The Transformative Power of Suffering: How Pain Can Make Us More Beautiful

Amazon Customer: I now need to sit back, reflect, and also, let the pages of this wonderful book sink in. I will be sending this book to some of my family.

United States on Jul 09, 2023

Rick Lee James: These reflections, on suffering are powerful. I recommend it to anyone because we all suffer, and they will be suffering and every life. It’s something we simply cannot avoid. Let these reflections help you find new ways to live with meaning in the midst of suffering.

United States on Apr 14, 2023

Amazon Customer: I was so moved by the open heartedness, empathy, wisdom and poetic holding of suffering in this book. Thank you.

United Kingdom on Feb 01, 2023

Debbie C.: A real sorce of strength in the midst of overwelming pain, this book help me walk through it and gave me hope and insight to grow, to embrace and to love again. Highly recommend to any struggling to be move on and be a better person!

Canada on Jan 20, 2023

Tedibear: Good reading.

United States on Oct 30, 2022

Rambling in Uwharrie: There is nothing like discovering a book that is just what you need, written so eloquently and truthfully on paper that you feel the author must have reached into your soul. This book was that to me. Admittedly, it came at at time when I was searching for answers following loss and hurt. But it was also after many other reads. The catch for me was, “don’t come out empty handed”. During this pandemic I am/ was determined this time would not be wasted, and it hasn’t. I have lost over 60 pounds and reframed the course of my life and it started with the phrase, “don’t come out empty handed”. And please note, this book was written three years before the pandemic hit. This book tells of great loss, but more importantly how to survive. It is a kind friend holding your hand saying it won’t be easy but you will make it and you will be better than ever.
If you are searching, at least let your search go down this wonderful path. I have purchased this book and given as gifts over twenty times.

United States on Nov 29, 2020

Joanne: Great book, highly recommend it.

Canada on Jun 24, 2020

NickyD: Quite a powerful book. Good read.

United Kingdom on Jan 28, 2020

Todd D: This book was powerful and thought provoking while at the same time easy to understand and relatable. Rabbi Leder was able to take the notion of how suffering transforms people and bring it to life in a meaningful and digestible way. I went through the passing of both parents a few years back and wish I had this book then. Its messages and anecdotes really speak to me and what I went through at that time. The short section on Prayer and how he prayed for his father with Alzheimer’s reminded me of my thoughts for my mother who also suffered from the same terrible condition. I also connected with the section on apologies and forgiveness. Most of us have been angry at the world at some time and the section on “anger is a lot of work” really rang true. I’d highly recommend this book for those who are working through difficult periods or those who have yet to face them. I often give books to friends and family that I find inspiring, empowering or moving and I’ve already shared this one! Thank you Rabbi Leder.

United States on Feb 07, 2018

Amazon Customer: Such a touching, wonderful book for any person needing to overcome personal difficulties or to get a better understanding of lifes setbacks. R. Leder has joined now in a troika of modern Jewish authors I very much appreciate. "R. Prager R. Leder R. Telushkin." Thank You Sir. Charles Jensen Canada

Canada on Jan 15, 2018