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The narrative explores Rod Zieglitz's lifelong quest for identity and meaning, anchored by his Hebrew name, which evokes mixed feelings throughout his life. As he confronts personal challenges, the story blends humor with serious themes of suffering, forgiveness, and faith. Ultimately, it culminates in a profound realization of God's blessing as Zieglitz reflects on his life from his deathbed, highlighting the complexities of human experience and the journey toward understanding and acceptance.

Set against the backdrop of the post-countercultural mid-1970s, the narrative follows the antihero Writerman as he navigates a chaotic life filled with drugs, music, and broken relationships. With a vivid portrayal of the era's hedonism and emotional turmoil, the story captures the essence of youth grappling with identity and redemption. The writing style is described as staccato and immersive, echoing the frenetic energy of the time, while exploring themes of love and the struggle for authenticity amidst societal pressures.

Set against the vibrant backdrop of the early Seventies, the narrative follows aspiring rock journalist Michael Stein, known as Writerman, as he navigates the chaotic counterculture. His journey is filled with awkward encounters, musical legends, and a quest for personal redemption amid the haze of drugs and youthful confusion. The prose captures a blend of nostalgia and raw energy reminiscent of Kerouac, offering a compelling exploration of identity and the transformative power of music, all while featuring cameos from iconic figures of the era.

Pathway to the Stars takes readers on a remarkable journey spanning one hundred years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Biotechnologist Leroy Hood and longevity researcher Nathan Price journey to the future of health. Medicine today is a hit-or-miss affair that tackles symptoms long after disease sets in. Hood and Price explore the emerging technologies that will focus health care on extending wellness, making it personal, precise, and truly preventative.

"In the world of financial services, networking and trust building is much more effective for building new business than traditional sales tactics. Financial advisors, insurance agents, bankers, and hedge fund managers must develop relationships to sell their products otherwise they will fail. And most do! 90% of financial advisors fail out of the business within 2 years because they don't learn effective communication and relationship building skills. Networking is vital in helping financial services firms recruit and hire the right candidates and helping those candidates succeed in growing a successful practice. Financial services is a unique industry and selling effectively requires a long-term approach. This is the only book on the market that addresses networking and sales specifically for financial advisors, brokers, agents, planners, reps, originators, and producers"-- Provided by publisher

This collects the best interviews, profiles, and essays Michael Goldberg has written during his forty-plus years as a journalist. From combative interviews with Frank Zappa and Tom Waits to essays on how Jack Kerouac influenced Bob Dylan and the lasting importance of San Francisco's first punk rock club, Goldberg, as novelist Dana Spiotta wrote, "shows us how consequential music can be."-- Adapted from dust jacket

Is the use of narrative as a method of doing theology justified? This volume, one of the first critical analyses of the subject, makes a strong case for such theology. Michael Goldberg explores the notion that all convictions are founded in some narrative and looks at the theological implications of biography and autobiography. He does so by considering the works of Carol P. Christ, James H. Cone, Joseph Fletcher, James Wm. McClendon, Jr., James W. Fowler, Will D. Campbell, Elie Wiesel, H. Richard Niebuhr, Hans W. Frei, Irving Greenberg, and others. After carefully examining the meaning, truth, and rationality of narrative theology, Goldberg summarizes its validity and describes ways that narrative might be used for theology in the future.

Drawing from his experiences as a hospital and hospice chaplain, the author shares poignant stories of suffering and comfort encountered while serving dying patients. With a diverse background as a management consultant, university professor, and rabbi, he reveals how these roles fell short of fulfilling his spiritual quest. Through chaplaincy, he found purpose by helping the gravely ill seek meaning in their final moments, ultimately discovering his own spiritual nourishment in the process.