Robert Hardy's Seven Days: A Dream and Its Consequences

Name: Robert Hardy's Seven Days: A Dream and Its Consequences
Author: Charles M. Sheldon

By Charles M. Sheldon

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A family patriarch dreams that he has only seven days left and uses the warning to reorder his priorities, holding family worship, reconsidering obligations, confronting strained relationships, and seeking to live out Christian duties. Each day of the week provides a vignette of personal change: family conversations, moments of self-examination, acts of charity, and efforts to reconcile with others. The narrative traces practical moral choices and communal responsibilities as the protagonist tests how belief in imminent death reshapes daily conduct and commitments. Themes include faith-inspired conscience, the social implications of Christian teaching, and the moral reorientation of ordinary life through deliberate, limited-time reflection.

About the Author

Charles M. Sheldon

Charles M. Sheldon was an American author and minister, best known for his influential novel "In His Steps," which explores the concept of living one's life by asking the question, "What would Jesus do?" This work has had a significant impact on Christian literature and has inspired countless readers to reflect on their faith and actions. In addition to his most famous title, Sheldon wrote several other notable works, including "Robert Hardy's Seven Days" and "The Crucifixion of Philip Strong." His writings often emphasize moral and ethical dilemmas, encouraging readers to consider their responsibilities in a faith-driven life.