Becoming a Mensch

Becoming a Mensch is a "e;user's guide"e; to becoming a better person, taking readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom. By examining character traits such as "e;kindness and compassion,"e; "e;self-mastery and self discipline,"e; and "e;humility and flexibility,"e; readers of any or no faith learn what it takes to become a "e;mensch"e; -- a decent and honorable human being. Readers are introduced to the greatest sages of the Talmudic era and many modern masters of ethical behavior. Becoming a Mensch is not only a guidebook for personal growth -- it is also a useful guide for parents who want to foster the ethical development of their children.