{"product_id":"becoming-a-mensch-9780761852964","title":"Becoming a Mensch","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecoming 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e…Wonderfully uplifting and practical guide to the cultivation of universal virtues such as kindness, generosity, and self-discipline…[Pies] adapts the ancient wisdom of the Talmudic rabbis [and]…shows himself a master teacher in interpreting the written and lived lessons of the great spiritual and ethical figures of the Jewish tradition in meaningful ways for readers of any or no religious background or commitment. -- Cynthia M. A. Geppert, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, chief of consultation psychiatry and ethics, New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System, Albuquerque, associate professor of\u003cbr\u003e…Pies is a brilliant scholar, a splendid writer, and a deeply thoughtful man. In Becoming a Mensch, he evinces thoughtfulness in two senses of the word: remarkable intellectual depth and sincere concern about the needs and rights of others. By creating modern-day vignettes that illustrate a wide variety of ethical issues, and by drawing on scores of Talmudic and rabbinical sources, Dr. Pies teaches readers of all faiths (and of no faith) what it takes to be not merely a human being, but a humane being. -- Robert H. Deluty, Ph.D., associate dean of the Graduate School, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, author, Hearing the Grass Grow and Unfolding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Introduction: What it Means to Be A Mensch Chapter 2 Chapter 1: A Brief Tour of the Talmudic Territory Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Kindness and Compassion Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Generosity and Charity Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Self-Mastery and Self-Discipline Chapter 6 Chapter 5: Moderation and \"The Middle Way\" Chapter 7 Chapter 6: Humility and Flexibility Chapter 8 Chapter 7: Forgiveness and Apology Chapter 9 Chapter 8: Justice and Retribution Chapter 10 Chapter 9: Respect for Self and Others Chapter 11 Chapter 10: Attentive Listening and Understanding Chapter 12 Chapter 11: Acquiring Knowledge and Wisdom Chapter 13 Chapter 12: Caution and Prudence Chapter 14 Chapter 13: Discussing and Criticizing Others Fairly Chapter 15 Chapter 14: Honesty and Integrity Chapter 16 Chapter 15: Trustworthiness and Fidelity Chapter 17 Chapter 16: Gratitude and Contentedness Chapter 18 Chapter 17: Politeness and Tact Chapter 19 Chapter 18: Honoring and Revering Parents and Teachers Chapter 20 Appendix 1: Selective Chronology of Sages and Principal Evens in Land of Israel Chapter 21 Appendix 2: Glossary of Terms Chapter 22 Afterword Chapter 23 References","brand":"Hamilton Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037859447127,"sku":"9780761852964","price":33.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761852964.jpg?v=1750937889","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/becoming-a-mensch-9780761852964","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}