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God Explained in a Taxi Ride
This is a punchy, humorous, and probing look at the nature of religious belief, by the author of the massively successful "Whatever You Think Think the Opposite". In a series of brilliant visual episodes, Paul Arden investigates the questions that have persisted since our earliest days. As ever, he is a master of compression, getting us to scratch our heads as he examines our relationship to the divine.
128 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2008
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Paul Arden
9 books561 followersPaul Arden (7 April 1940 – 2 April 2008) was an influential author of several books on advertising and motivation including "Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite" and "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be" and a former creative director for Saatchi and Saatchi at the height of their advertising might.
In 1987 Arden was appointed executive creative director. He has spent 14 years with the agency, handling accounts of British Airways, Anchor Butter, Toyota, Ryvita, Nivea, Trust House Forte, Alexon Group and Fuji among others. His British Airways campaigns continue to be remembered as one of the greatest advertising campaigns of all time, changing the fortunes of the airline.
"Arden was the ringmaster behind the whole creative circus that saw British Airways become 'The World's Favourite Airline', The Independent become the new intelligentsia's favourite newspaper, Margaret Thatcher the nation's favourite leader and Silk Cut their favourite fag." Dave Trott, The Independent
"Tempestuous advertising director who thought up memorable campaigns for Silk Cut, BA and The Independent" Times Online
Arden chose to leave Saatchi & Saatchi in 1992 but remained a key consultant for the agency until 1995.
In 1987 Arden was appointed executive creative director. He has spent 14 years with the agency, handling accounts of British Airways, Anchor Butter, Toyota, Ryvita, Nivea, Trust House Forte, Alexon Group and Fuji among others. His British Airways campaigns continue to be remembered as one of the greatest advertising campaigns of all time, changing the fortunes of the airline.
"Arden was the ringmaster behind the whole creative circus that saw British Airways become 'The World's Favourite Airline', The Independent become the new intelligentsia's favourite newspaper, Margaret Thatcher the nation's favourite leader and Silk Cut their favourite fag." Dave Trott, The Independent
"Tempestuous advertising director who thought up memorable campaigns for Silk Cut, BA and The Independent" Times Online
Arden chose to leave Saatchi & Saatchi in 1992 but remained a key consultant for the agency until 1995.
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September 11, 2016
Un power-point pe hârtie, câteva fraze scurte, cărora le sunt atașate niște caricaturi mai mult sau mai puțin inspirate, pline de idei confuze despre (non)existența lui Dumnezeu.
Amestecă atît de multe enunțuri, dă valoare de adevăr atâtor afirmații contradictorii despre religie, încât senzația mea este că însuși autorul e indecis și că nu s-a hotărât dacă e, până la urmă, credincios, necredincios sau un new-ager politically correct, dornic să împace pe toată lumea printr-un mesaj incoerent, superficial și ambiguu, pe o temă mult prea serioasă și care îl depașește complet.
Amestecă atît de multe enunțuri, dă valoare de adevăr atâtor afirmații contradictorii despre religie, încât senzația mea este că însuși autorul e indecis și că nu s-a hotărât dacă e, până la urmă, credincios, necredincios sau un new-ager politically correct, dornic să împace pe toată lumea printr-un mesaj incoerent, superficial și ambiguu, pe o temă mult prea serioasă și care îl depașește complet.
July 11, 2015
Baru pertama kali baca bukunya Paul Arden yang berjudul What You Think, Think the Opposite atas rekomendasi teman. Karena impresiku yang bagus akan buku itu, maka aku mencoba membaca bukunya yang lain. Alhasil dengan menggunakan akses perpustakaan milik Bos Besar, aku bisa membaca buku yang katanya mengulas tentang (si)apa itu Tuhan.
Gaya Bahasa, Kosa Kata, dan Penyampaian
Oh iya, aku membaca buku ini dalam edisi terjemahan karena yang ada di perpustakaan hanya edisi tersebut. Bagiku, terjemahannya disesuaikan dengan bagaimana kondisi pembaca di Indonesia, sehingga ada beberapa bagian dimana cukup mudah untuk dipahami. Kosa katanya pun juga tidak ada yang terasa janggal ataupun terkesan dipaksakan. Paul Arden selalu mengusahakan agar pesan yang ingin disampaikan olehnya tidak lebih dari satu halaman, itu pun dengan font face dan font size yang tidak lazim alias cukup besar.
