[.uk] More Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems (ISBN 1928832679)

Wonderful hints for help in life!:
"More Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems" is the book that comes after "Saintly Solutions to Life's Common Problems", BUT it is not necessary to read the first book first. This book is a reference book, and it does not have to be read in a specific order whatsoever. The chapters are as follows: 1. Abuse and Neglect 2. Academic Difficulties 3. Anger 4. Criticism 5. Difficulties in praying 6. Distrust in God 7. Eccentricity 8. Failure 9. False Accusations 10. Forgetfulness 11. Gambling 12. Greed 13. Grief 14. Household Duties 15. Imprisonment 16. Insomnia 17. Irritations 18. Legal Problems 19. Lust 20. Marital Problems 21. Mental Illness 22. Physical Deformities 23. Pride 24. Scrupulosity 25. Self-Indulgence 26. Shyness 27. Speech Impediments 28. Spiritual Dryness 29. Spiritual Warfare 30. Stubbornness 31. Uncertainty 32. Un-forgiveness 33. Widowhood. Chances are you have had one of these problems in the past! Each chapter will contain some examples of saints and how they may have had these problems in their own lives. It has quotes from many different saints, and also a very, very brief biography on each saint is included in the back of the book. (I mean by brief, maybe one or two sentences on average.) Anyway, this book is a very neat tool to receive helpful advice on various things in life! It's not a 12 -step program that will go into huge depth, but it might just give you that helpful hint you've been waiting for.

Just right for reflection:
This is a well written and pleasant book. I was looking for something that was accessible...something that would help me to reflect on life's many problems and difficulties without being too demanding...the sort of book that prompts thoughtful reflection at the end of the evening while reading in bed. Alternately, I didn't need simplistic platitudes. This book is "just right." While obviously written for a Catholic audience, the book provides some really good stories about the wisdom of Catholic Saints. To share an example: "St. Charles Borromeo, the holy 16th century archbishop of Milan, was known to relax by playing chess. Once he was asked what he would do if he were told by an angel that he would die within an hour. The saint replied that he would continue playing chess for, - even as a form of relaxation - he would had begun it for the glory of God, and he knew of nothing better than to be called from this world while performing an action for that purpose." What a wonderful image - to dedicate your daily actions to God. How could one help but not improve one's life by doing so? Enjoy!