Where Are We Going So Fast?: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Moments [Hardcover]

Jim Warda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

In this fresh, lively, and personal book, Jim Warda helps us take measure of the meaning, lessons, and purpose of our lives. A contributor to the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Warda has mastered the art of pausing and noticing the meaning in everyday moments.

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About the Author

Jim Warda writes for the Sunday "family" section of the Chicago Tribune, has contributed to several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and offers workshops about finding meaning in the moments of life.

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"Whether, it's as a compelling writer for the Chicago Tribune, delivering keynote speeches, presenting workshops, or recording his daily radio show, Jim Warda is courageously committed to being authentic, as he is in this book. And because of this commitment, we always come away from his stories knowing that we've heard something special and, most assuredly, real."-Jack Canfield, from the Foreword

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580510965
• ISBN-13: 978-1580510967
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,257,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James R. Warda, award-winning author of "Where Are We Going So Fast?," is a keynote speaker, and has been a contributing columnist for the "Chicago Tribune," the Pioneer Press and Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises. He has also written for publications such as "Marketing Professionals" and Ragan Communication's "Journal of Employee Communication Management."

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, June 12, 2001

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Todd Mrowice (Schaumburg, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Where Are We Going So Fast?: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Moments (Hardcover)

I thought "where are we going so fast?" by Jim Warda was a great book. I don't read as much as I probably should, but when I picked up this book, it was hard to put down. Jim writes with a lot of emotion, and a lot of the book was from experience in his own life. Even though there were stories of him in the book, I think every reader could connect themselves to him at one point or another. After reading this book I really do find my self looking at the details in life and noticing things that I would regularly pass by. It really does help you pause...take a breath...and locate priceless moments in what would be a rugular day. Also, in my opinion, it is not a book that you can read just once. It's a great book to read, put it down for a couple of months, and go back and read through it again. I most definatley give this book two thumbs up!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Inspiring Look At Life, May 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Where Are We Going So Fast?: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Moments (Hardcover)

We all have those moments in our lives when everything that can go wrong--does. And, we ocassionally walk around filled with a negative spirit that can energize and perpetuate our bad moods and fears. Although we can't control all the things that happen to us, we can make the effort to take total charge of our attitude. Jim Warda illustrated how we can focus on the "ordinary" moments and reap the joy and beauty that they so often hold. Additionally, he shows us how we can "reframe" our perception of those difficult moments into sacred life lessons. After reading this book, I feel I am better able to get in touch with the things that are most important to me. I find myself embracing a better attitude in general as well as catching myself smiling more, especially with my young children. Thanks Jim! ...I needed that!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An extraordinary book for ordinary life, July 26, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Where Are We Going So Fast?: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Moments (Hardcover)

"where are we going so fast?" is an inspiring, heartfelt, feel-good look at the extraordinary treasures of everyday life. Jim Warda has a wonderful use of imagery and an enjoyable, personal style of writing that connects the reader with the sacred moments in one's own life. This book has inspired me to slow down and find the love, beauty and joy already present in my life.