Eits, tapi jangan sepelekan kesederhanaan Paul Arden dalam menuliskan gagasanya akan Tuhan yang bagi pembaca terkesan mudah untuk dipahami. Aku malah merasa pemahaman untuk buku ini sebenarnya terletak pada bagaimana kita mengkorelasikannya dengan kehidupan masa sekarang. Dengan kata lain, memang Paul Arden mencoba agar pembaca tidak sekedar sekilas membaca, melainkan bisa memunculkan beragam pemikiran hingga diskusi tertentu terhadap pendapatnya akan agama, keyakinan, dan Tuhan (yang mana bagiku secara pribadi, hal tersebut masih merupakan hal yang personal untuk bisa sekedar didiskusikan dengan sembarang orang). Jangan terkecoh dengan pembawaan buku ini yang bisa dihabiskan dalam sekali duduk.
Desain dan Tata Letak
Bukan buku Paul Arden kalau isinya hanya tulisan. Sama seperti bukunya Austin Kleon atau Wahyu Aditya, buku ini selalu disertai ilustrasi pada setiap halamannya. Gambar-gambar tersebut mencoba menelaskan apa yang ada dalam paragraf, isi pesan dari Paul Arden. Berbeda dengan What You Think, Think The Opposite, buku ini menggunakan warna hitam dan putih saja sebagai penyeimbang bobot tulisan Paul Arden. Syukurlah, karena adanya ilustrasi unik pada setiap bagian pesan, God Explained in a Taxi Ride tidak menjadi begitu membosankan.
Isi Buku
Kalau aku boleh bilang, ini adalah buku filsafat mengenai eksistensi Tuhan dan agama. Tunggu, jangan marah dulu. Buku ini tidak menghakimi mana yang benar dan mana yang salah atau Tuhan manakah yang paling patut disembah. Paul Arden mencoba untuk menggunakan filsafat sederhana akan keberadaan Tuhan dan agama dan keyakinan untuk membuat pembaca berpikir bahwa itu semua seharusnya bisa memperbaiki humanity manusia itu sendiri dalam berperilaku. Buku ini hanya dijadikan landasan oleh Paul Arden untuk menyampaikan bahwa mau seperti apapun bentuk kepercayaan kita kepada Tuhan atau menjadi seorang yang tidak percaya pada Tuhan, seharusnya tidak membuat kita kehilangan sisi kemanusiaan, yang mana semakin lama seakan semakin tergerus.
Judul dan sinopsis yang cukup menarik untuk membuat seseorang terdorong membacanya. Tetapi, seperti yang sudah aku bahas di atas, yang ada dalam buku ini lebih dari sekedar kita membaca apa yang tertulis, pesan yang sebenarnya ialah yang berada pada makna dibawah itu. Aku akui, dalam beberapa halaman aku merasa tertarik untuk membalik halaman selanjutnya dan tersenyum-senyum sendiri dengan apa yang dituliskan oleh Paul Arden. Namun sayangnya, aku rasa tidak semua pembaca paham dengan pesan yang ada di balik buku ini sehingga mungkin mereka hanya membacanya sambil lalu tanpa mendapatkan pesan moralitas yang sebenarnya.
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Walaupun nilai filsafatku semasa kuliah hanya nilai sekedar lolos, buktinya aku bisa cukup memahami apa yang dalam buku ini. Judul yang lucu tersebut bisa dijadikan motivasi bagi seseorang untuk membacanya. Aku rasa tidak ada salahnya mencoba, asal ketika membaca biarkan pikiranmu terbuka, coba cari makna yang ada di dalam setiap tulisannya. Lumayan bisa membuat kita tersenyum miris atau mengangguk setuju.
Gaya Bahasa, Kosa Kata, dan Penyampaian
Oh iya, aku membaca buku ini dalam edisi terjemahan karena yang ada di perpustakaan hanya edisi tersebut. Bagiku, terjemahannya disesuaikan dengan bagaimana kondisi pembaca di Indonesia, sehingga ada beberapa bagian dimana cukup mudah untuk dipahami. Kosa katanya pun juga tidak ada yang terasa janggal ataupun terkesan dipaksakan. Paul Arden selalu mengusahakan agar pesan yang ingin disampaikan olehnya tidak lebih dari satu halaman, itu pun dengan font face dan font size yang tidak lazim alias cukup besar.
