How to be Sick by Toni Bernhard
This life-affirming, instructive, and thoroughly inspiring book is a must-read for anyone who is - or who might one day be - sick. It can also be the perfect gift of guidance, encouragement, and uplifting inspiration to family, friends, and loved ones struggling with the many terrifying or disheartening life changes that come so close on the heels of a diagnosis of a chronic condition or life-threatening illness. Authentic and graceful, How to be Sick reminds us of our endless inner freedom, even under high degrees of suffering and pain. The author - who became ill while a university law professor in the prime of her career - tells the reader how she got sick and, to her and her partner's bewilderment, stayed that way. Toni had been a longtime meditator, going on long meditation retreats and spending many hours rigorously practicing, but soon discovered that she simply could no longer engage in those difficult and taxing forms. She had to learn ways to make being sick the heart of her spiritual practice - and through truly learning how to be sick, she learned how, even with many physical and energetic limitations, to live a life of equanimity, compassion, and joy. And whether we ourselves are ill or not, we can learn these vital arts from Bernhard's generous wisdom in How to Be Sick.Toni Bernhard is the author of How to Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Handbook for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers and How to Wake Up: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide to Navigating Joy and Sadness, both of which have received awards. Toni was a law professor at the University of California-Davis until she was forced to retire due to illness. She also served as the dean of students for six years. She has been a Buddhist for more than 20 years. Turning Straw Into Gold is her blog, which is hosted on Psychology Today's website. Toni Bernhard's website is www.tonibernhard.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780861716265 |
| ISBN 10 | 0861716264 |
| Title | How to be Sick |
| Author | Toni Bernhard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wisdom Publications,U.S. |
| Year published | 2010-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Prizes | Winner of Nautilus Award (Personal Growth/Psy) 2011 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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