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Chris Benguhe (Author)
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July 2008
Tragedies won't stop happening, and problems will always be a part of life--just take a look at the evening news to be sure. But so many of us spend our lives either trying to escape these unavoidable experiences or reeling from their effects, waiting to be free of suffering before we allow ourselves to be happy. To make matters worse, self-help gurus fill our brains with ways to "make" happiness happen.

But what if our happiness is already here---buried deep within the experiences of our ordeals themselves? What if God intends for the tragedies and difficulties of our lives to be the route to our ultimate joy?

What if overcoming our ordeals is not actually as important as how we respond to our struggles? Then true joy can only be achieved through that hardship and how we choose to respond to those traumatic situations.

Each chapter offers practical everyday philosophy on how to apply the "positive potential" of problems to the seven most common catastrophic life situations through Benguhe's personal reflections and his "Seven Steps of Serenity," plus compelling anecdotes of everyday people who found joy through enduring life's greatest tragedies.
UNIQUENESS:
--A self-help book that's not about the self but about loving and respecting humanity.
--Instead of criticizing our nature and behavior, it explains it!
--Not preachy, judgmental or self-righteous.
--Analyzes tragedy without blaming it on the erroneous and destructive myth of "dysfunctional" people.
--An author who doesn't claim to be a guru, simply an observer of God's genius.


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Eloquently reveals the secrets to finding joy during hardships. -- Deepak Chopra

About the Author

Chris Benguhe is a former People Magazine writer/tabloid editor turned internationally published inspirational/self-help author of four non-fiction books based on interviews conducted with numerous people from various walks of life. In addition to being a public speaker, he is an editor and columnist for The Catholic Sun, in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Messenger of Saint Anthony.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 166 pages
  • Publisher: Paulist Press (July 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0809143917
  • ISBN-13: 978-0809143917
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #458,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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His new book OVERCOMING LIFE'S 7 COMMON TRAGEDIES examines the positive potential of life's common catastrophes through some of America's greatest survivors. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean and Portuguese. He is also a TV writer, editor, speaker and columnist for the Catholic Sun.

Former PEOPLE MAGAZINE writer and tabloid editor, Chris Benguhe interviewed everyone from the famous to the felonious. From the OJ Simpson case to chasing Jon Benet's Killer and the heartbreaking tales of Princess Diana's accidental death and the Columbine massacre, he told the world's most provocative stories, but he gave up the world of glitz and glamour to make a difference with his words.

Now he chronicles real extraordinary stories of everyday courageous and dynamic individuals whose lives were transformed by tough times and tells their stories of triumph over tragedy and the lessons they learned in his series of internationally published books.

His first book Triumphs of the Heart: Miraculous True Stories of the Power of Love was introduced by President G.W. Bush. He went onto to write Triumphs of the Heart Book II: More Miraculous True Stories of the Power of Love and Beyond Courage: The 9 Principles of Heroism.

His heartwarming and eloquent yet easy to understand perspective on enduring and overcoming life's many challenges and hardships reaches into every aspect of your day to day routine. From ideas for a happier family life to strategies for a more rewarding career through better communication and cooperation at work, he will fill your heart and mind with a new outlook on the opportunities that obstacles present. His passion and honesty will compel your audience to embrace the power of love and the unlimited joy and success it makes possible.

Benguhe takes tragedy and adversity head on intelligently analyzing challenging events to find meaning in the struggles and help us see the opportunities in every situation to find the love, the purpose and the happiness that lies BEYOND TRAGEDY.


 

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book--change of pace from typical pablum, July 31, 2008
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Benguhe's book offers a refreshing break from the self-help pablum that dominates the field. Kudos!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, July 18, 2008
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Makes you realize there's a lot more right about us than there is wrong wtih us.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming Life's 7 Common Tragedies, July 16, 2008
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An amazing and inspirational book. Beautifully written and engaging - I didn't want to put it down. Great stories and a life changing message. I highly recommend this book.
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