Eits, tapi jangan sepelekan kesederhanaan Paul Arden dalam menuliskan gagasanya akan Tuhan yang bagi pembaca terkesan mudah untuk dipahami. Aku malah merasa pemahaman untuk buku ini sebenarnya terletak pada bagaimana kita mengkorelasikannya dengan kehidupan masa sekarang. Dengan kata lain, memang Paul Arden mencoba agar pembaca tidak sekedar sekilas membaca, melainkan bisa memunculkan beragam pemikiran hingga diskusi tertentu terhadap pendapatnya akan agama, keyakinan, dan Tuhan (yang mana bagiku secara pribadi, hal tersebut masih merupakan hal yang personal untuk bisa sekedar didiskusikan dengan sembarang orang). Jangan terkecoh dengan pembawaan buku ini yang bisa dihabiskan dalam sekali duduk.
Desain dan Tata Letak
Bukan buku Paul Arden kalau isinya hanya tulisan. Sama seperti bukunya Austin Kleon atau Wahyu Aditya, buku ini selalu disertai ilustrasi pada setiap halamannya. Gambar-gambar tersebut mencoba menelaskan apa yang ada dalam paragraf, isi pesan dari Paul Arden. Berbeda dengan What You Think, Think The Opposite, buku ini menggunakan warna hitam dan putih saja sebagai penyeimbang bobot tulisan Paul Arden. Syukurlah, karena adanya ilustrasi unik pada setiap bagian pesan, God Explained in a Taxi Ride tidak menjadi begitu membosankan.
Isi Buku
Kalau aku boleh bilang, ini adalah buku filsafat mengenai eksistensi Tuhan dan agama. Tunggu, jangan marah dulu. Buku ini tidak menghakimi mana yang benar dan mana yang salah atau Tuhan manakah yang paling patut disembah. Paul Arden mencoba untuk menggunakan filsafat sederhana akan keberadaan Tuhan dan agama dan keyakinan untuk membuat pembaca berpikir bahwa itu semua seharusnya bisa memperbaiki humanity manusia itu sendiri dalam berperilaku. Buku ini hanya dijadikan landasan oleh Paul Arden untuk menyampaikan bahwa mau seperti apapun bentuk kepercayaan kita kepada Tuhan atau menjadi seorang yang tidak percaya pada Tuhan, seharusnya tidak membuat kita kehilangan sisi kemanusiaan, yang mana semakin lama seakan semakin tergerus.
Judul dan sinopsis yang cukup menarik untuk membuat seseorang terdorong membacanya. Tetapi, seperti yang sudah aku bahas di atas, yang ada dalam buku ini lebih dari sekedar kita membaca apa yang tertulis, pesan yang sebenarnya ialah yang berada pada makna dibawah itu. Aku akui, dalam beberapa halaman aku merasa tertarik untuk membalik halaman selanjutnya dan tersenyum-senyum sendiri dengan apa yang dituliskan oleh Paul Arden. Namun sayangnya, aku rasa tidak semua pembaca paham dengan pesan yang ada di balik buku ini sehingga mungkin mereka hanya membacanya sambil lalu tanpa mendapatkan pesan moralitas yang sebenarnya.
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Walaupun nilai filsafatku semasa kuliah hanya nilai sekedar lolos, buktinya aku bisa cukup memahami apa yang dalam buku ini. Judul yang lucu tersebut bisa dijadikan motivasi bagi seseorang untuk membacanya. Aku rasa tidak ada salahnya mencoba, asal ketika membaca biarkan pikiranmu terbuka, coba cari makna yang ada di dalam setiap tulisannya. Lumayan bisa membuat kita tersenyum miris atau mengangguk setuju.
April 1, 2017
Fuarda işsizliğimden okudum.
November 6, 2014
“Look, he said, pointing at the sunset. What do you think made that? Do you think it’s an accident? Do you think it’s a trick of the light? Do you think it’s a fluke?”Uhm, Rayleigh’s scattering perhaps? I love it how the clueless author decides to end his masterpiece with this jaw-dropping bad piece of argument. Not that there were any arguments worth mentioning in the first place, which makes the claim he makes at the front cover, that his “book explains once and for all [the existence of God]”, all the more presumptuous.
