Grateful Living (Hardcover)

by Dale Turner (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Dale Turner has been an inspirational figure in our lives for four decades. Hardly a day goes by that we don't think of his simple yet profound adivce. Grateful Living is another great book by Dale Turner. He is simply terrific." -- Ralph Munro, Secretary of State of Washington

"Dale Turner walks a path of genuine kindness, compassion, tolerance, acceptance, and love. Who seeing this path, would not want to set out on it?" -- Thomas E. Williamson-Kirkland, M.D., The Virginia Mason Clinic

"Dale Turner writes with warmth and intelligence about what life should really be". -- Dean Smith, Basketball Coach

"In Grateful Living you will find wit, wisdom, and words that will lift your spirits from a remarkable spiritual and civic leader." -- Daniel J. Evans Former U.S. Senator and Governor of Washington

"In Grateful Living, Dale Turner shares his thoughts and observations on faith, activism, love, grief, intolerance, forgiveness, and humor. Turner writes with an observable wisdom and gentle spirit as he shares his views and experiences, showing the reader that living life with an attitude of gratefulness can make all the difference in anyone's world. Turner's writings, embodied in Grateful Living, showcase wisdom, humility, kindness, and humor. Turner's musings are a pure pleasure that enhances the joy of living and the manifest wonder of life." -- James A. Cox, The Midwest Book Review, November 1998

"In this follow-up to Different Seasons, Dale Turner, a retired Congregational pastor, has gathered together more than 60 pieces from his column in the Seattle Times. Turner has a flare for matching just the right quotation with the theme of his topic. And we learn that he is an inveterate marker of books--harvesting thought-piece gems. 'Books are living things to me, companions sharing the deepest thoughts and feelings.'"

"We are all the beneficiaries of Turner's quest for meaning. In this volume, you will find edifying approaches to forgiveness, listening, openness, humility, enthusiasm, laughter, and love. And the author's own knack for turning a fine phrase is evident throughout these columns. Here are two examples. 'Father Time is a tailor specializing in alterations.' And, 'As a tree is fertilized by its own broken branches and fallen leaves, so great souls use their own failures and convert them to useful ends.'" -- Frederic Brussat, Values & Visions Reviews Service, October 1998

"Reverend Turner's insights are as keen today as when I first heard his sermons when I was a boy". -- Bill Gates, Chairman, Microsoft

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

Product Description
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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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 (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,186,891 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By A Customer

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 18, 2007

By	Maryland Gentleman (MD) - See all my reviews

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

By	[e-mail] (Corvallis, Oregon) - See all my reviews

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!