{"product_id":"9780671018863","title":"Tell Me Why : A Father Answers His Daughter's Questions About God","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTell Me Why\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Michael and jana Novak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHailed as a new classic in faith exploration, this remarkable book offers a rare chance to eavesdrop on a conversation between a believing father and a skeptical daughter about God, faith, and morals. World-renowned theologian Michael Novak accepts a unique challenge when his twentysomething daughter Jana sends him a long fax filled with practical questions about life and religion. His answers -- warm, wise, and unfaltering -- serve as guideposts to faith at a critical time in his daughter's life. For her part, Jana is not interested in a scholarly essay but in straight and honest replies; she challenges what she doesn't understand, and she never hesitates to bat back an answer she doesn't like. \u003cbr\u003e The result is a lively, thought-provoking dialogue that addresses the concerns of Jana's generation while also taking on the questions of the ages -- from the purpose of religion in our lives, to how \"good\" must a Christian be, to the problems of suffering, compassion, and the existence of God. Enacting as it does the difficult passing on of a noble tradition, \u003ci\u003eTell Me Why\u003c\/i\u003e offers an illuminating path for anyone searching to embrace or deepen their faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003eNational Catholic Register ...one of the most compelling religious books of the past year.\u003cbr\u003eJack Kemp This is the best explanation of traditional beliefs, Christian and Jewish, my wife and I have read in a long time. This is what the country should be talking about on the eve of a new century -- uplifting, nourishing, and inspiring to all.\u003cbr\u003eMary Ann Glendon, Harvard law professor Quite literally a godsend to those of us who are trying to communicate our deepest beliefs to smart, good-hearted, but skeptical young adults. Its subtitle should be: \"Everything you want your son or daughter to know about God, faith, and morals, but were afraid you couldn't put into words.\"\u003cbr\u003eJohn Cardinal O'Connor A poignant story of honesty nurtured by love, the formula for enduring faith.\u003cbr\u003eElliott Abrams, president, Ethics and Public Policy Center \u003ci\u003eTell Me Why\u003c\/i\u003e is a sparkling conversation between a father and his daughter about the deepest issues in life. As a father and as a Jew I found it compelling reading about the most serious issues of faith and morality. But this is no theology text -- it's a spirited debate that you will want to join. Read this, have your kids read it, and let the sparks fly.\u003cbr\u003eRalph Reed, Jr., President, Century Strategies Michael Novak is a national treasure, and this book reminds us once again why. In the finest tradition of C.S. Lewis and other great defenders of faith, \u003ci\u003eTell Me Why\u003c\/i\u003e is a stirring and stimulating discussion of every person's need for a relationship with God and His church in a secular age.\u003cbr\u003eRichard John Neuhaus, editor-in-chief, \u003ci\u003eFirst Things\u003c\/i\u003e Why hasn't this been done before? Obviously, it was an idea awaiting Michael and Jana Novak. Parents and children all over America should turn off the television, read this book, and then embark together on a similar conversation into the things that matter most.\u003cbr\u003ePatrick Glynn, author of \u003ci\u003eGod: The Evidence\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTell Me Why\u003c\/i\u003e is nourishment for the soul -- a book to cherish and share with your loved ones.\u003cbr\u003eRabbi Marc Gellman, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eHow Do You Spell God?\u003c\/i\u003e A wonderful book....If all families had fathers like Michael Novak, all our children would be pious; if all our families had children like Jana Novak, all our parents would be wise.\u003cbr\u003eMichael Medved, author\/film critic\/radio commentator \u003ci\u003eTell Me Why\u003c\/i\u003e offers a priceless experience to discerning readers: listening in on an intimate but profound fatherdaughter conversation covering the most important issues of life and faith. All parents -- and children -- of every religious community can gain from this wise and eloquent book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780671018863\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40973037207758,"sku":"9780671018863","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_1d200548-d73d-46d2-99e3-9d55f3e6889f.jpg?v=1646601207","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780671018863","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}