* On atheism, the author writes: “But isn’t a firm belief in the non-existence of a God a religion in itself?” My my, what a life-changing eyes-widening revelation you stumbled upon Paul. Too bad I conjured this argument when I was eighteen and found out it wasn’t an argument at all when I was still eighteen.
* On the “proof of God”, the author proceeds as follows:
“1. We define God as that for which there is no greater.
2. God is perfection.
3. Perfection that actually exists must be greater than merely the idea of perfection.
4. Therefore God must exist: He is that for which there is no greater, and the mere idea of perfection is not as great as perfection that actually exists.”
Besides the fact that point three makes no more sense than a high male raccoon in a fluorescent tutu, the argumentation is painstakingly fallible. Ever heard of that thing called logic algebra whereas a false proposition may infer claptrap? Apparently not. Since you wrote a whole book with nothing but claptrap inside.
January 1, 2009
This book is somewhat really match with my understanding about God vs Religion:
1. God is exist. We can't see Him but we can feel Him. Jz like the WIND
2. Paul's illustration""God created the Sun, Men created a LightBulb"
Men r scared of darkness because in the dark they can't see, know, understand and predict anything surround .Men will try to
seek and follow any light they found near. Well, God indeed positioned Himself as "the Light of Life" but lot's of human can't
reach and understand His existence coz His supreme wisdom, then religion which was made by Man translated God (a.k.a
The Light) with more easy/ adaptive way, a human way; human thoughts, human culture..
I believe in God but not in Religion for my case is Church Organization, yet I do believe in Christ, Trinity, Bible and true prophets with their good teaching& wisdom; name it : King David, Mohammad, Buddha, Gandhi, etc.
Faith is a gift from God to us, Religion is made by men --> transform it to an organization. Sometimes, human-ego laid there.
Nevertheless, I still attend d church, but just for enriching my spirit, learning the Bible, God and Life, not more nor less.
At the end of the Book, question arose : "Do You Believe in God?"
It's not the best book that ever created by Paul Arden, he seem to be too carefull and write it in general terms. But overall, he still my fav author
1. God is exist. We can't see Him but we can feel Him. Jz like the WIND
2. Paul's illustration""God created the Sun, Men created a LightBulb"
Men r scared of darkness because in the dark they can't see, know, understand and predict anything surround .Men will try to
seek and follow any light they found near. Well, God indeed positioned Himself as "the Light of Life" but lot's of human can't
reach and understand His existence coz His supreme wisdom, then religion which was made by Man translated God (a.k.a
The Light) with more easy/ adaptive way, a human way; human thoughts, human culture..
I believe in God but not in Religion for my case is Church Organization, yet I do believe in Christ, Trinity, Bible and true prophets with their good teaching& wisdom; name it : King David, Mohammad, Buddha, Gandhi, etc.
Faith is a gift from God to us, Religion is made by men --> transform it to an organization. Sometimes, human-ego laid there.
Nevertheless, I still attend d church, but just for enriching my spirit, learning the Bible, God and Life, not more nor less.
At the end of the Book, question arose : "Do You Believe in God?"
It's not the best book that ever created by Paul Arden, he seem to be too carefull and write it in general terms. But overall, he still my fav author
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January 20, 2014Dacă eşti un bookaholic înrăit, probabil că nu ratezi nici un moment pentru a citi – de ce să pierzi două ore pe zi, dus-întors, în transportul în comun, aşteptând enervat să treci de stopul ăsta, apoi de următorul, şi tot aşa, când ai putea să mai citeşti vreo douăzeci de pagini dintr-o carte? Recunosc că eu aşa fac, sunt acel gen care citeşte chiar dacă am loc în autobuz sau nu, dacă am de ce bară să mă ţin sau nu (da, ştiu, poate că e cam enervant pentru alţii). Evident, nu citesc cărţi de filosofie, dar o carte de beletristică mă relaxează întotdeauna în miniexcursia pe care o fac zilnic din cartierul meu până în centru. Recent, mi-a atras atenţia un titlu, care părea parcă destinat acestui tip de cititor: Dumnezeu explicat într-o cursă de taxi, de Paul Arden (cu ilustraţii de Mark Buckingham), apărut la Editura Art, în 2012.
