Southwestern University
   SU Home         Alumni Home         Class Notes         Departments         Faculty          Alumni Profiles
  Search
    
  Alumni Benefits
spacer
  Alumni Calendar
spacer
  Alumni Relations
spacer
  Authored by Alumni
spacer
  Bookstore
spacer
  Connection Groups
spacer
  Homecoming
spacer
  Lifelong Learning
spacer
  Local Associations
spacer
  News from SU
spacer
  Reunions
spacer
  The List
spacer
  Transcripts
spacer
  Update Your Info
spacer
  Volunteer
spacer
  Ways to Give
spacer



Life Before Death
By Meredith, Lawrence '49

[Image]

Buy this Book at Amazon.com

Life Before Death:
A Spiritual Journey of Mind and Body

Lawrence Meredith writes with one question in mind: what constitutes life before death? The Hindus teach that there is life before life. So do the Mormons and the primal scream therapists. The Muslims teach that there is life after death, and so does just about anybody else who’s willing to be called religious. Meredith argues that these views are “felonius.” We have the responsibility to live life in the here and now and seek to experience our own religion of the body.

"It takes no courage to say one is a Christian, but it takes great courage to be a Christian. It takes no courage to say one is a writer, but it takes great courage to be a writer and write so others can comprehend the content. Larry Meredith, in Life Before Death, shows that he has enormous courage. After finishing this book, the reader is more prepared to face death and even more prepared to face life." - Maya Angelou, Author, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

"I find Lawrence Meredith's spiritual journey, Life Before Death, quite remarkable." - Charles M. Schulz, creator of "Peanuts"

"Life Before Death reminds us of the value of our today's, the here and now, and the joys to be savored one day at a time, one victory at a time, one championship at a time. And when Life is the ultimate championship, we don't need 'just a little bit more.' " - Cedric Dempsey, President, NCAA

"The contents of Larry's book are real -- real life from a man who liberates us to live life fully. Go search and discover. Take life before death." - Reverend Cecil Williams, Minister of Liberation, Glide Memorial United Methodist Church

"Larry Meredith is an American original! He's the Mark Twain of theology." - Todd Barton, Resident Composer & Music Director for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival

"Meredith's vision is kaleidoscopic, and his supreme revelation is that 'the Word made flesh' is a vital form of Amazing Grace" - Earle Labor, Ph.D., Wilson Professor of American Literature and Director of the Jack London Research Center

"When I played sports in college and the pros, we used to talk about being 'in the zone' ...that place where talent and performance blend perfectly in winning combination. Life Before Death is a winner, and Larry Meredith is in some kind of spiritual zone. I did not understand a word of it." - Don Meredith, former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback

"His insights stimulate, provoke and inspire simultaneously." - John Shelby Spong, Bishop, The Diocese of Newark

© 1996-2003, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates



ALUMNI DIRECTORY

Login

New User


ALUMNI CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 2008

7 Pacific Northwest Alumni
Wine and Cheese Reception with President Jake B. Schrum '68
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Location: the home of Ben and Gwen Griffin Sherman '80

More Info:  Pacific Northwest Event Details

13 Fort Worth Area Association
Heart Walk
7 a.m.

More Info:  Visit the Fort Worth Area Association Web Site

13 Greater Austin Association
Future Pirate Picnic in the Park
A family event!
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Zilker Park Pavilion
RSVP by Sept. 5 to The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations.

More Info:  Visit The Greater Austin Association Web page.

20 The Dallas Association
Delaney Vineyards and Winery Tour
2 p.m.
Winery tour and optional $10 tasting.
RSVP by Sept. 8.

More Info:  Visit The Dallas Association Web Site

22 The Big Apple Association Happy Hour
Location and Time: TBD

More Info:  Visit The Big Apple Association Web site


Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 with questions.

More Alumni Events

SU Calendar



NEWS FROM SU


News from SU brings Southwestern alumni the latest news from Georgetown.

Latest issue





 Southwestern University  1001 E University  Georgetown, TX 78626  512-863-6511  Fax 512-863-5788

© 2008 Southwestern University and NeoFirma, Inc.

Site designed and managed by NeoFirma, Inc.