Grateful Living [Hardcover]

Dale Turner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1998

More than 60 of the most enlightening and beloved articles by the late Rev. Dr. Dale Turner, Seattle Times columnist and Congregational minister. Essays on love, gratitude, tolerance, acceptance, and more.

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Dale Turner, my pastor when I was a student at University of Kansas, has long been a gifted individual who writes with warmth and intelligence about what life should really be. --Coach Dean Smith, Sports Illustrated 1997 Sportsman of the Year

Reverend Turner's insights are as keen today as when I first heard his sermons when I was a boy. He mixes equal parts wisdom, learning, plain-speaking, and humor to get to the heart of important matters. I have learned a lot from him. --Bill Gates, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft

About the Author

The Reverend Dr. Dale Turner (1917-2006) began his career as a minister in Michigan in 1943. He had first stepped inside a church at age 18. Since his parents were of different faith backgrounds, Catholic and Protestant, they had chosen not to attend church. Dr. Turner attended West Virginia Wesleyan, a Methodist College, because of its athletic program. He intended to become a high school football coach. But, he was offered two graduate school scholarships, one for physical education at Columbia University and one for ministry at Yale Divinity School. The ministry won out, and his decision would affect the lives of thousands over the next six decades. Dr. Turner spent 10 years in Lawrence, Kansas, teaching at the University of Kansas and preaching at the Plymouth Congregational Church. He moved to Seattle in 1958 to lead the University Congregational Church. As a minister and activist, he spoke out against the war in Vietnam during the 1960s, vocally supported the rights of gays and lesbians, and was instrumental in forming the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He retired in 1982, then wrote a weekly column for the Religion page of the Seattle Times until autumn of 2004. His latest book, Imperfect Alternatives: Spiritual Insights for Confronting the Controversial and the Personal, was published in 2005. Dr. Turner passed away June 5, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Leone, as well as three sons, three daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One of his sons preceded him in death.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: High Tide Press (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965374483
• ISBN-13: 978-0965374484
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,483,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely loved this book highly recommend it., May 27, 1999

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This review is from: Grateful Living (Hardcover)

I read a lot of inspirational/philosphical books and was very impressed with Mr. Turner's view of life and the way in which he is able to express his thoughts and feelings about life, religeon and a host of topics in these two arenas. I try to read one of his chapters, which are quite short, every morning and find it puts me in a great frame of mind in which to start the day. I feel I have learned a lot from him and applaud his efforts to educate the rest of us on what it means to live gratefully.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very inspiring book, May 17, 2007

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This review is from: Grateful Living (Hardcover)

This is not for the novice. Its a deep but practical book on self improvement and from what I hear its the CEO of Nordstom's favorite book. An excellent book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for the heart and soul, February 24, 1999

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This review is from: Grateful Living (Hardcover)

Reading this book, I can imagine the warmth of Dale Turner's voice. Without preaching, he shares his faith and convictions, provides hope and humor and offers practical measures for appreciating life. As soon as this book goes paperback, I'm buying at least 6 copies for gifts!