Kushner, Harold S.

Conquering fear : living boldly in an uncertain world / Harold S. Kushner. - First Anchor books editon, October 2010. - xii, 173 pages ; 21 cm.

The eleventh commandment: don't be afraid -- The terror that comes in the darkness: the fear of terrorism -- God was not in the hurricane: the fear of natural disaster -- Suddenly nothing is the same: the fear of rapid change -- A world without people: the fear that humanity will destroy itself -- Loss of job, loss of love: the fear of rejection -- Can seventy be the new fifty? -- the fear of growing old -- The world is a narrow bridge: the fear of death -- Conquering fear: hope and courage are the will of God.

Combines anecdotal perspectives with teachings from religious and secular literature to offer advice on how to address fear, providing specific recommendations for prayer, service, and becoming informed.

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Fear.
Fear -- Religious aspects.
Self-actualization (Psychology).

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