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Soothe: How To Find Calm Amid Everyday Chaos
Over the past 20 years, Jim Brickman has quietly amassed a huge following as a contemporary pianist. Fans continually reach out to let him know that his soothing sounds have helped them handle a wide spectrum of life’s challenges and events, from a father-daughter wedding dance to delivering a baby to enduring chemotherapy. Brickman’s listeners trust his music to deal with a crisis, find peace, rekindle romance, or simply relax. They want advice that’s uncomplicated and relatable and incorporates the healing powers of music, inspiration, and even a prayer or two to deal with tough times or just unwind.Soothe is a collection of light spiritual and practical advice that mirrors the way it feels to listen to Brickman’s music. Sharing easy ways to limit stress and find soothing moments, the book spans a range of ideas organized by theme—Soothe Your Heart, Soothe Your Space, Soothe Your Mind—tapping a range of mind, body, and spirit experts. Brickman takes readers on a journey as he explores the benefits of deep breathing, clean eating habits, and even creating a more organized space. Soothe offers readers a compendium of his best advice, sharing what really works in a quest toward a calmer, happier life.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published April 21, 2015
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Jim Brickman
213 books13 followersJim Brickman is an American composer and contemporary pianist. Brickman is known for his original solo piano compositions, which are classified as new age music. However, he is as well known for his original love songs and performing them with vocalists such as Martina McBride, Michael W. Smith, Michelle Wright and others.
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April 29, 2025
After seeing Jim in concert, I snagged his book and got it signed! Between all the longer books I’ve been reading lately, I was looking for an easy read and this one fit the bill!
It is definitely a unique experience getting to read a book after meeting the person, hearing his voice, and seeing some of his personality! The tone and writing of this is extremely friendly, as if Jim is there telling you his story and what he’s learned over coffee.
A lot of accessible examples how to manage stress, find joys even in the little moments, with factual portions supported by doctors and research to help you in your own journey of soothe!
Overall an easy and enjoyable way to look at yourself and ask “am I stressed? Am I doing what is good for me?” One of my favorite parts was him mentioning wanting to learn French, and with learning a language being so difficult and time consuming, he settled to learning phrases rather than the whole language. I think for me I am often a “it’s all or nothing” so I appreciated this permission to just do part of something for the sake of finding joy in it!
3⭐️ Happy reading!📚♥️
It is definitely a unique experience getting to read a book after meeting the person, hearing his voice, and seeing some of his personality! The tone and writing of this is extremely friendly, as if Jim is there telling you his story and what he’s learned over coffee.
A lot of accessible examples how to manage stress, find joys even in the little moments, with factual portions supported by doctors and research to help you in your own journey of soothe!
Overall an easy and enjoyable way to look at yourself and ask “am I stressed? Am I doing what is good for me?” One of my favorite parts was him mentioning wanting to learn French, and with learning a language being so difficult and time consuming, he settled to learning phrases rather than the whole language. I think for me I am often a “it’s all or nothing” so I appreciated this permission to just do part of something for the sake of finding joy in it!
3⭐️ Happy reading!📚♥️
July 12, 2015
This was an interesting book to read as I recovered from the stress of the school year. Like his music, it was very soothing and low key. It was very down to earth and not preachy or militant. Just gentle suggestions as to how to deal with stress.
May 15, 2019
This was a great book! I would recommend it to everyone as a must read for a happier life.
October 19, 2020
Nothing new.
March 15, 2015
Pianist, composer of some of the most relaxing beautiful music provides a tool kit for all who need a real break from life's agitations and worries. Jim Brickman offers his own and other experts' advice on simple methods of destressing. The book, Jim's narrated audiobook version and companion music CD are everything one needs to truly shed the hectic lifestyle and enjoy real pleasures. Highly recommended as a valuable gift for friends who could use some encouragement to get beyond the challenges of daily chaos.
October 24, 2015
If you love Jim Brickman's music and his weekly radio show then you will love this book. His music reminds us to enjoy the simple things and this book is another tool to help us do that. His straight forward, down to earth writing style makes this an easy fun read. As most of us deal with stress & anxiety in today's fast paced world, it's always nice to have a non-preachy reminder of ways to handle it.
April 24, 2015
Written in everyday language and reccommends simple and accessible techniques to bring about calm.
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