Paul Guppy

                                  “Craig Williamson’s Regarding Things That Matter is a refreshingly direct and economical account that considers a range of enduring issues we often don’t take enough time to think about.  In clear direct language, the book cuts through the mental clutter of daily life and gets at the heart of what’s important.  Williamson begins at the beginning, with a recognition so simple and profound that many of us miss it – that the path to happiness begins with gratitude, and that gratitude starts with an appreciation of the greatest gift of all – life.  Williamson’s style is not preachy or lecturing.  Instead, he adopts a relaxed and personal mood for conveying his ideas, like chatting over coffee with a good friend.  The result is an intimacy and tone of confidence that is missing from many books that seek to explain life’s “big questions.”  At the same time, Williamson does not shy away from the most intimate and controversial topics.  Issues of family, love, the soul, sex, and intimacy all fall within his compass.  He tackles topics like freedom, religion, wealth, and money while avoiding the pitfalls of contemporary politics.  Instead, he examines what these core areas of life mean to each of us personally, regardless of the ever-changing conditions in the world around us.  For that reason Regarding Things That Matter will have lasting value for readers, by providing lessons in wisdom and encouragement that have no expiration date.”