Product Description

God Has A Dream is an extremely personal and liberating message of hope and light in dark times. In it, the Archbishop shows how important it is that, even as we face the harsh realities of our individual lives and global conditions, we remember the importance of hope and dreams - for it is on hope and dreams that a better future will be built, and that God's dream for us will be fulfilled. And Tutu also demonstrates how to bring these dreams to fruition in very practical terms, for example in learning how to love, ridding ourselves of our prejudices, opposing injustice, promoting the qualities of forgiveness, humility and generosity in ourselves, taking time to be still and quiet and in being patient. Meant not only for a Christian audience but also for those of all faiths - and none - who are drawn to a life of more inspiration and integrity, God Has A Dream is highly readable and very relevant to the times we live in. Instead of being a political document (as was his previous book No Future Without Forgiveness) this is a major work of contemporary spirituality from a Church leader known for his charisma, robust approach and humour.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18613 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
Desmond Tutu shows each of us how to transform our pain and sorrow into hope and confidence in the future', Nelson Mandela .'I have the highest regard for my good friend Desmond Tutu and admire him for the humane principles he upholds', The Dalai Lama .'God Has a Dream shows us how our personal and global suffering can be transformed into joy and redemption', Jimmy Carter, ex-US President and Nobel Peace Prize winner .'This book is a testimony to the shining spirit and unquenchable faith of Archbishop Tutu. It will inspire your heart', Jack Kornfield, author of A Path With Heart .'Desmond Tutu is full of courage and faith in humanity's capacity for good...always the voice of inspiration', Mo Mowlem, MP

The Dalai Lama
I have the highest regard for my good friend Desmond Tutu and admire him for the humane principles he upholds

Jimmy Carter, ex-US President and Nobel Peace Prize winner
God Has a Dream shows us how our personal and global suffering can be transformed into joy and redemption.

Customer Reviews

Beware - This is a life-changing book!
I've just read this fantastic book by Desmond Tutu. It is right up there with Philip Yancey's "What's so amazing about Grace?" in terms of its ability to affect the whole way that I look at and try to live the Christian life. The two central themes are:

1. Transfiguration. He calls this the power of God's transformation in our world. The principle of transfiguration says nothing, no one and no situation is "untransfigurable,"... He talks about St. Paul, St. Peter and also characters like Nelson Mandela being examples, but of course all of us are capable of being transfigured (the process is a life-long, ongoing one).

2. Ubuntu. (A Nguni word) "It is the essence of being human. It speaks of the fact that my humanity is caught up and inextricably bound up in yours..." Because of Ubuntu, we are all in this life together and what we do affects others as well as what they do affecting us. This of course applies on National and International levels as well.

These two themes are woven together in the book to powerful effect. It is extremely thought provoking, challenging and yet comforting also. We are not on our own, because God has a dream for us and plan and a purpose for our lives - God wants to change us and the world - all we have to do is let Him.

An inspirational book
In GOD HAS A DREAM, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a hero from the anti-Apartheid struggle, the spiritual and moral representative of South Africa and one of the few legends of our time made a case for humanity. In this book full of hope, deep and moving messages, profound spirituality, beautiful lessons, wise words and insightful truths, we are also treated to a series of humorous lines. This book is idealist in its message but pragmatic in its approach to solving the problems humanity is facing. It has a solution for people of every race, religion, nationality and gender. I recommend this book to anyone who seeking for the truth to solutions of humanity's problems.

Also recommended: NO FUTURE WITHOUT FORGIVENESS, DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE, UNION MOUJIK

Reclaiming our humanity
A fantastic book by a true man of God. It is a refreshing source of inspiration, drawn from the personal experience in apartheid South Africa, on how to resolutely embrace our humanity in the face of inhuman atrocities throughout the world. This book will give hope to those who are inclined to think that God has abandoned our world. No, he hasn't and maybe you will be able to see His dream through the eyes of this charismatic proponent of non-violence and forgiveness, in a world which sorely lacks both.