m y fav o u r i t e t h i n g s
Self-help books Darren Tanner, Manager of the fantastic Foyles bookshop in Bristol, picks his five favourite self-help books 1 Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm by Thich Nhat Hanh
The author, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, draws upon the Buddhist tradition of mindfulness to help the reader to face and overcome the roots of fear, which often, in an unconscious way, determine the form of many people’s lives. 2 Tai Chi: The Perfect Exercise by Arthur Rosenfeld A perfect introduction
for anyone looking to take up the discipline of Tai Chi. Rosenfeld explores the philosophy of this ancient martial art, which has the possibility to influence all aspects of a practitioner’s life.
3 Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn A classic
introduction to mindfulness practice, this work will help anyone who is looking to find calm in their lives and to live more fully in every moment. 4 The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy
The Death of Ivan Ilyich is an achingly deep short story; within its pared-down narrative, Tolstoy manages to take the reader into the depths of humankind’s search for meaning. An amazing, lifechanging work of fiction. 5 Into the Silent Land by Martin Laird
This profound book takes the reader deep into the art of silent contemplation, drawing heavily on texts on contemplation from early Eastern and Western Christian traditions for inspiration. more
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