!
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