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Description of "The Home Stretch" from Rafe Mair:
This book came out of a TV show I did called The Search which came to life because I believed that most people, when they first realize that they’re going to die, look for some way to best get out of this mess they’re in.
The Search had 38 interviews with people of religion giving their answers to the great question, what happens after I die? And one atheist/sceptic.
This book results from the research I did for The Search coupled with the views of a lapsed Anglican (Episcopalian), namely me.
The Home Stretch makes no pretence to be a scholarly treatment of the options we have but intends to give a thumbnail sketch hoping the reader might want to look further. I hope it combines humour with the more serious. I’ve often wondered why Jesus didn’t leave some jokes behind – considering the life he lead he must have seen lots of strange people and funny incidents. Maybe – probably he did but humour seems anathema to the sober-sides who create and write religious dogma.
I hope The Home Stretch piques your curiosity and qualifies as a good read.
Comment on "The Home Stretch"
"Rafe Mair, characteristically trenchant, shares his perceptions of the world's religions together with his own views, exploring the mysteries of life beyond death. Ever provocative Rafe Mair's explorations will provoke conversation, debate and encourage further study of these important questions and issues."
The Very Reverend Peter Elliott, Dean of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Vancouver BC.
Bio:
Rafe Mair
Rafe Mair is a former lawyer, cabinet minister and scratch golfer who went into honest work and became a broadcaster and writer on public affairs.
During his public career Mair was the British Columbia minister responsible for constitutional affairs leading up to the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, and through 1980 attended all the critical meetings either as Premier Bill Bennett's representative or adviser.
In 1981 he retired from politics and took up broadcasting, where he became one of British Columbia’s most beloved media personalities. A talk radio host, his programs, heard over the years on Vancouver radio stations CJOR, CKNW, and CKBD, were some of the highest-rated the city has ever seen. In 1995 Mair was awarded the prestigious Michener Award from the Governor-General of Canada for “courageous journalism”, the first radio broadcaster in Canada to be so honoured. In 2003 he was given the Bruce Hutchison Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Jack Webster Foundation, and in 2005 was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame.
Rafe Mair has also authored several books. The first was entitled, "The Last Cast", and chronicled his adventures as a fly fisherman. His second was called, “Canada: Is Anyone Listening?” Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell described it as a book, which all Canadians should read, and in the highest compliment of all labeled it “a good read”. His third book, “Still Ranting: Rants Raves and Recollections”, was on British Columbia’s bestseller list for many weeks after publication. “Still Ranting” was unveiled in 2002, and in 2004 he published “Rafe: A Memoir”. “Over the Mountains: More Thoughts on Things That Matter” was published in 2006 and “What the Bleep Is Going On Here?” in 2008. “The Home Stretch”, Rafe’s first e-Book was published in 2011.
Mair is 39-years-old, though he steadfastly refuses to explain how he has a 55-year-old son and a 31-year-old grandson. He is married to his beloved Wendy, has nine grandchildren, one great grandchild a chocolate Labrador named Chauncey, and lives in Lions Bay, British Columbia.
This book came out of a TV show I did called The Search which came to life because I believed that most people, when they first realize that they’re going to die, look for some way to best get out of this mess they’re in.
The Search had 38 interviews with people of religion giving their answers to the great question, what happens after I die? And one atheist/sceptic.
This book results from the research I did for The Search coupled with the views of a lapsed Anglican (Episcopalian), namely me.
The Home Stretch makes no pretence to be a scholarly treatment of the options we have but intends to give a thumbnail sketch hoping the reader might want to look further. I hope it combines humour with the more serious. I’ve often wondered why Jesus didn’t leave some jokes behind – considering the life he lead he must have seen lots of strange people and funny incidents. Maybe – probably he did but humour seems anathema to the sober-sides who create and write religious dogma.
I hope The Home Stretch piques your curiosity and qualifies as a good read.
Comment on "The Home Stretch"
"Rafe Mair, characteristically trenchant, shares his perceptions of the world's religions together with his own views, exploring the mysteries of life beyond death. Ever provocative Rafe Mair's explorations will provoke conversation, debate and encourage further study of these important questions and issues."
The Very Reverend Peter Elliott, Dean of Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Vancouver BC.
Bio:
Rafe Mair
Rafe Mair is a former lawyer, cabinet minister and scratch golfer who went into honest work and became a broadcaster and writer on public affairs.
During his public career Mair was the British Columbia minister responsible for constitutional affairs leading up to the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, and through 1980 attended all the critical meetings either as Premier Bill Bennett's representative or adviser.
In 1981 he retired from politics and took up broadcasting, where he became one of British Columbia’s most beloved media personalities. A talk radio host, his programs, heard over the years on Vancouver radio stations CJOR, CKNW, and CKBD, were some of the highest-rated the city has ever seen. In 1995 Mair was awarded the prestigious Michener Award from the Governor-General of Canada for “courageous journalism”, the first radio broadcaster in Canada to be so honoured. In 2003 he was given the Bruce Hutchison Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Jack Webster Foundation, and in 2005 was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame.
Rafe Mair has also authored several books. The first was entitled, "The Last Cast", and chronicled his adventures as a fly fisherman. His second was called, “Canada: Is Anyone Listening?” Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell described it as a book, which all Canadians should read, and in the highest compliment of all labeled it “a good read”. His third book, “Still Ranting: Rants Raves and Recollections”, was on British Columbia’s bestseller list for many weeks after publication. “Still Ranting” was unveiled in 2002, and in 2004 he published “Rafe: A Memoir”. “Over the Mountains: More Thoughts on Things That Matter” was published in 2006 and “What the Bleep Is Going On Here?” in 2008. “The Home Stretch”, Rafe’s first e-Book was published in 2011.
Mair is 39-years-old, though he steadfastly refuses to explain how he has a 55-year-old son and a 31-year-old grandson. He is married to his beloved Wendy, has nine grandchildren, one great grandchild a chocolate Labrador named Chauncey, and lives in Lions Bay, British Columbia.
