Kitchen Table Wisdom : Stories That Heal, 10th Anniversary Edition by Rachel Naomi Remen (2006, Uk-B Format Paperback)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101594482098
ISBN-139781594482090
eBay Product ID (ePID)51066004

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Edition10
Book TitleKitchen Table Wisdom : Stories That Heal, 10th Anniversary Edition
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMeditations, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Inspiration & Personal Growth, Medical, Motivational & Inspirational
Publication Year2006
GenreReligion, Body, Mind & Spirit, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorRachel Naomi Remen
FormatUk-B Format Paperback

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.6 in

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Reviews"Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen is a pioneer in the medicine of the future. With the elegance of simplicitym, she shows how physicians can become healers by no longer remaining mere technicians of the human body, but by becoming alchemists of the soul." --Deepak Chopra, M.D. "Rachel Naomi Remen is nature's gift to us, a genius of that elusive and crucial capacity, the human heart. She has much to teach us about healing, loving, and living." --Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., author of Emotional Intelligence "A book of stunning radiance, authenticity, and power. I laughed and cried my way through it, from beginning to end... Come share in this extraordinary outpouring of human wisdom." --Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., author of Wherever You Go, There You Are "Read these gorgeous, from-the-soul stories at the risk of burying cynicism, finding hope, learning a good deal more about life and living-- and having a damned good time." --Norman Lear, I recommend this book highly to everyone. (Deepak Chopra, M.D.) This is a beautiful book about life, the only true teacher. (Bernie Siegel, M.D.) Rachel Naomi Remen is nature's gift to us, a genius of that elusive and crucial capacity, the human heart. (Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., author of Emotional Intelligence), I recommend this book highly to everyone. (Deepak Chopra, M.D.) This is a beautiful book about life, the only true teacher. (Bernie Siegel, M.D.) Rachel Naomi Remen is nature's gift to us, a genius of that elusive and crucial capacity, the human heart. (Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., author of Emotional Intelligence ), I recommend this book highly to everyone. (Deepak Chopra, M.D.) This is a beautiful book about life, the only true teacher. (Bernie Siegel, M.D.) Rachel Naomi Remen is nature's gift to us, a genius of that elusive and crucial capacity, the human heart. (Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., author of "Emotional Intelligence")
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Grade ToUP
Edition DescriptionAnniversary
Synopsis"I recommend this book highly to everyone." --Deepak Chopra, M.D. This special updated version of the New York Times -bestseller, Kitchen Table Wisdom, addresses the same spiritual issues that made the original a bestseller: suffering, meaning, love, faith, and miracles. "Despite the awesome powers of technology, many of us still do not live very well," says Dr. Rachel Remen. "We may need to listen to one another's stories again." Dr. Remen, whose unique perspective on healing comes from her background as a physician, a professor of medicine, a therapist, and a long-term survivor of chronic illness, invites us to listen from the soul. This remarkable collection of true stories draws on the concept of "kitchen table wisdom"-- the human tradition of shared experience that shows us life in all its power and mystery and reminds us that the things we cannot measure may be the things that ultimately sustain and enrich our lives., Remen's unique perspective on healing is rooted in her background as a physician, a teacher of medicine, and a long-term survivor of chronic illness. In this collection of deeply moving, true stories, she reminds readers that the things that ultimately enrich life are the things that cannot be measured., Praised by everyone from Bernie Siegel to Daniel Goleman to Larry Dossey, Rachel Remen has a unique perspective on healing rooted in her background as a physician, a professor of medicine, a therapist, and a long-term survivor of chronic illness. In a deeply moving and down-to-earth collection of true stories, this prominent physician shows us life in all its power and mystery and reminds us that the things we cannot measure may be the things that ultimately sustain and enrich our lives., "I recommend this book highly to everyone." --Deepak Chopra, M.D. This special updated version of the New York Times -bestseller, Kitchen Table Wisdom, addresses the same spiritual issues that made the original a bestseller: suffering, meaning, love, faith, and miracles. "Despite the awesome powers of technology, many of us still do not live very well," says Dr. Rachel Remen. "We may need to listen to one another's stories again." Dr. Remen, whose unique perspective on healing comes from her background as a physician, a professor of medicine, a therapist, and a long-term survivor of chronic illness, invites us to listen from the soul. This remarkable collection of true stories draws on the concept of "kitchen table wisdom"--the human tradition of shared experience that shows us life in all its power and mystery and reminds us that the things we cannot measure may be the things that ultimately sustain and enrich our lives.

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  • A book worth reading

    This book is good though I have not found it quite as compelling as her book My Grandfather's Blessing. I found that book more interesting. Though Kitchen Table Wisdom has still been worth reading.

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  • its a little confusing

    i find it hard to follow got board fast i tried several times got to page 84 it may be good for people with skills above me. i gave up on it moved onto the last lecture by randy pausch, and make your bed by william mcraven sorry

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  • Spiritual Gem

    Have used this book for spiritual and emotional inspiration for many years. Have given copies as gifts to friends. Highly recommended.

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  • Wonderful

    This is a wonderful compilation of experiences by Rachel Naomi Remen as she worked with people during life crisis illness. I’ve purchased multiple copies to share with friends. Truly a life map for being in the world.

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  • Thought provoking

    Thoughtful honest book

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  • Great read

    Thanks!

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  • Wisdom Heals

    Readings it again!

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