Becoming a Mensch: Timeless Talmudic Ethics for Everyone

By Ronald W. Pies

Book Overview

Becoming a Mensch is a "user's guide" to becoming a better person, taking readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. By examining character traits such as "kindness and compassion," "self-mastery and self discipline," and "humility and flexibility," readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a "mensch" -- a decent and honorable human being. Readers are introduced to the greatest sages of the Talmudic era and many modern masters of ethical behavior. Becoming a Mensch is not only a guidebook for personal growth -- it is also a useful guide for parents who want to foster the ethical development of their children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761852964
• ISBN13: 9780761852964
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Hamilton Books
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"