The Book of Courage - Hardcover

Wilhelm, Hans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764159585 ISBN 13: 9780764159589

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2006

Synopsis

Writer and artist Hans Wilhelm delivers messages of comfort and courage in a book meant to inspire readers at times when their whole world seems falling down around them. He supplements his own inspiring thoughts by drawing from religious sources of many cultures and teachings. His central claims are twofold. First, he asserts that the realm of spiritnot the material worldis the ultimate reality. Second, he believes that all men and women are one with God. Citing from Ecclesiastes, Isaiah, Psalms, The New Testament, spiritual thinkers from the East, and even from secular writers like Goethe and Charles Dickens, Wilhelm offers words of wisdom for readers when they are facing tough situations, are frightened about the future, or are beset with personal suffering. Finally, Wilhelm invites his readers to Celebrate lifeeven in the midst of a storm. Bring joy because you are Joy!

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

(back cover)
In these pages, Hans Wilhelm shares his most compelling and persuasive quotations on the subject of courage. The thoughts expressed are the fruit of his many years of study, writing, and teaching spiritual precepts on the mastery of oneÂ’s own life. Many of the sayings in this book come from WilhelmÂ’s own past writings and lectures. Others he has collected from his years of study and readings of memorable spiritual thinkers of the past and present. Taken together, this bookÂ’s inspiring words are meant to help each of us find direction and meaning when we face lifeÂ’s most difficult moments.

About the Author:

Hans Wilhelm has written and illustrated more than 180 books for adults and children, including What Are Friends For?, Friends Around the World, Anook the Snow Princess, and With Lots of Love, all available in North America from Barron's.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764159585
• ISBN 13: 9780764159589
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 123