Customer Review: A pox on every English department and English Instructor that pushed this book on me every year in High School and in College and withheld GK Chesterton from me only to discover him years after my academic career ended. A POX ON ALL OF YOU!!!!
Customer Review: I've been a bit disappointed in this book, given the number of stellar recommendations I've heard. My main disappointment is in the careless logic that's presented--unverifiable generalizations that the author expects you to accept as true, even without support. And if you don't accept them as true,... more info
I purchased this book as a gift for my granddaughter, I already own a copy. It is an excellent book offering great insite and helpful viewpoints to living a full life. Easy to read and understand.
Customer Review: Very pleased with this well produced book. Purposefully written so the reader can learn a little and/or a lot and feel full. The writing has a brightness about it that moved this reader through science as if we had always been old friends (so not the case!). The exercises are well supported and seem... more info
Customer Review: Chodron writes in an accessible and practical manner for those new to Buddhism or Buddhist principles, and applies her guidance to real life situations. Regardless of your religious beliefs, there is much to gain from her words in terms of perspective and peace during a difficult situation or period... more info
Customer Review: When I read a book like this I try to stay with the meditation provided at least a day, and sometimes longer otherwise I don't get much from the whole intention of the writer. That's how I intend to read this. I am only into the 1st 2, The Dandelion has my smile, and Conscious Breathing. This book... more info
Customer Review: This is actually a book about vipassana (insight) meditation and some of the teachings of the Buddha. It offers a better discussion of these topics than most other books that I have read on meditation. Gunaratana's writing style is clear and free from excessive jargon. The book will be... more info
Customer Review: IF YOU WANT TO FEEL GOOD AND LEARN TO LIVE IN PEACE, THIS IS THE BOOK TO READ. THE DALI LAMA IS AN AMAZING MAN AND TEACHER. I ONLY WISH I COULD MEET AND ABSORB SOME OF HIS ESSENCE.
