When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
Book Review: Pema Chodron is truly enlightened.
Summary: 5 Stars
Having read many books on Zen and Buddhism, I can say without fear of contradiction, that Pema Chodron possesses one of the most enlightened minds I have ever encountered. Her perspectives on dealing with life's realities simply hit the mark each time. They are irrefutable in their simple truths. This book is invaluable for anyone seeking enlightenment, and particularly when some of life's difficulties have become obstacles on your journey. Read this book--it will bring you peace and help you to achieve harmony with the natural order of living.Book Review: Full of usable wisdom
Summary: 5 Stars
Those who buy this book while in the midst of some sort of life crisis hoping to glean a few easy skills to glide through a "difficult time" will undoubtably be disappointed. On a superficial level that is. In Pema Chodron's view (as is the Buddhist view in general, I suppose) life itself is a difficult time. No easy answers are available here, but plenty of accessible insight and life-shaking wisdom. Parts of this book hit me like a smack on the head, leaving me awestruck and able to say only "Oh!" For those of us muddling through with aspirations of doing so more gracefully, this book is invaluable.Book Review: Everything one suffers is a lesson in wisdom and freedom.
Summary: 5 Stars
Pema Chodron's book, When Things Fall Apart, is the most valuable piece of wisdom I have seen in my 49 years. It is practical, hopeful, and affirming. It encourages one to rise above the drama of the present story and connect with all that is, with all who ARE. It reveals so beautifully that no one ever suffers anything alone, that though situations seem to end, they do not, that we are all connected, always. I cannot recommend this book enough. It is a treasure!Book Review: I love this book. Pure, simple, wisdom from the heart.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best of its kind I have found in the last 20 years. Brilliant. Simple. No wasted words. Pema Chodron is a VERY special person.
Book Review: beautiful, funny, centering
Summary: 5 Stars
"When Things Fall Apart" has helped me through a very difficult time in my life. Chodron talks (with humour) about the craziness of life, and how it is the FIGHTING of the craziness that makes us depressed/angry/upset. If we accept that we're human and we're not going to be perfect and happy all the time, then we find a place in our souls where we are OK with whatever feelings we have.I highly recommend reading this book, whether you're having a difficult time with your life right now or not. You will circle many paragraphs and make them your mottos for living your life.
Peace.