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Summary: Words To Value, Words To Life
Review: I recently re-read this book since I submited a review and without question, my review didn't do justice to the importance that this remarkable work deserves. Now, more than ever, we are faced with a plethora of problems that is directly related to our unconscious use of words. We can and we should be reminded by the weight and the impact on our lives and our community when we don't constrain our will and our words. Miracles, I once heard is a direct result, a byproduct (if you would) of one's intent and the right use of words. I've seen it happen several times recently and can attest to the direction that the good Rabbi offers to us in this tome. It is my strongest recommendation that anyone wanting to live above the circumstances in life and have meaningful interactions should strongly consider purchasing a copy of this book for themselves and their loved ones.
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Summary: Words To Value, Words To Life
Review: I recently re-read this book since I submited a review and without question, my review didn't do justice to the importance that this remarkable work deserves. Now, more than ever, we are faced with a plethora of problems that is directly related to our unconscious use of words. We can and we should be reminded by the weight and the impact on our lives and our community when we don't constrain our will and our words. Miracles, I once heard is a direct result, a byproduct (if you would) of one's intent and the right use of words. I've seen it happen several times recently and can attest to the direction that the good Rabbi offers to us in this tome. It is my strongest recommendation that anyone wanting to live above the circumstances in life and have meaningful interactions should strongly consider purchasing a copy of this book for themselves and their loved ones.
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Summary: An Important Text for Our Era
Review: I truly believe if everyone would read this book, the world would be a better place. To this end, upon completing my initial read through this book, I purchased additional copies to send as gifts to friends and family.
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Summary: An Important Text for Our Era
Review: I truly believe if everyone would read this book, the world would be a better place. To this end, upon completing my initial read through this book, I purchased additional copies to send as gifts to friends and family.
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Summary: Words That Hurt
Review: In 'Words That Hurt, Words That Heal', Joseph Telushkin talks about the tremendous power of words and the negative effects we could unravel if we don't choose them wisely. He also talks about positive and effective ways to deal with anger. Although the book is written by a Jewish spiritual leader, I highly recommend it to any person regardless of creed. I believe that as long as we could grow spiritually and could bring peace into our lives, it does not matter which religious background the teaching is coming from. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Words That Hurt
Review: In �Words That Hurt, Words That Heal�, Joseph Telushkin talks about the tremendous power of words and the negative effects we could unravel if we don�t choose them wisely. He also talks about positive and effective ways to deal with anger. Although the book is written by a Jewish spiritual leader, I highly recommend it to any person regardless of creed. I believe that as long as we could grow spiritually and could bring peace into our lives, it does not matter which religious background the teaching is coming from. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Sticks and stones break only bones but words.....
Review: Old children's rhyme:
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.Real life:
Sticks and stones break only bones and bones they heal so fast.
But words destroy and kill the soul till nothing's left at last. Written by a Jewish rabbi and based on his years of experience and study, this book starts with the problem of how we hurt others everyday with our words even when that is not our intention. He discusses the obvious damages of slander, propaganda and gossip and also other ways that we hurt others. For example, if we know something to be true about someone then do we tell someone else? Well, that depends on the circumstances. Is there an issue of someone else's safety involved? Will it help another to avoid financial or other mistakes? If it is just something that you know but will do nothing but cause humiliation to the other person then it is best to keep it to yourself, even if it is the truth. If the only reason to tell someone else is to lower their opinion of the person then it is unethical to disclose the information. Can people change? I'm sure that each of us knows at least one person who has made a complete change in their lifestyle. Some for the better and some for the worst. As for me, I would not want to be judged today based on all of my opinions, words and actions as a teenager. The author looks at several ways that the press and others have ruined people because while a person can change their life, they cannot change their past. This is a guide for all those who want to change or improve their relationship whether personal, in business, or other circumstances. This is a guide for those who want to improve their marriage or move it up to the next higher level. This is a guide for those who want to know that all their communications are ethical and moral. You can't remove hurtful and damaging words from your vocabulary until you understand what they are and what they do. Read this book and build a better tomorrow for yourself and your family today. Don't just remove the bad ones, trade them in for new ones.... Words that heal. Inspirational, motivating, encouraging, moving words that bring your relationships into a new focus and positive balance. This book should be given to every parent and spouse that wants to have the best relationship they can with their siblings, parents, or children.
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Summary: Practical guide to treating each other better.
Review: Telushkin has a distinguished record as an encyclopedist. This book is more ambitious in that it integrates his source material into a coherent thesis: that words are powerful ways in which we can hurt each other if we are not careful. One of his most useful insights is in illustrating how even true information can be used as a weapon. On a macro level, his advice would be welcome in the public arena. On a micro level, this book should be read by every parent and every lover and friend. Sticks and stones can break your bones, and words can sting for years if we don't use them wisely.
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Summary: Words That Hurt, Words That Heal
Review: The author conveys remarkable insight and understanding of words that hurt and heal. Applicable to everyday interaction with others. Highly recommend to anyone seeking to improve relationships as well as casual interaction with others.
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Summary: An excellent introduction to the Laws of Proper Speech.
Review: The damage we can do to others by our power of speech -- for example, by gossiping and by passing along rumors for no constructive purpose -- is a matter of great concern in Jewish tradition; one passage of Torah even seems to indicate that embarrassing one's fellow publicly is tantamount to a kind of murder. The most comprehensive works on this topic are those of R. Yisrael Meir Kagan (the Chofetz Chaim), whose writings on Shmirat ha-Lashon (the Laws of Proper Speech) are available from the Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation.
R. Joseph Telushkin has provided here a highly readable and accessible introduction to this important topic, suitable for Jews (of all levels of observance) and non-Jews alike. His clear exposition and helpful explanations/examples set out the rationale for what may be _the_ single most important area of Jewish observance for our time.
This volume is highly recommended for anyone, of any religious background or none, who wants to exercise self-control and thereby prevent a great deal of needless but often invisible spiritual damage. All of our actions have consequences -- including and especially our speech.
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