| On God: An Uncommon Conversation Contributor(s): Mailer, Norman (Author), Lennon, Michael (Contribution by), Bateman, Kent (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1433214199 ISBN-13: 9781433214196 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: Mailers major works have engaged such themes as war, politics, culture, and sex. Now he gives us fresh ways to think about the largest subject of them all. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Philosophy - Religion | Theology - Religion | Agnosticism |
| Dewey: 211 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.34" W x 7.58" (0.21 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In On God, Norman Mailer, a towering figure in American literature, explores his concept of the nature of God. In a series of probing, challenging, and uncommon dialogues, Mailer establishes his own system of belief, one that rejects both organized religion and atheism. He presents a view in which our world is created by an artistic God who often succeeds but can also fail in the face of determined opposition by contrary powers in the universe. As war is waged for the souls of humans, we in our turn are given the freedom--indeed, the responsibility--to choose our own paths. Mailer believes that our individual behavior, a complex mix of good and evil, will be rewarded or punished with a reincarnation that fits the sum of our lives. Ever original and unpredictable, this inspiring verbal journey offers a unique vision of a world in which "God needs us as much as we need God." |
Contributor Bio(s): Mailer, Norman: - Norman Mailer (1923-2007) grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He is the author of more than thirty books, including The Armies of the Night and The Executioner's Song. He earned a National Book Award and two Pulitzer Prizes for his work. Bateman, Kent: -Kent Bateman's career spans forty years in theater, television, and film as an actor, singer, producer, director, writer, and narrator. He is also the recipient of several television and stage awards. 2007 marked his entry into audiobook narration with Blackstone Audio. Hillgartner, Malcolm: -Malcolm Hillgartner is an actor, author, playwright, and professional narrator. Under the name Jahnna N. Malcolm, he and his wife, Jahnna Beecham, have written over one hundred books for young readers; their musicals have played in theaters across America. His audiobook credits include works by Dean Koontz, Nelson Algren, and William F. Buckley Jr. |