Autumn Corridors [Hardcover]

Larry G. Straub (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2007

Join Larry G. Straub as he plunges down the "corridors of life" in a twenty-year pursuit, a search for answers to life's toughest questions. Why do bad things happen to good people? How can we control our lives, when so much seems beyond our control? Experience the stunning climax as, through his uncle's death, he finds the definitive answers to the ultimate questions. Why do we live? Why do we die? And why is it important that we do both well?

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About the Author

Larry Straub is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Straub International. He earned both an MBA and Master of Science degree and is an adjunct professor of business for two Kansas universities. Larry and his wife Julie reside with their two children in Salina, Kansas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bridgeway Books (April 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933538686
• ISBN-13: 978-1933538686
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,377,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, October 7, 2007

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Mark Miller - See all my reviews

This review is from: Autumn Corridors (Hardcover)

Really loved the book. I lost someone recently and this book really helped me through a tough stretch. I would recomend it to anyone dealing with loss or trying to help someone else deal with the loss of a loved one. This book should become a classic in the death, grief and bereavment segment.

5.0 out of 5 stars More about life . . ., September 30, 2007

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Beverly K. Wilson "Grief Matters, LLC" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autumn Corridors (Hardcover)

Seasons of life and accompanying transitions serve as the backdrop upon which guidance is provided. Set in midwestern American, Straub outlines his life's milestones in relation to significant death losses. From these experiences, he reflects upon lessons learned. The result is innovative ideas on preparation for one's own death, such as writing a personal eulogy and creating a "life room - a room where death is not feared or ignored (p. 130)". An appropriate application for Straub's work would be as a springboard for discussion in adult Sunday School groups, when taken a chapter or two at a time. Although the writing hints of viewing life events through the lens of Christianity, Straub's perspective posits non-traditional insights into such topics as marriage, divorce, stepfamilies, and existential questions. In actuality, Straub's book is more about lessons learned in life . . . . than it is about death.

5.0 out of 5 stars I read this and learned lessons of death in a good life., April 23, 2007

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Paul H. Hedlund - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Autumn Corridors (Hardcover)

I read this book and I really liked the whole read. It was just long enough to cover the subject but, short enough to enjoy a great story and meaningful advice.

Larry seems to catch the essence of his life's experience in his Kansas, mid-west journey. I enjoyed the personable story that drew you into the first page and then resolved the "autobiographical" experiences of the author in the last lines of the book.

His practical approach of preparing for all of the "seasons" of life was overwhelmingly simple. There is a "checklist" of how to be successful in each season while preparing you for the special "Autumn Corridors."

I recommend the read for those who like a peaceful Fall day walk in the eternal approaches to living your lives. You will enjoy it.