Ei bine, nu chiar într-un taxi – sinceră să fiu, nu mi se pare o atmosferă prea relaxată într-un taxi, când cred că trebuie să fii tot timpul vigilent să vezi dacă nu cumva ajungi să faci ocolul oraşului. Dar pentru anonimatul în care mijloacele noastre de transport în comun te lasă să te scufunzi, această carte merge de minune. De fapt, volumaşul lui Paul Arden este un pariu al autorului – să vadă dacă poate vorbi despre Dumnezeu, subiectul despre care a curs atâta cerneală, pe zeci de mii de pagini, într-o cărţulie pe care să o poţi, eventual, citi într-un taxi şi care să-ţi lămurească chestiuni de bază. Eu am citit-o într-o cursă cu autobuzul şi aş putea spune că e un pariu câştigat. (cronică: http://bookaholic.ro/dumnezeu-explica...)
Ei bine, nu chiar într-un taxi – sinceră să fiu, nu mi se pare o atmosferă prea relaxată într-un taxi, când cred că trebuie să fii tot timpul vigilent să vezi dacă nu cumva ajungi să faci ocolul oraşului. Dar pentru anonimatul în care mijloacele noastre de transport în comun te lasă să te scufunzi, această carte merge de minune. De fapt, volumaşul lui Paul Arden este un pariu al autorului – să vadă dacă poate vorbi despre Dumnezeu, subiectul despre care a curs atâta cerneală, pe zeci de mii de pagini, într-o cărţulie pe care să o poţi, eventual, citi într-un taxi şi care să-ţi lămurească chestiuni de bază. Eu am citit-o într-o cursă cu autobuzul şi aş putea spune că e un pariu câştigat. (cronică: http://bookaholic.ro/dumnezeu-explica...)
January 7, 2019
I liked this book. It is a no bull shit straight to the point explanation. The agnostic in me feasted on this. Would definitely recommend this to the Religious ( as defined by Paul Arden) and the atheists. For the agnostics, I believe it is preaching to the Choir ( ahem.. if I may use this word). GoodRead!!
November 19, 2009
ini bukan buku agama
ini buku tentang tuhan.
sekian terima kasih..
*meniru apa yang disampai oleh buku ini, singkat, padat dan sedikit ngambang :)
November 27, 2024
Had this recommended to me, only thing it lived up to was being a short read
November 10, 2025
Prima dată mi-a plăcut destul de mult lectura acestei cărți, dar acum mi s-a părut cam mediocră și lipsită de umilința tipic creștină ca să îmi mai fie pe plac.
March 2, 2008
Bagaimana membandingkan ke-3 buku mewah Paul Arden? Bagusan buku yg pertama kemana2, terus dia kena "2nd book curse".. apalagi yg buku ke-3 ini, hadoohhhh...
Satu lagi point yg bikin (tambah) aneh; ono opo yo, ahli marketing jebolan saatchi kok ngomongin Tuhan, dibikin buku pula! Wheleh2.. mendingan baca Amstrong sekalian deh, lebih jelas dan lebih ilmiah pula.
No offense, tapi membaca buku nya yg ke-3 ini kok rasa2nya lebih seperti sekedar pemenuhan kehausan anggota komunitas global (baca: compliance) akan pengakuan atas pemenuhan trend yang sedang berlaku.
Jadi jika temannya taat beragama lantas taattttt semua... satu nonton JakJazz lantas satu RT ikutan nontonnnn semua... Yang lain beli iPod lantas segank pake iPodddd semua.. Semua melebur mjd satu identitas yg serupa, dan berbangga hati karenanya, dan memandang "lain" mereka yg menolak bergabung. Hanya sebentuk perilaku (dalam psikologi disebut sbg) konformitas, semata agar diterima oleh anggota kelompok.
Hanya sekedar trend! Dan lebih jauh, untuk kasus buku ini; berbau seperti komersialisasi atas agama. And for that, I dont want to buy that book. Although I got to admit that it was a damn fine book to be collected (and to be hold around).
But yeah, I guess it goes back to our very own perception to appreciate the books, or even any other thing offered by the life to us, no? I have no objection against that, no worries.
