For over forty years, Rebbitzen Esther Jungreis has been a globetrotting spokeswoman for Judaism. Whether counseling a searching soul or addressing a packed house in Madison Square Garden, her message is elegantly universal. In Life Is A Test, the Rebbitzen's insights on faith, her soul-stirring wisdom, and her palpable love of all people saturate every page. Life Is A Test is really three books in one, each bearing a particular focus to help readers look for the message embedded in any difficulty. The book begins with tests of self-discovery and then examines the challenging realm of interpersonal relationships, concluding with a section on perceiving the Divine Design in the big picture of global events, as well as in one's own world. Regardless of age or experience, people of all persuasions will find meaningful substance in Life Is A Test. Rebbitzen Jungreis has captured so many of our deep-seated questions, and has graciously provided us with a decipherable answer key.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A stirring bestseller - now a fabulous audiobook.:
I loved the book Life Is A Test when it first came out. It's one of the most important and paradigm shifting of books I've read in recent years. I've benefited a great deal by the Rebbetzin's wisdom so I was thrilled to learn the book had been professionally produced in audio format. While actress Mare Winningham does the lion's share of the narration, the Rebbetzin does a very warm opening, the first chapter, and a touching close. It's no small thing to communicate such passion as she does - and Mare... more info
A Disappointing Exposition:
I thought I was going to receive an application of Torah to a wide range life's challenges. What I got was a culturally Jewish autobiography.
Excellent , just excellent:
Two thumbs up for this excellent book. Rebbetzin Jungreis did it again. As its predecessor "The Committed Life", this edifying book leads you through many real life issues and the way Judaism helps you handling them. It is written by a seasoned character who has already worked wonders in the outreach world. I would say this reading could be profitable to both Jews and non Jews.
Inspirational Book:
This book was written by Rebbetzen Esther Jungreis. She and her family are Holocaust survivors and it is truly inspirational. She gives examples of how the difficulties we often face help make us stronger and better.
