The 10 Commandments of Common Sense
Wisdom from the Scriptures for People of All Beliefs
Published on 20. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4165-3564-5 (ISBN)
Description
Hal Urban's latest book poses a challenge. It challenges us to break through the notion of religious barriers to embrace faith in any form. And within that faith, it asks us to honour the teachings of wisdom and character, and encourages us to put those teachings into practice.
We all know the 10 Commandments. Most of us have no problem avoiding murder, theft or adultery. We don't need to recommit ourselves to following these commandments and we do continue to honour them. They're sacred.
The 10 Commandments of Common Senselooks more closely at some of the Bible's other "commandments": five things we should devote ourselves to doing because they can enrich our lives and the lives of others. Many of them are far more challenging than the original ten, but they provide wise and practical advice for all of us, no matter what we believe.
We all know the 10 Commandments. Most of us have no problem avoiding murder, theft or adultery. We don't need to recommit ourselves to following these commandments and we do continue to honour them. They're sacred.
The 10 Commandments of Common Senselooks more closely at some of the Bible's other "commandments": five things we should devote ourselves to doing because they can enrich our lives and the lives of others. Many of them are far more challenging than the original ten, but they provide wise and practical advice for all of us, no matter what we believe.
Reviews / Votes
"Like all the best advice, The 10 Commandments of Common Sense is simple but profound....There is a better you to be found in this book."-- David Niven, Ph.D., author of The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People "The 10 Commandments of Common Sense is a recipe for happy and fulfilled living. By applying ancient wisdom to modern life, Hal Urban provides 10 straightforward steps that can transform the life of any reader. It is an inspiration."
-- Craig and Marc Kielburger, New York Times bestselling authors of Me to We "Hal Urban once again boils down wisdom into a quick, practical, and life-changing book. Read it and prosper."
-- Laurie Beth Jones, author of Jesus, CEO and The Path "In this book Hal Urban, a master teacher, has chosen ten lessons from the greatest book ever written to help readers become the best they can be."
-- Sanford N. McDonnell, chairman emeritus of the Character Education Partnership, chairman emeritus of the McDonnell Douglas Corporation "When Hal Urban writes a new book, I stop what I'm doing and start reading. You will too. The 10 Commandments of Common Sense is Hal's best book yet!"
-- Pat Williams, senior vice president of the Orlando Magic
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 212 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4165-3564-5 (9781416535645)
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Additional editions
E-Book
09/2007
1st Edition
Touchstone Books
€13.84
Available for download
Person
Hal Urban was a high school teacher for many years and also taught at the University of San Francisco. He is a well-known leader in the Character Education movement and is in constant demand as a speaker at national conferences and school and community events. He raised three sons as a single father and now lives in Redwood City, California, with his wife, Cathy.