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Laura Burges
Goodreads Author
Born
in Oakland, California, The United States
December 21
Member Since
September 2021
The Zen Way of Recovery
I am excited to say that my new book, "The Zen Way of Recovery: An Illuminated Path Out of the Darkness of Addiction," will be released by Shambhala Publications on July 18. "The Zen Way" is a reflection of my long-term recovery from alcoholism and many years of Zen practice. I offer these teachings and practices to anyone who is interested in recovery from substance abuse and/or addictive behavio
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I haven't finished this book yet but the story is engaging. What takes away from it is that page 167-333, a section that focuses on the character Imelda, was published with no punctuation, aside from the occasional question mark. What is the point of
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Angela, Thanks for your thoughtful review. I will keep an eye out for your book!
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Tanya, I'm happy to hear that you found this book helpful. Thank you for your review!
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Recovery with Yoga: Supportive Practices for Transcending Addiction
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This is a masterpiece. Miller has such a depth of understanding of what was going on in the 20th century and he explores all the elements he grew up with that he later transformed into his plays. As an observant and sensitive little boy, he absorbed l ...more |
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This is the most insightful review of this book that I am finding.
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"A single word to describe this book might be "honest." Miller looks back over his life as celebrated playwright, New York leftist, serious artist looking for important material, but also married man looking for love and understanding, and tries to an"
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Buddhist Stories for Kids: Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness
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Thank you for your review. My wish is for parents and children to read these stories together, to enjoy them together, and to talk about the lessons t
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Buddhist Stories for Kids: Jataka Tales of Kindness, Friendship, and Forgiveness
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Thank you for your appreciation of the book and for citing some of the lessons I tried to convey!
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“Recovery, like Buddhism, is passed from warm hand to warm hand, and it is in offering help to others that we are healed.”
― The Zen Way of Recovery: An Illuminated Path Out of the Darkness of Addiction
― The Zen Way of Recovery: An Illuminated Path Out of the Darkness of Addiction
