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“David Horowitz’s book is filled with the passion born of love and commitment to
family. It is a guide to family love and the triumphs of a wonderful daughter.”
—Juan Williams, author of Eyes on the Prize
“This extraordinary book is a father’s tribute to an amazing daughter who took on
the problems of her community and her world with no regard to her own physical
limitations. We treasure the time we had with this activist who left the world too
soon and are deeply moved by her father’s determination to tell her story that others
might walk in her path.”
—Ruth Messinger, President, American Jewish World Service
“David Horowitz understands tikkun olam from the inside out. He’s one of those rare
activists who is willing to learn from experience, from doubt, and from other people. I
encourage you all to do the same by engaging with his fine and heartfelt book.”
—Douglas Rushkoff, author of Life Inc. and Nothing Sacred
“A Cracking of the Heart will indeed crack your heart, as it did mine. Rarely has a
parent written so movingly of the life and death of a child as David Horowitz has
of his physically disabled yet powerfully alive daughter, Sarah. It is inconceivable to
me that there is a parent—or child—who will not be deeply affected by the wisdom
and the humanity of this book.”
—Dennis Prager, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, columnist, and bestselling
author of Happiness Is a Serious Problem
I suspect this book is going to be another heart-moving literary jewel like his beautiful work, “The End of Time.” David is a fierce, tireless warrior who never stops fighting the good fight against dishonesty, injustice and blind hatred. But sometimes he removes his suit of chain mail, just for a short while, and reveals a heart so deep and sensitive that it is capable of experiencing the most excruciating sorrow and pain, and emerging from it stronger and more resolute and dedicated. David acknowledged once that he is an atheist who “leaves his heart open for God.” I suspect that God has accepted the open invitation more often than David knows. I believe that sometimes God has His reasons for keeping his favorite warriors at a little distance, where they continually feel His presence and yet cannot quite identify His location. I am reminded of 1Kings 19;9-12:
“And there Elijah went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” So he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.”
Like many who grew up in a socialist, materialist environment, David may have been trying to seek God in philosophy, and Nature, and in Acts of Nature. But God is not to be found there, as the prophet discovered. God dwells in the “still small voice” that rises in our hearts when we have been emptied of everything except a humble and urgent need for Him. This still small voice whispers throughout “The End of Time” and I suspect it will also whisper throughout “A Cracking of the Heart”. My sister has told me that I'm getting a copy in my Christmas stocking this year, so I'll find out soon enough. Having lost a young niece to a car accident in 1995 I expect to re-live the pain and weep at places. But I also expect it to be a beautiful and inspiring journey that will renew my faith in the essential goodness of humanity and unending compassion of our Creator.. Thank you, David, for having the courage and the love to share your most wrenching experiences in a way that gives courage and inspiration to so many others.
I suspect this book is going to be another heart-moving literary jewel like his beautiful work, “The End of Time.” David is a fierce, tireless warrior who never stops fighting the good fight against dishonesty, injustice and blind hatred. But sometimes he removes his suit of chain mail, just for a short while, and reveals a heart so deep and sensitive that it is capable of experiencing the most excruciating sorrow and pain, and emerging from it stronger and more resolute and dedicated. David acknowledged once that he is an atheist who “leaves his heart open for God.” I suspect that God has accepted the open invitation more often than David knows. I believe that sometimes God has His reasons for keeping his favorite warriors at a little distance, where they continually feel His presence and yet cannot quite identify His location. I am reminded of 1Kings 19;9-12:
“And there Elijah went into a cave, and spent the night in that place; and behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and He said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” So he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.”
Like many who grew up in a socialist, materialist environment, David may have been trying to seek God in philosophy, and Nature, and in Acts of Nature. But God is not to be found there, as the prophet discovered. God dwells in the “still small voice” that rises in our hearts when we have been emptied of everything except a humble and urgent need for Him. This still small voice whispers throughout “The End of Time” and I suspect it will also whisper throughout “A Cracking of the Heart”. My sister has told me that I'm getting a copy in my Christmas stocking this year, so I'll find out soon enough. Having lost a young niece to a car accident in 1995 I expect to re-live the pain and weep at places. But I also expect it to be a beautiful and inspiring journey that will renew my faith in the essential goodness of humanity and unending compassion of our Creator.. Thank you, David, for having the courage and the love to share your most wrenching experiences in a way that gives courage and inspiration to so many others.
I can't wait to read David's new book.