<b>A profoundly inspiring yet practical guide to well-being from one of modern Judaism's most beloved sages.<br></b><br>As a congregational rabbi for half a century and the best-selling author of <i>When Bad Things Happen to Good People</i> and thirteen other books on faith, ethics, and how to apply the timeless wisdom of religious thought to everyday challenges, Harold S. Kushner has proven his understanding of what it means to live a good life. In this compassionate new work, Kushner distills nine essential lessons from the sum of his teaching, study, and experience, offering a lifetime's worth of spiritual food for thought, pragmatic advice, inspiration for a more fulfilling life, and strength for trying times. With fresh, vital insight into everything from belief (&quot;there is no commandment in Judaism to believe in God&quot;) to conscience (the Garden of Eden story as you've never heard it) to mercy (&quot;forgiveness is a favor you do yourself, not a favor to the person who offended you&quot;), grounded in Kushner's brilliant readings of scripture, history, and popular culture,<i>Nine Essential Things I've Learned About Life </i>is the capstone to Kushner's luminous oeuvre.