In Things Worth Dying For, Charles J. Chaput traces human history from ancient times to today to find threads of connection in our yearning for God, love, honor, beauty, truth, and immortality. He looks at our modern age of consumption and individualism and offers a penetrating analysis of how we got here, and how we can look to our roots and our faith to find meaning each day amid the noise of competing desires. Chaput debunks the myth of the selfish gene, showing how society has always been structured around the family and that the love we have for our kin has not changed. He points to our longing to die heroically as part of our hunger for war, and shows that an honorable death is not one of violence but one of faith, love for God, and service to others. Ultimately, he concludes, the things worth dying for are the things worth living for.

With a balance of wisdom, candor, and scholarly rigor the beloved archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia takes on life's central questions: why are we here, and how can we live and die meaningfully?

About the Author
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., was named archbishop of Philadelphia in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. As a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, he was the second Native American to be ordained a bishop in the United States and is the first Native American archbishop. Chaput is the author of Strangers in a Strange Land, Living the Catholic Faith, and Render unto Caesar, as well as numerous articles and public talks. Retiring as archbishop emeritus in 2020, he continues his extensive writing and public speaking.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250239785
Author Charles J. Chaput
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Henry Holt & Company Inc
Publisher Henry Holt & Company Inc
Weight(grams) 342g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 146mm * 29mm