What Return Can I Make?: The Dimensions of the Christian Experience (With Tape) [Audio Cassette]

M. Scott Peck (Author), Marilyn Von Waldner (Author), Patricia Kay (Author)

Book Description

Series: With Tape | Publication Date: November 1985

What Return Can I Make?: The Dimensions of the Christian Experience, by M. Scott Peck, M.D. Hardcover book with sleeve case, comes with audio cassette Published by Simon & Schuster, copyright 1985, 1st printing

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster (a) (November 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671525026
• ISBN-13: 978-0671525026
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

M. Scott Peck's publishing history reflects his own evolution as a serious and widely acclaimed writer, thinker, psychiatrist, and spiritual guide. Since his groundbreaking bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, was first published in 1978, his insatiable intellectual curiosity has taken him in various new directions with virtually each new book: the subject of healing human evil in People of the Lie (1982), where he first briefly discussed exorcism and possession; the creative experience of community in The Different Drum (1987); the role of civility in personal relationships and society in A World Waiting to Be Born (1993); an examination of the complexities of life and the paradoxical nature of belief in Further Along the Road Less Traveled (1993); and an exploration of the medical, ethical, and spiritual issues of euthanasia in Denial of the Soul (1999); as well as a novel, a children's book, and other works. A graduate of both Harvard University and Case Western Reserve, Dr. Peck served in the Army Medical Corps before maintaining a private practice in psychiatry. For the last twenty years, he has devoted much of his time and financial resources to the work of the Foundation for Community Encouragement, a nonprofit organization that he helped found in 1984. Dr. Peck lives in Connecticut.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable book / tape combo which needs to be reprinted, September 28, 1997

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John I. Carney (Shelbyville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Return Can I Make?: The Dimensions of the Christian Experience (With Tape) (Audio Cassette)

A wonderful 12-chapter exploration of themes related to the Christian life. Peck's essays (and brief remarks on the audio cassette) tie in with beautiful songs by Carmelite nun Marilyn von Waldner and simple drawings by artist Patricia Kay. Even Peck fans don't seem aware of this one, but it's one of my most treasured possessions. Every year or two, I pull it out and use it as a daily devotional for two weeks. Peck's writing here is overtly religous -- though with the caution and open-mindedness of a therapist. Von Waldner's songs are simple and (as Peck cautions) completely literal. Kay's minimalist artwork is a perfect complement. The cassette has all 12 songs on both sides; one side features Peck's introductions, the other doesn't. There's sheet music for each song in the spiral-bound book. If there's any justice, this thing will be reprinted so that I can buy copies and give them to my friends.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By Far The Best!, July 13, 2003

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Geeta Jadhav (United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Return Can I Make?: The Dimensions of the Christian Experience (With Tape) (Audio Cassette)

I hadn't known that M. Scott Peck was a Christian. Having read 'The Road Less Travelled' & 'People of the Lie' cover to cover and bought and browsed through other books of his, I thought 'What Return Can I Make' was the best. Being a born-again Christian, I'm a happier reader because this book is about being a believer in the Christian Faith.

After having read the book within a day, I went out and bought all the copies on sale from the store I'd first purchased it. Having gifted these, I was left with none for myself! It's only now, after about 3 years since I first read the book did I manage a copy for myself when I chanced on it in a book store.

Though not about Christianity, the only other book that has come close to touching me as much is 'Tuesdays with Morrie' by Mitch Albom.

If you guys haven't yet read 'What Return...' I suggest you do so pronto!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual understanding and growth, March 6, 2000

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Ma. Esperanza S. Mori (Manila, Philippines) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Return Can I Make?: The Dimensions of the Christian Experience (With Tape) (Audio Cassette)

I have read this book several times and has given me new spiritual insights and has heightened my spiritual growth each time. I appreciate and thank Dr. Scott's efforts in bringing to light essential christian values to a level of acceptance and understanding in a lay man's views and not as theologically heavy as the subjects seem. This book is surely a must for all and a treasure to keep.