How to Be Sick by Toni Bernhard
The must-have guide to the practices of the bestselling classic to help you cope with the pain and uncertainty of illness and navigate your relationships with family, friends, and medical professionals. You won't be alone when you have this pocket-sized treasure of transformative practices, written by beloved bestselling author Toni Bernhard. In 2001, Toni got sick and never recovered. As she faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life that was suddenly severely limited, Toni had to learn how to be sick. In this easy-to-use, easy-to-carry book, Toni shares practices from her bestselling classic How to Be Sick and also offers new suggestions and strategies for coping with a life impacted by chronic pain and illness. Because the book is organized by specific challenges, you can immediately find practices that can help when they're needed most. With this book in hand, you will discover the experiential wisdom that has helped Toni live a life of equanimity, compassion, and joy, despite her physical and energetic restrictions (and, sometimes, because of them). In the pages of this loyal companion, you'll find help, solace, and inspiration, no matter what life challenge you're facing.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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781614296768 |
| ISBN 10 | 1614296766 |
| Title | How to Be Sick |
| Author | Toni Bernhard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wisdom Publications,U.S. |
| Year published | 2020-06-26 |
| Number of pages | 104 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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