God is our home but many of us have strayed from our native land. The venerable authors of these Spiritual Classics are expert guides--may we follow their directions home. --Archbishop Desmond TutuWriting in the last years of the fourth century a.d.; Saint Augustine of Hippo created what is at once the first true autobiography in Western literature and among the most sophisticated yet accessible theological arguments in the history of Christianity. With extraordinary candor and psychological acumen; Augustine recounts his passage from a life of sensuality; Manichaean superstition; and empty careerism to a genuine spiritual awakening; and he articulates views on marriage; morality; and faith that have shaped our discourse ever since. The Confessions allows us to appreciate both the startling modernity of Augustine's insights and the imperishable poetry of his voice. With a new Preface by MacArthur Fellow Patricia Hampl; author of Virgin Time and A Romantic Education.In the annals of spirituality; certain books stand out both for their historical importance and for their continued relevance. The Vintage Spiritual Classics series offers the greatest of these works in authoritative new editions; with specially commissioned essays by noted contemporary commentators. Filled with eloquence and fresh insight; encouragement and solace; Vintage Spiritual Classics are incomparable resources for all readers who seek a more substantive understanding of mankind's relation to the divine.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Cold War SurveyBy Jacob GrandstaffExcellent Cold War survey. This is perfect for anyone looking to broaden his or her knowledge on the politics of the Cold War. A couple of the chapters; particularly the one on detente can seem long-winded at times. But; through it all Leffler manages to capture the feelings of the individual leaders and how they viewed their rivals; themselves; and most importantly; their place and their nation's place in history. He shows how domestic political concerns played an essential role in prolonging the Cold War and that the decisions that were made by Soviet and American leaders leading up to the eighties were primarily a result of the circumstances of the times that each of those leaders were dealt. Overall; a excellent and informative read with plenty of behind-the-scenes insights that help the reader understand not only what happened at the negotiating table; but why it happened the way it did.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Only a hundred and fifty pages and and I can't wait to finish it.By BryanI received my book quickly and in wonderful condition. The book itself offers an inside look into the atmospheres that surrounded world leaders from the end of World War II through the end of the Cold War. Mr. Leffler highlights the Ideological struggles between the west and the east as well as the mix of fear and ambition that surrounded both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. I completely recommend this for anyone who wants learn more about the cold war.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Product came in excellent condition being usedBy michael matterProduct came in excellent condition being used. If i did not know any better; it would seem as if it was brand new. Great book for my foreign policy class; covers the Cold War extensively.
