Second Chances: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth

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National Jewish Book Award 2005
Finalist Winner
in the category of
Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice

Deep feelings of depression and giving up hope are often part of the human experience. Second Chances explores strategies that serve as models for a more positive and optimistic life, transforming tragic circumstances into a force for healing. Drawing upon years as a clinical therapist and spiritual chaplain, Rabbi Levi Meier paints a fresh approach to the Bible and draws relevancy and sage advice from an ancient text.

"His book is both an informative retelling of the story of Ruth and an ongoing extrapolation from it: Throughout his account, Meier will tell about an incident in Ruth's life and then relate it to common life problems."
- David Brandes, Jewish Journal of LA

"A wonderful mix of deep spiritual insight and practical wisdom. Rabbi Meier's profound observations are at once illuminating and inspirational. Ruth like you never before experienced."
- Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka

"Dr. Meier's wise and compassionate rendering of this ancient biblical tale provides us with a profound lesson in optimism."
- Estell Frankel, author of Sacred Therapy