When the World Breaks Your Heart
Spiritual Ways of Living With Tragedy
Imprint: Wipf and Stock
76 Pages, 5.50 x 8.50 x 0.15 in
- Paperback
- 9781498284288
- Published: March 2016
$16.00 / £14.00 / AU$20.00
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The Reverend Dr. Gregory S. Clapper is Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Indianapolis, and he also teaches United Methodist History and Doctrine at Christian Theological Seminary. He earned degrees from Carthage College, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, and Emory University.
While he continues his teaching career, he retired at the rank of Colonel from the Air National Guard after twenty-four years. During his military career he earned several decorations including the Iowa Meritorious Service Medal, the USAF Humanitarian Service Medal, two USAF Meritorious Service Medals, and the Legion of Merit.
Dr. Clapper played himself in the ABC made-for-TV movie about the plane crash, Crash Landing: The Rescue of Flight 232, which starred Charlton Heston, Richard Thomas, and James Coburn (later released as A Thousand Heroes). His ministry after the crash was also prominently featured in the critically praised book Flight 232: A Story of Disaster and Survival, by Laurence Gonzales (2014).
"This is a book that is transparent, in the best sense of the word. Pastorally oriented, it genuinely helps the Christian reader confront, think about, and deal with tragedy. It offers no easy explanations; rather, it is utterly straightforward, without pretension."
--Roberta Bondi, Emory University
"Throughout this book, [Clapper] delves into the mystery of suffering and how it has the potential to bring hope and healing, how our lack of control brings a sense of healthy humility and the amazing impact a gentle spirit has on those who require a tender touch."
--Publishers Weekly
"When the World Breaks Your Heart is worth more than a shelf-full of tomes on the preaching of funeral sermons, and more than a case of Advil for neck muscles that cramp as one pulls into hospital parking lots."
--Anglican Theological Review
"When the world breaks your heart--and who is able to avoid such pain--you will be encouraged by the strong word of confident faith in this book."
--William H. Willimon, Duke University
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