I listened to a great book. I actually get good information while driving to work, which is a rarity. God Has a Dream: A Vision of Hope for Our Time (Amazon link) was the book. It is by the late Bishop Desmond Tutu. It is a wonderful book. I highly recommend it, be you a Church person or even an Agnostic.
Bishop Tutu recounts his stories as a clergyman in South Africa during the darkest days of apartheid. Despite this, he still manages to sound so Optimistic. He prefers to be called a realist, but it makes you feel optimistic. It’s inspiring to hear a man who has gone through so much. He is so sure of the good things in life and in our fellow humans. While listening to this book, which is read by the Bishop, I had an ongoing thought. If this man can forgive the things he has lived through, why am I constantly hanging on to old grudges?
The Bishop’s reading style for this CD was very soothing. You feel like he is talking to you directly. When he starts each chapter with, “Dear Child of God,” it gives you an uplifting sensation.
I feel it is a good read, and it is a good Lenten learning tool as well.
I didn’t buy the CDs I am listening to. I borrowed them from the library. Remember that is a very frugal way to get great information. You can find financial information as well as other information.
References about the Late Bishop
Desmond Tutu: The Conscience of South Africa
The New York Times obituary captures the life and legacy of Bishop Tutu as a spiritual force. It highlights his role as a political force in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. His advocacy for nonviolence, reconciliation, and justice defined his public life.
Desmond Tutu: A South African Hero for the World
The Guardian offers a powerful summary of Tutu’s life, chronicling his journey from township priest to Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights icon, and later a global voice for equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
Desmond Tutu’s Radical Hope
The New Yorker reflects on Tutu’s unwavering belief in humanity’s ability to change and forgive. It explores how his theology of joy and justice made him both prophetic and practical.
Remembering Desmond Tutu’s Laugh and Leadership
NPR pays tribute to Tutu’s joyful energy, his infectious laugh, and how he led with moral clarity in times of crisis—offering the world a powerful example of ethical leadership rooted in faith.