After all, perhaps there's nothing wrong that Arden was a Saatchi's graduate, and that now he tries to preach the better part of us. But I guess I'd rather have some other one (not His Messenger, not that far anyway, hehe) to deliver me the message. And I think it's just about choices.
Satu lagi point yg bikin (tambah) aneh; ono opo yo, ahli marketing jebolan saatchi kok ngomongin Tuhan, dibikin buku pula! Wheleh2.. mendingan baca Amstrong sekalian deh, lebih jelas dan lebih ilmiah pula.
No offense, tapi membaca buku nya yg ke-3 ini kok rasa2nya lebih seperti sekedar pemenuhan kehausan anggota komunitas global (baca: compliance) akan pengakuan atas pemenuhan trend yang sedang berlaku.
Jadi jika temannya taat beragama lantas taattttt semua... satu nonton JakJazz lantas satu RT ikutan nontonnnn semua... Yang lain beli iPod lantas segank pake iPodddd semua.. Semua melebur mjd satu identitas yg serupa, dan berbangga hati karenanya, dan memandang "lain" mereka yg menolak bergabung. Hanya sebentuk perilaku (dalam psikologi disebut sbg) konformitas, semata agar diterima oleh anggota kelompok.
Hanya sekedar trend! Dan lebih jauh, untuk kasus buku ini; berbau seperti komersialisasi atas agama. And for that, I dont want to buy that book. Although I got to admit that it was a damn fine book to be collected (and to be hold around).
But yeah, I guess it goes back to our very own perception to appreciate the books, or even any other thing offered by the life to us, no? I have no objection against that, no worries.
After all, perhaps there's nothing wrong that Arden was a Saatchi's graduate, and that now he tries to preach the better part of us. But I guess I'd rather have some other one (not His Messenger, not that far anyway, hehe) to deliver me the message. And I think it's just about choices.
December 27, 2008
I received this as a gift. I'm not sure that it's the kind of thing that I'd pay for, but I am very glad that I read it.
It is, by turns, both enlightening and annoying; to say that Paul Arden has tickets on himself is possibly understating things. But nevertheless, his take on the whole God conundrum is pretty interesting. It's not particularly dogmatic, and it pays attention to the difference between being religious and being spiritual - though never in a way that encourages a lot of division. Great illustrations help matters somewhat, though it would perhaps have aided the book if Arden's gatefold writeups hadn't been so weighted towards his Saatchi & Saatchi past. Really, the book isn't in need of such things.
For someone as cynical as myself - and I'm raised Catholic - it provided me with an opportunity to consider what I believe, and to do so in terms of how that can rub up against other people; or, indeed, how it may be similar to what other people (whose language I don't speak) are saying, if only I had the ability to understand it.
So yeah - despite Arden's obvious self-lovin', this is a worthwhile read. It might just incur a little self-examination, which is really the aim of all books touching on faith, surely?
It is, by turns, both enlightening and annoying; to say that Paul Arden has tickets on himself is possibly understating things. But nevertheless, his take on the whole God conundrum is pretty interesting. It's not particularly dogmatic, and it pays attention to the difference between being religious and being spiritual - though never in a way that encourages a lot of division. Great illustrations help matters somewhat, though it would perhaps have aided the book if Arden's gatefold writeups hadn't been so weighted towards his Saatchi & Saatchi past. Really, the book isn't in need of such things.
For someone as cynical as myself - and I'm raised Catholic - it provided me with an opportunity to consider what I believe, and to do so in terms of how that can rub up against other people; or, indeed, how it may be similar to what other people (whose language I don't speak) are saying, if only I had the ability to understand it.
So yeah - despite Arden's obvious self-lovin', this is a worthwhile read. It might just incur a little self-examination, which is really the aim of all books touching on faith, surely?
