“Michael Novak is a
national treasure, and this book reminds us once again why. In the finest
tradition of C.S. Lewis and other great defenders of faith, Tell Me Why is a
stirring and stimulating discussion of every person’s need for a
relationship with God and His church in a secular age.”
Ralph Reed
Century Strategies
“One of the most
entrancing and absorbing conversations in the long history of the human
dialogue about God. Michael Novak shows how theology can be a searchlight
illuminating the truths not just of faith, but of the whole rich range of human
relationships and experiences, in language that is both eloquent and uplifting.
Jana Novak is an interlocutor tougher than Socrates’ star pupil, who
challenges her father to marvelous heights of inspiration and insight. Tell Me
Why is nourishment for the soul—a book to cherish and share with your
loved ones.”
Patrick Glynn
Author, God: The Evidence
“I cannot think of a more
agreeable way to acquire an education in religion, philosophy, and
morality.”
Gertrude
Himmelfarb
“Michael Novak takes on
the honest and probing questions of his daughter, whose doubts are those of
many young and sophisticated Americans. His answers—sympathetic, wise,
and lucid—exemplify an unflinching faith that is hospitable to reason and
argument. The book adds a new milestone to the tradition….”
Cardinal Avery
Dulles, S.J.
Laurence J. McGinley Professor of Religion and Society
Fordham University
“Read this book, ponder
it, grapple with it. It is well argued and well worth arguing with. There are
not enough books like this anymore.”
Michael
Cromartie, Senior Fellow
Ethics and Public Policy Center
“… a classic of
Christian apologetics and faith exploration. It is a model dialogue of honesty
and respect.”
Rev. Robert A.
Sirico
The Acton Institute
“Tell Me Why is a
splendid book which rebels against any conventional classification. Obviously,
it is a superb apologetic work. But it is also an interesting photograph of the
perplexities of an age—our age—that Jana knows how to isolate,
define, and propose. The merit then of Michael Novak is to enter fully into
this era with the sensibility to illuminate, correct and improve it. Tell Me
Why is a classic of good sense. It deserves to be read.”
Joaquin
Navarro-Valls
Director, Holy See Press Office
“‘Tell Me
Why’ offers a priceless experience to discerning readers… All
parents—and children—of every religious community can gain from
this wise and eloquent book”.
Michael Medved
Author, Film Critic
“I wish I could have had
this book for myself, family and friends many years ago.”
Harlan F. Harmsen
CPA/Tax Attorney, San Diego (ret.)