Desmond Tutu (1931–2021)
Autor/a de The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
Sobre l'autor
Desmond Tutu was born October 7, 1931 in Klerksdorp, Transvaal, South Africa. He attended Johannesburg Bantu High School. After leaving school he trained first as a teacher at Pretoria Bantu Normal College and graduated in 1954 from the University of South Africa. After three years as a high school mostra'n més teacher he began to study theology, and was ordained as a priest in 1960. From 1962 to 1966 Tutu devoted his time to further theological study in England at King's College, eventually earning a Master's of Theology. From 1967 to 1972 he taught theology in South Africa before returning to England for three years as the assistant director of a theological institute in London. In 1975 he was appointed Dean of St. Mary's Cathedral in Johannesburg, the first black to hold that position. From 1976 to 1978 he was Bishop of Lesotho, and in 1978 became the first black General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches. Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 15, 1984 for his role in the opposition to apartheid in South Africa. He was then elected Archbishop of Cape Town in April of 1986, the highest position in the South African Anglican Church. Tutu is also an honorary doctor of various universities in the USA, Britain and Germany. He is the author of the best seller, The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, with the Dalai Lama XIV and Douglas Carlton Abrams. (Bowker Author Biography) mostra'n menys
Sèrie
Obres de Desmond Tutu
Bishop Desmond Tutu : the voice of one crying in the wilderness : a collection of his recent statements in the struggle (1982) 10 exemplars
Versöhnung ist unteilbar : Biblische Interpretationen z. Schwarzen Theologie. Mit e. Selbstdarst. d. Autors (1986) 2 exemplars
Onze overwinning op de apartheid de geschiedenis van onze bittere strijd tegen discriminatie in Zuid-Afrika (1994) 2 exemplars
Gottes Kinder: Meine schönsten Bibelgeschichten 1 exemplars
Nobelity 1 exemplars
Children of the Light 1 exemplars
Anch'io ho il diritto d'esistere 1 exemplars
Fé - Palavras e Inspiração de Desmond Tutu 1 exemplars
Dignity, Equality & Inalienable Rights 1 exemplars
Desmond Tutu on Forgiveness 1 exemplars
Children of God Storybook Bible - Sampler 1 exemplars
Archbishop Desmond Tutu 1 exemplars
Obres associades
Where God Happens: Discovering Christ in One Another (2003) — Pròleg, algunes edicions — 358 exemplars
The Life of Meaning: Reflections on Faith, Doubt, and Repairing the World (2007) — Col·laborador — 125 exemplars
A God That Could be Real: Spirituality, Science, and the Future of Our Planet (2015) — Pròleg — 90 exemplars
From the Ashes: A Spiritual Response to the Attack on America (2001) — algunes edicions — 80 exemplars
Freedom: Stories Celebrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (2009) — Pròleg — 73 exemplars
Discovery of a Continent: Foods, Flavors, and Inspirations from Africa (2007) — Pròleg, algunes edicions — 62 exemplars
Are We Born Racist? New Insights from Neuroscience and Positive Psychology (2010) — Col·laborador — 39 exemplars
The Future of God: Personal Adventures in Spirituality With Thirteen of Today's Eminent Thinkers (1996) — Col·laborador — 25 exemplars
The Goldstone Report: The Legacy of the Landmark Investigation of the Gaza Conflict (2011) — Pròleg — 24 exemplars
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Coneixement comú
- Nom oficial
- Tutu, Desmond Mpilo
- Data de naixement
- 1931-10-07
- Data de defunció
- 2021-12-26
- Gènere
- male
- Nacionalitat
- South Africa
- Lloc de naixement
- Klerksdorp, Western Transvaal, South Africa
- Lloc de defunció
- Cape Town, South Africa (Oasis Frail Care Centre)
- Llocs de residència
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Soweto, South Africa - Educació
- Pretoria Bantu Normal College
St Peter's Theology College, Rosettenville, Johannesburg
King's College, London - Professions
- minister (Anglican)
bishop (Lesotho|1976-1978|Johannesburg|1985-1986)
archbishop (Capetown|1986-1996)
social rights activist
anti-apartheid and human rights activist - Relacions
- Tutu, Mpho (daughter)
- Organitzacions
- Anglican Church
National University of Lesotho - Premis i honors
- Nobel Peace Prize (1984)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2009)
Templeton Prize (2013)
Gandhi Peace Prize (2005)
Membres
Ressenyes
Desmond and the Very Mean Word de Desmond Tutu
reviewed
Wow. This book is such a great reminder of our shared humanity. Compassion, joy, happiness, love ... so many great conversations and great advice. I can't recommend this book enough. Every person on the planet should read it.
- Age: Primary
- About what God's dream is for children of the world. God's dream is being caring and kind towards others, and to accomplish this you must be a part of it.
- I would totally have it in my classroom in a Catholic school, and probably would even read it aloud.
- About what God's dream is for children of the world. God's dream is being caring and kind towards others, and to accomplish this you must be a part of it.
- I would totally have it in my classroom in a Catholic school, and probably would even read it aloud.
What an eye-opening book. I grew up Buddhist and have always been a fan of the Dalai Lama and his wisdom. But I never knew much about Archbishop Desmond Tutu. But I definitely have a newfound respect for both of these amazing world leaders, who teach us how to be at peace with ourselves, and find happiness in a world full of suffering and negativity. Such inspiring stories of how these two men survived through apartheid and exile, and yet still remain positive and joyful.
These days, we're so focused on external stimuli...material goods, making more money, focusing on ourselves. And yet, we're more depressed than ever before, despite the façade of "having everything". They teach in this book that compassion is key, as is giving, even when we have nothing. The eight pillars of joy is something I'll definitely be remembering for a long, long time. And the guide on meditation at the end is just what I needed in these stressful times.
So even though we can't change what's going on around us, or how other people behave, we can change ourselves. And change comes from the inside, and changing our mindset. I've slowly been moving toward this change of mindset myself, and while it's not an overnight change, the words spoken in this book give you plenty to think about. Highly recommended, and I know I'll be referring to this book whenever I need a reminder!… (més)
These days, we're so focused on external stimuli...material goods, making more money, focusing on ourselves. And yet, we're more depressed than ever before, despite the façade of "having everything". They teach in this book that compassion is key, as is giving, even when we have nothing. The eight pillars of joy is something I'll definitely be remembering for a long, long time. And the guide on meditation at the end is just what I needed in these stressful times.
So even though we can't change what's going on around us, or how other people behave, we can change ourselves. And change comes from the inside, and changing our mindset. I've slowly been moving toward this change of mindset myself, and while it's not an overnight change, the words spoken in this book give you plenty to think about. Highly recommended, and I know I'll be referring to this book whenever I need a reminder!… (més)
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Estadístiques
- Obres
- 52
- També de
- 32
- Membres
- 5,788
- Popularitat
- #4,261
- Valoració
- 4.1
- Ressenyes
- 138
- ISBN
- 240
- Llengües
- 14
- Preferit
- 5