July 21, 2018
Passava pelo sebo e sempre me deparava com esse livrinho. Ele me atraia pelo seu design de capa diferente, por seu formato e, claro, pelo tema. Hoje, resolvi trocar ele no sebo com um vale que estava comigo fazia meses. E, como diz o título, lê-se o livro no tempo de uma corrida de táxi. O problema, claro, é que um tema ou problema assim, tão profundo, exige profundidade, coisa que este livro não tem. É bonito, tem um design atraente, mas parece que foi feito para crianças ou adultos com mentalidade de crianças. Ou ainda para adultos que tem a vontade de ler de uma criança, porque com letronas grandes e textos bestas, é mais um daqueles livros de leitura para preguiçosos ou, como a indústria livreira quer vender, "para apressadinhos", "para quem não tem tempo", o que, indubitavelmente é sinônimo de "para preguiçosos e desinteressados". Então, no fim, o que esse livro tem de bom é realmente o design. Talvez sirva para referência para usar numa campanha, ou num uso realmente relevante de comunicação ou de transmissão de uma mensagem mais superficial. Livros assim não deviam tratar de temas profundos.
November 19, 2019
Ideile mi s-au părut a fi expuse cam haotic și parcă nici autorul nu s-a putut hotărî dacă înclină spre credință sau religie. În plus, se simte din plin faptul că lucrează în domeniul publicității, pentru că gândurile lui sunt mai mult fragmentate decât fluide. Însă mi-a rămas în minte o pildă sau ce-o fi fost aia, ce vorbește despre un misionar care întâlnește un enoriaș. Cel din urmă îl întreabă pe misionar dacă va ajunge în Rai sau în Iad și i se spune că în Rai, dar enoriașul se întreabă dacă faptul că știe de existența Iadului reprezintă un risc și de ce i s-a mai spus despre el în acest caz. Parcă îți dă de gândit puțin, nu? Recomand cartea mai mult celor care deja îl cunosc pe autor și sunt familiarizați cu stilul lui succint și superficial. Recenzia aici: https://sandradeaconu.blogspot.com/20....
,,Soarele este creația lui Dumnezeu.
Religia este ca un bec creat de om pentru a-l ajuta să învingă întunericul.''
,,Soarele este creația lui Dumnezeu.
Religia este ca un bec creat de om pentru a-l ajuta să învingă întunericul.''
December 27, 2009
OK this is my first Paul Arden's book.
Read in in Bahasa Indonesia and found it an interesting and fascinating books.
Simple but with deep issue. I love the way Arden's describing god or GOD. I also love pictorial books because picture can explain almost everything to anyone.
God issue have been an interesting issue for me and I believe that also for anyone who seeks truth for everything.
That's the main question in this book.
And I'm going to read this book 10 times again ^..^
Read in in Bahasa Indonesia and found it an interesting and fascinating books.
Simple but with deep issue. I love the way Arden's describing god or GOD. I also love pictorial books because picture can explain almost everything to anyone.
God issue have been an interesting issue for me and I believe that also for anyone who seeks truth for everything.
How we find our own GOD in our daily life.
How religion or belief shapes our life?
What is a belief or religion?
Are you religious kind of person or just simply spiritual person?
That's the main question in this book.
And I'm going to read this book 10 times again ^..^
February 9, 2017
This is the kind of book that you can pick up again and again. It's very well-designed, easy-to-read and a fantastic affirmation that faith is not tied to the church.
As a non-practising Catholic, this tiny book (it doesn't even take 10 minutes to read) spoke volumes to me. Just like Arden, I believe that people should try to be "good" in everything they think, say and do. The fact that I don't go to confession once a week doesn't have any bearing on my "goodness".
Buy it for yourself, or give it as a gift (I got mine from my Dad). Arden ran Ogilvy advertising firm so he knows what he's doing - the blurb is what will pull you in. Apparently, God explained in a taxi ride is "The second best book about God". Genius.
As a non-practising Catholic, this tiny book (it doesn't even take 10 minutes to read) spoke volumes to me. Just like Arden, I believe that people should try to be "good" in everything they think, say and do. The fact that I don't go to confession once a week doesn't have any bearing on my "goodness".
Buy it for yourself, or give it as a gift (I got mine from my Dad). Arden ran Ogilvy advertising firm so he knows what he's doing - the blurb is what will pull you in. Apparently, God explained in a taxi ride is "The second best book about God". Genius.
March 30, 2024
Minha reação ao terminar o livreto foi: “é sério que esse cara se prestou a escrever isso?”.
O livro é repleto de platitudes e lugares-comuns. Inacreditável que algum editor tenha aceito tamanha junção de banalidades como algo digno de publicação.
