How Can I Help: Final Selections by the Legendary Writer, Teacher, and Humanitarian

by Lowell L. Bennion

From a reviewer "great essays by a great man, who has spent a life focusing on the things that matter most. A good read for people of any faith who are interested in finding their purpose and potential."

Genres: Lds, Self Help, Religion, Biography, Theology, Nonfiction

172 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Lowell Lindsay Bennion was an American educator and counselor. Early in his career, Bennion focused much of his efforts on fellow members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), but he sought to benefit all people in his reach.

Reviews

[Brent Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lowell Bennion had a thing going: A kind of wisdom literature for Mormons - broad-minded, tolerant, well-grounded in scholarship and practical wisdom, full of platitudes and extolled virtues.

This was his last book. I was hoping for some peek into his soul, but was disappointed to read more wisdom from the grand master. I guess I'll have to rely on Mary Bradford's biography for insights into Bennion the man.

[Hillarystephenson · Rating 5 out of 5]

if mormons had saints, i believe lowell bennion would have been named one.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of essays from the end of his life, full of wisdom and insight on a range of issues. Fully practical and relevant still

[Trevor Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Collections of writings and thoughts of a great man. Written near the end of his life, he reflects upon the important lessons he has learned on how to live well.

Love, Learn, laugh, create, and serve, serve, serve.

[Haylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

“on judgment day, jesus will identify with the alienated of our society.”

“living by rules can be restricting and lead to contradictions. living by principles enables one to adjust to any circumstance with a feeling of integrity and creativity.”

“more important than what happens to us is our response to it.”

“to try to please everyone is a sure way to diminish our own sense of self.”

“coping with the world is much easier if we don’t have to battle ourselves, too.”

“aesthetic means the opposite of anaesthetic (ie. numbing, loss of sensation and feeling)… aesthetic brings about emotions, moods, senses.”

basic psychological needs..
1. to be accepted and loved by other human beings.
2. to be productive and creative, thus justifying their existence
3. to feel their own worth
4. to find meaning and purpose in living

“Christlike love is a genuine interest in the well-being of the other person. it is kind, considerate, thoughtful, forgiving, tender, and selfless, whereas romantic love tends to be self-seeking and demanding.”

[Sharman Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brent and I read the first section, then got the Givens' new book (The God Who Weeps) in the mail. That was the end of our reading this book, I'm afraid.

[David Barney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great counsel and advice for all to follow. I have heard wonderful stories about this man. I am sure was great leader and person. Good Stuff.