Seven Words That Can Change the World: A New Understanding of Sacredness

By Joseph Simonetta

It may seem impossible that seven words could actually change the world. We are inundated everyday with books, articles and media programmes telling us how we can be smarter, more spiritual, more productive, healthier and more successful, but according to Joseph Simonetta, even with an overwhelming amount of information at our fingertips, it is the simple truths that human beings still fail to understand. Simonetta doesn't waste words as he outlines the fundamental responsibilities that belong to every human being - be kind; be healthy; and respect the environment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1571742956
• ISBN13: 9781571742957
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.5" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Well Written & Provocative

"Seven Words that Can Change the World" is an intriguing title, yet it seems impossible at first glance - however, when you get to the end of this book, and read & fully understand what those 7 words are, and what they truly mean, it's easy to begin seeing the endless possibilities of taking these 7 words to heart... In this book, the author takes a "critical" look at the way democracy, education & religion are currently operating in our society, and asks himself the question "Does life really have to be this difficult"?. He also considers deeply what the word "sacred" really means, and discusses his belief that much of what we learn from religion is based on things that were written in the past, a time that no longer applies to the type of lives we are leading today - that it's time to let go, and create a new "religion" that uses all the knowledge & information we've gained in the last few thousand years. After describing what he sees as "wrong" with our society & how we function, he then goes on to discuss a possible solution - a different definition of the word "sacred", and a common belief system that could bring everyone on this earth together for the common good - instead of looking only at our differences, and creating and us vs. them ideology. I'll let you come upon the 7 words through the reading of this book - I don't want to "let the cat out of the bag", and I think it's important for you to read these words in the context of the book, as it's written. Overall, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is unsettled by the way things are going on our planet Earth today. Reading this book will allow you to see what you can do to start creating change - since it's all of our responsibility to make this world at least a little bit better off than when we came into it.

The Simple Truth

This book is soooooooooo great!It is everything I believe to be the way the world and it's people should be.It's the simple truth.I am recommending it to everyone.Stephanie SellAllentown,PA

A Document for Joy and Release

As I read, re-read, ponder and re-ponder Joseph Simonetta's"Seven Words That Can Change the World," I feel a surge of joy and release. Part of my lifeling existence has been wrapped around the Old and the New Testaments. To me the "Seven Words..." is a new New Testament..."A New Testament for Our Times." It is not based upon violence, mystery, fear, and uncertainty--The absolute opposite! In the course of my 82 years of life I have at times prayed most fervently for good things to happen. Mostly, nothing did...except by purecoincidence. Blessings from the application of the seven words are instant. I think of old Scrooge when he awoke from his dreams of Christmas. By his subsequent acts of consideration he saved himself and his world around him. I think Old Ebenezer must have read Mr. Simonetta's "Seven Words That Can Change the World."

Inspired Writing for Our Time

In a time when anything is possible and nothing is certain we long for a sense of wholeness, a direction that we feel has depth and embraces everyone and everything. In his new book, Seven Words That Can Change The World, author Joe Simonetta presents a simple and powerful vision that fills our yearning and provides an inclusive and ethical compass. With a Masters in Divinity from Harvard, an architectural degree and an MBA, a near successful Congressional run in Pennsylvania,,careers as a tennis professional, entrepreneur and author of several books including The Heroes Are Us, Joe's passion for deep truth and action permeates his soul's path and we are the beneficiaries. In this small treasure described as a 1000 page book in 100 pages by a radio talk host, Joe provides a brilliant outline of the context of our current problems and three simple ideas that, if adopted, could truly lead us towards a positive and sustainable future. It's former title, The Simple Truth was developed after Joe gave a series of talks of the same name to appreciative audiences. One can only hope this wonderful book finds a global audience who will put its message into action. Like other compassionate visionaries before him, Joe truly cares about this world and his book is a demonstration of how each of us can truly make a difference.

Comments from those who have read the book, Seven Words That

I've been trying to understand this all my life; you have really figured it out." Charles Thompson, Sun City Center, FL "...marvelous, succinct, right on target, the right message at the right time." Jean Mitchell, Ph.D., Annapolis, MD "You have helped me to see the purpose of life for which I had been looking for many many years." David Croud, Cambridge, MA "This is it!" Robert Beckwith, biologist, Boise, ID"It is difficult to restrain myself from using too many words to impart the happiness with which the clarity, refinement, wisdom, knowledge and beauty of your mind and spirit flowing through the pages of your book has filled my being - as it has, I'm certain, done for all who have read it. There is so much to say when the core of one's being is moved so deeply; it is a miracle. Your book inspires and encourages - and there is great need of that. "Those three rules, seven words, are a simple-to-remember mantra that will work. Everyone can do it. Everyone needs to hear it. When these rules become the main priority, the rest will follow. The world will become a friendly place. Believing this gives me renewed enthusiasm towards being alive. You have given me back my life. Sounds awfully dramatic. It is. It's more." Marie Claude Désert, Gulfport, FL "...elegant, lean and clear writing. The book is altogether beautifully done." Cher Gilmore, Canton, GA "...the simplest, most concise, most perfect definition of Democracy I ever heard or read...I'm taken with your ability to take complex issues and make the message and solutions so simple and elegant." David Mitchell, Annapolis, MD "Liberating!" Mary Allmann, Wausau, WI"I cannot adequately express my admiration for your erudition and the lucidity of your writing. The content is really inspirational and compares to that of Conversations with God." Sid Kobernick, M.D., Sarasota, FL I've read a ton of books on this general topic. This is the first time I've ever said to myself: "I wish I'd written that!" What an excellent treatise. Lane Baldwin, Somerset, NJ