7 Life Lessons from Noah's Ark: How to Survive a Flood in Your Own Life

by Michael Levine

We'¬?ve all heard the story of Noah'¬?s ark, but what can this ancient allegory tell those of us struggling to find our bearings at the dawn of the 21st century? Plenty. Whether fact or fiction, the heroic Biblical tale reveals more than simply how to survive bad weather in an animal-packed boat built before power tools, air conditioning, and indoor plumbing. In 7 LIFE LESSONS FROM NOAH'¬?S ARK, author Michael Levine interprets the story of Noah in terms of its universal human truths, inspiring us to take the helm in our own personal voyages. With grace and humor, he invites us to see challenging events in our lives not as inundating disasters, but as watershed opportunities to reevaluate, hone, and mold us into who we really are or who we want to become.Using the lessons of Noah'¬?s ark, this self-help book offers a lighthearted approach to the serious business of taking stock, taking control, and transforming calamity into opportunity.Lessons include "Opportunity: Don'¬?t Miss the Boat," "Balance: Get Yourself Shipshape," and "Character: Stay True to Your Course."

Genres: Book Club, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting concept for a book, 7 Lessons from Noah's Ark takes a somewhat humorous look at what we can learn from the biblical story of Noah's Ark to apply to our lives today. It includes topics likeDon't Miss the Boat (take advantage of opportunities presented); Stay Shipshape (benefits of maintaining your health); Staying True to your Course (Keeping with your core character); and more. It is a short read and I found it to be entertaining and it does make some good points.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I enjoyed the listen I had to thin that the treatment of serious subjects seemed a bit shallow - perhaps inevitable when you make a work as short as this one is - just over an hour.

[Alia Bassioni عاليا بسيوني · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written book, with great advice. Creatively written. The design of the inside pages adds a lot to the meaning.

[Carol Fordahl · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why did I listen to this book?

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I enjoyed the narrators' rather snarky reading and the many quotes. However, from a Christian point of view, God gets regulated to co-pilot and the scriptures gets twisted to support the author's ideas. I wish Mr. Levine had left Noah and the Old Testament out of the story, or done a more thorough reading of it!

[Lorna · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you want to read a list of platitudes and vague pieces of life advice loosely based on the biblical story of Noah's Ark, then this is for you. Seriously, so stupid. The best part was that it was short.

[Claudia · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love the premise but the writing was too all over the place for my taste

[Brent Stratton · Rating 3 out of 5]

a short little sermon comparing life to Noah's ark. not the most original and you could think of all the points yourself. but not a bad read