Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 294.3444
EAN: 9780767902342
ISBN: 0767902343
Label: Broadway
Manufacturer: Broadway
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: June 15, 1998
Publisher: Broadway
Release Date: June 15, 1998
Sales Rank: 262992
Studio: Broadway
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Rating:  - Awareness trumps neurosis
Although small in size, Epstein's book presents quite a powerful synthesis of Buddhism and psychotherapy. Amazingly, he brings clarity to the paradoxical concepts of: feeling whole by accepting emptiness; finding happiness by letting go; feeling more at peace by tolerating uncertainty; and being able to go to pieces in order to avoid falling apart. I've already read this book twice, and I have no doubt that each successive read will uncover more gems hidden inside. The writing is superb, the presentation ... Read More
Rating:  - Going to pieces peacefully....
A Buddhist psychologist recommended this book to me and I am glad they did. It not only presents a readable and enjoyable introduction to some mindfulness concepts, but also a good way to start to appreciate relevant Buddhist concepts. It is written in an accessible way and a must for anyone who sees the journey as more important than the destination....
Rating: - Going through a crisis? Try this book!
About 1/2 year ago I went through what might be called an existential or mid-life crisis (depending on who you ask).
I found the insights and viewpoints in this book to be very helpful in getting a different way of looking at the same bad situation that I was dealing with.
I do tend to gravitate towards Buddhism, and this book uses it a lot. But I think that Buddhist philosophy has a lot of valuable insight into dealing with internal conflict and crisis.
If I was asked ... Read More
Rating:  - Mental Mantra
Epstein is so facile and disciplined in the art of deconstructing Eastern and Western thought that he is free of the constraints of any cognitive anxiety incumbant to the marriage of these philosophical contexts. Not always so for the reader.
To find the pieces of Dr. Epstein's deep convictions without falling apart, it is best to resist the temptation to dwell too deeply on every thought, and avoid the frustration that comes when you first realize that this is not a "how to" book. Nonetheless, ... Read More
Rating: - Very interesting
A very good read for those of us interested in learning about alternatives to the main stream.
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