Why Not Try God?

by Mary Pickford

""Why Not Try God?"" is a spiritual book written by Mary Pickford that explores the concept of faith and encourages readers to consider the possibility of a higher power. The author shares her personal experiences with religion and spirituality, and offers insights into how faith can bring meaning and purpose to life. The book also includes practical advice on how to cultivate a relationship with God, including prayer and meditation techniques. Pickford's writing is accessible and engaging, making this book an ideal read for anyone looking to explore their own beliefs and deepen their spiritual practice. Whether you are a devout believer or simply curious about the nature of faith, ""Why Not Try God?"" offers a thought-provoking and inspiring perspective on the role of spirituality in our lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Religion

48 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

About the author

Mary Pickford was at one time the highest paid actress in the world and the most popular. Her work in silent films has been rediscovered in the past few decades and her position as one of the queens of Hollywood has been restored.

In addition to her screen work, Pickford contributed to and started charities including the Motion Picture Relief Fund and the Mary Pickford Foundation. She is a founding member of United Artists and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Reviews

[Susan Molloy]

Here is an interesting book written by actress Mary Pickford in 1935. She lays out her feelings as a youngster about God, how she was angry at Him, and how she thought he was “mean†to people. Then, as a grown-up, she had a revelation wherein she sa

[Emilie]

She’s right.

[Phil Syphe]

I read this because Hollywood legend Mary Pickford is my all-time favourite actress. It’s a quick read, lasting around forty pages.

This is not a religious tract or written in a didactic tone. Rather, it’s more of an extended advice column written in a conversational tone. It suggests, not insists.

Mary Pickford discusses how turning to God has helped her in difficult times and mentions other people in similar circumstance.

The main thing Mary focuses on is ‘thought’ and how we, as people, can positively or negatively affect any given situation through our thinking.

Her views were interesting, and I liked ‘hearing’ Mary’s voice coming to me through the decades via the pages.