This was a great read. It was interesting to read a contemporary commentary from a Catholic point of view. The writing and research in this book are fantastic. Thoigh I didn’t agree with all the stances in this book I would recommend it to anyone who wants to reflect on morality and ethics in our current climate. Chaput organized the book very well and there was not a moment during my reading where I thought about putting the book down. Engaging and well researched.

I've long loved Archbishop Charles Chaput's writing. His insightful articles never failed to convey unvarnished truth made relevant by Chaput's ability to incorporate appropriate cultural references.

Things Worth Dying For is a stellar book that does what those articles have done, but on a grander scale. The author draws upon scholars, philosophers, story tellers, historians, theologians, and more to present a cohesive understanding of contemporary American culture - how we got here, where we're headed, and most importantly, what really matters and why.

Despite drawing on a variety of intellectual sources - Christian and secular - the prose is never arcane or heady. In fact, it's eminently readable. And re-readable.

If the trajectory of the American experiment and world events have left you lost, confused, discouraged, or frightened, Things Worth Dying For offers a clear examination with a simple, life-changing remedy rooted in Love (e.g., God).