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When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics) (Paperback)

by Pema Chodron (Author)
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  • Paperback: 148 pages
  • Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc; New edition edition (1 Oct 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1570623449
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570623448
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 96,077 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Pema Chodron is one of those spiritual teachers who brings ancient wisdom to bear upon our daily triumphs and tragedies. . . . Incredibly wise and poignantly practical."--Spirituality & Health
"Chodron's book is filled with useful advice about how Buddhism helps readers to cope with the grim realities of modern life, including fear, despair, rage and the feeling that we are not in control of our lives . . . Chodron demonstrates how effective the Buddhist point of view can be in bringing order into disordered lives."--Publishers Weekly
"This is a book that could serve you for a lifetime."--Natural Health
"As one of Pema Chodron's grateful students, I have been learning the most pressing and necessary lesson of all: how to keep opening wider my own heart."--Alice Walker

Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart and After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
‘Pema’s deep experience and her fresh way of looking at things are like mountain water – clear and deep.’ --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A life changing book that I read time and time again, 15 Aug 2001
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I bought this book eighteen months ago when I was struggling with life. Pema Chodron's compassion, experience and wisdom provided immediate comfort, transformed my outlook on life and started me on the road to learning more about meditation and later Buddhism. I often re-read chapters and have sent several copies to friends who have found it equally rewarding. The cassette tape version provides a useful alternative method of 'reading' the same book and complements the hardcopy version. A 'must have' for anyone in a hard place.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Difficult but true..., 8 May 2003
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I read this book because I was interested in improving my personal patience. At first I found it difficult to get into the book; it felt like I was walking through treacle. I decided to slow down and really give the chapters some thought and it started to make sense. It doesn't hit you with a "wham" rather you suddenly find yourself doing something or in my case not doing something - losing my temper or arguing over a trivial matter.

It really helped me to focus on the "now" and not on the past or the future. I AM NOT religious in any shape or form but Buddhism practices and the associated way of life has always intrigued me. I will read more about this fascinating subject.

Buy this book, take your time and really digest the contents. I am certain that it will help improve you in some way.

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A delight to read, 18 Dec 2003
This review is from: When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Library) (Hardcover)
I found this book lying around a house I've recently moved from. I don't know who bought it or what it was doing there, but the timing for finding it couldn't be better. I was having a bit of a hard time, and life was generally pants. I picked up the book as the title intrigued me, and to be honest, it was the best medicine I could have hoped for. No matter who you are, or where you come from, there's is guaranteed to be something to relate to in here. I personally read so much that rang true, it made me feel glad to be part of this world.

I read the book a while ago, and will definately be buying it for myself, it's enlightening to read, no words can describe how wonderful it is.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A companion through difficult times
I come back to this book time and again, both in written and audio formats. It always provides me with something fresh, relevant and inspiring, no matter how many times I read it... Read more
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I have been practising (or at least trying) Buddhist teachings for over 20 years, have used therapy to explore my self/my attachments and have explored a number of different... Read more
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A very gentle, calming, comfortable read, this book is taken from the transcripts of various talks which Chodron edited while taking a year out. Read more
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This is a wonderful book. I highly recommend it for people wanting to become more compassionate to themselves and others. Ms. Read more
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This book has not only enlightened my life, but in my everyday dealings with people. I find I can relate with them through the mind stimulating thoughts that Pema has written... Read more
Published on 26 May 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone going through any kind of crisis
Thank you Pema Chodron for sharing this simple and accessible wisdom and experience. In a down-to-earth, non-preachy manner, Pema outlines the Buddhist approach to handling... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop reading and put it in your shopping basket now.
Down-to-earth advice on living gracefully with the inevitable uncertainty and chaos of life. I got my money's worth out of the introduction alone. Read more
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