O autor simplesmente não entende do assunto que está tratando, assim como parecer ter uma séria deficiência nos conhecimentos relativos a história da humanidade, das religiões e das instituições políticas. Além, é claro, de ser dono de uma pobreza filosófica ímpar. Acredito que tenha sido o pior livro já lido por mim.
O livro é repleto de platitudes e lugares-comuns. Inacreditável que algum editor tenha aceito tamanha junção de banalidades como algo digno de publicação.
O autor simplesmente não entende do assunto que está tratando, assim como parecer ter uma séria deficiência nos conhecimentos relativos a história da humanidade, das religiões e das instituições políticas. Além, é claro, de ser dono de uma pobreza filosófica ímpar. Acredito que tenha sido o pior livro já lido por mim.
August 31, 2008
This overpriced book is like God For Dummy that literally wrote by a dummy. Paul Arden, is an author with inspiring words to read, but God knows he doesn't have the capacity to write a book about Him.
I love other Paul's work, but this one is totally mess. If you're Paul's fans, this book might become your collection. But if you're God's fans and seek books about Him to read, i suggest you read Karen Armstrong's.
I love other Paul's work, but this one is totally mess. If you're Paul's fans, this book might become your collection. But if you're God's fans and seek books about Him to read, i suggest you read Karen Armstrong's.
December 11, 2020
O carte slaba, din punctul meu de vedere, care nu isi merita nici banii si nici hartia consumata. O carte care ar trebui sa aduca un pic de lumina asupra acestui subiect misterios dar dificil.... " Dumnezeu" care, din pacate este plina cu pareri ale autorului (lipsite de originalitate), fara argumente si fara nici o concluzie. Iar finalul nici nu cred ca este original .... Din pacate nu este o carte care sa aduca ceva nou sau interesant, asa cum te-ai astepta la un asemenea titlu ...
December 11, 2009
If you're wondering if you should buy the book:
1) It's pro-God
2) It does what its title says, you can read it in under 10 minutes in a book shop. But then, my advice isn't really for people who can afford a taxi ride to work.
1) It's pro-God
2) It does what its title says, you can read it in under 10 minutes in a book shop. But then, my advice isn't really for people who can afford a taxi ride to work.
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June 25, 2012Given the place I was at and the time I was reading this book, it was quite situational read for me. However, though a nicely put topic, it didn't influence me a bit. Strong faith, what say Paul Arden? ;) Nice illustrations to match up the witty text! Interesting read to go with a boring taxi ride.
August 5, 2012
A one-sit- read compelling book
An intruding title that made me hesitate at first wether to get the book or not
Since I read other books for the same author and loved the author's way in presenting his views and thoughts in a light and innovative way I decided to try this one too
An intruding title that made me hesitate at first wether to get the book or not
Since I read other books for the same author and loved the author's way in presenting his views and thoughts in a light and innovative way I decided to try this one too
August 4, 2014
I think this is an amazing book. All you need to enjoy this little book is an open mind and a sense of humour.. Full review at NatashazWords
December 10, 2024
Corto, preciso y directo al grano. Literalmente se lee como en 30 min o menos.
Los ateos no entenderían, y los creyentes reflexionarian con este pocket book.
Recommended a los que quieran entender un poco más y reforzar su fe en aquello que no se ve, pero se siente! 😉
Los ateos no entenderían, y los creyentes reflexionarian con este pocket book.
Recommended a los que quieran entender un poco más y reforzar su fe en aquello que no se ve, pero se siente! 😉
June 6, 2025
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Da Vinci
Simple and concise. Someone understands the absurdity in wasting the pages and the time of many who hover over those pages.
Concept of the book is beautiful and apt.
Da Vinci
Simple and concise. Someone understands the absurdity in wasting the pages and the time of many who hover over those pages.
Concept of the book is beautiful and apt.
March 18, 2010
One of the most shallow books on religion written since C.S. Lewis. Arden is a nasty mental midget incapable of even the slightest bit of critical thought.
August 23, 2011
Arden argues that the question is not so much, does God exist, but what is god? And it's a good question, one he ponders in his usual succinct manner.
January 11, 2013
Well written but its broad generalizations make it difficult to recommend. I don't think God can be explained in a taxi ride.
July 30, 2015
enjoyed it.
April 23, 2019
Mixed feelings about this.
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