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Backbone: A BodyMind Breakthrough
Librarian Note: Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B00YONJYV0.
Backbone is an inspiring bodymind journey into Krav Maga, the face-to-face combat technique taught in the Israeli military, from UCLA Writing Programs Lecturer Lauri Mattenson. Ready for a new future and weary of her old habits, Mattenson signed up unsure: would the practice of punching and kicking inspire a more resilient mind? How could she use her body to retrain the brain and awaken a fighting spirit? Can we change our nature by changing our behavior?
Mattenson has been teaching writing at UCLA for twenty years. Her website, www.LauriMattenson.com, offers essays inspired by the theme of "Trusting the Body to Teach the Mind" as well as motivational articles for teachers and students. Previous publications include: The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Mother Company, The Jewish Journal, Turning Wheel: The Journal of Socially Engaged Buddhism, Massage Magazine, BruinLink, and The Daily Bruin.
Backbone is an inspiring bodymind journey into Krav Maga, the face-to-face combat technique taught in the Israeli military, from UCLA Writing Programs Lecturer Lauri Mattenson. Ready for a new future and weary of her old habits, Mattenson signed up unsure: would the practice of punching and kicking inspire a more resilient mind? How could she use her body to retrain the brain and awaken a fighting spirit? Can we change our nature by changing our behavior?
Mattenson has been teaching writing at UCLA for twenty years. Her website, www.LauriMattenson.com, offers essays inspired by the theme of "Trusting the Body to Teach the Mind" as well as motivational articles for teachers and students. Previous publications include: The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Mother Company, The Jewish Journal, Turning Wheel: The Journal of Socially Engaged Buddhism, Massage Magazine, BruinLink, and The Daily Bruin.
69 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2015
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November 28, 2015
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Book Review Backbone By Lauri Mattenson: Dare To Refuel And Recharge
Backbone: A BodyMind Breakthrough by Lauri Mattenson is an exciting story. It is a memoir that is joyful, interesting, encouraging, introspective and thoroughly & appreciably penned. In a beautiful way, Lauri has been able to connect beautifully her readers with her inner realization of certain facts and findings. She has disclosed quite openly and honestly some of the touchy stories about her sister and her earlier relationships. These stories not only indicate how meaningful these are but also tell its readers about the hardship and struggles Lauri had to pass through.
Backbone: A BodyMind Breakthrough by Lauri Mattenson tells about Lauri’s challenging stream of learning Krav Maga. Krav Maga is among the toughest military training imparted in Israel. Lauri is a UCLA Writing Programs Lecturer. She decided to venture towards a new beginning to shred off her old habits. The new path was not too concrete and full of uncertainty but still she decided to move ahead to face all possible obstacles that would come in her way and bring out a new leader in her by overcoming all those hurdles successfully. The new journey was about a hard military training where you need to kick and punch in your combats against your enemies. The same way Lauri planned to kick and punch all her failures and emerge as a clear winner.
Backbone: A BodyMind Breakthrough by Lauri Mattenson is about a journey about changing your behavior and rigid mindset in a big way to gain more positive strength by means of refueling and recharging your brain, thoughts, heart, and spirit. It is about building yourself with a never dying attitude. The book is all about CHANGE, ADAPTABILITY, and PURSUANCE. It is about self-awareness, self-discipline, and a strong willpower. It is about breaking your barriers and achieving new heights in life. It is about your own reassessment not by anybody else but you. It is about a total syncing of your body and mind.
Book Review Backbone By Lauri Mattenson: Dare To Refuel And Recharge
Backbone: A BodyMind Breakthrough by Lauri Mattenson is an exciting story. It is a memoir that is joyful, interesting, encouraging, introspective and thoroughly & appreciably penned. In a beautiful way, Lauri has been able to connect beautifully her readers with her inner realization of certain facts and findings. She has disclosed quite openly and honestly some of the touchy stories about her sister and her earlier relationships. These stories not only indicate how meaningful these are but also tell its readers about the hardship and struggles Lauri had to pass through.
Backbone: A BodyMind Breakthrough by Lauri Mattenson tells about Lauri’s challenging stream of learning Krav Maga. Krav Maga is among the toughest military training imparted in Israel. Lauri is a UCLA Writing Programs Lecturer. She decided to venture towards a new beginning to shred off her old habits. The new path was not too concrete and full of uncertainty but still she decided to move ahead to face all possible obstacles that would come in her way and bring out a new leader in her by overcoming all those hurdles successfully. The new journey was about a hard military training where you need to kick and punch in your combats against your enemies. The same way Lauri planned to kick and punch all her failures and emerge as a clear winner.
Backbone: A BodyMind Breakthrough by Lauri Mattenson is about a journey about changing your behavior and rigid mindset in a big way to gain more positive strength by means of refueling and recharging your brain, thoughts, heart, and spirit. It is about building yourself with a never dying attitude. The book is all about CHANGE, ADAPTABILITY, and PURSUANCE. It is about self-awareness, self-discipline, and a strong willpower. It is about breaking your barriers and achieving new heights in life. It is about your own reassessment not by anybody else but you. It is about a total syncing of your body and mind.
October 12, 2017
Backbone!
An interesting journey into physical self discover, and the importance of trying new, difficult things, letting go of the past, and learning to trust one’s body.
An interesting journey into physical self discover, and the importance of trying new, difficult things, letting go of the past, and learning to trust one’s body.
November 25, 2015
This is a good story and well written. I was able to follow the writer and get into her head. I enjoyed the way she gets you into the book and takes you away. Its not what I thought it was going to be when I was asked to read it. I was expecting more of a how to instead of a storyline but it was still a good book.** I received this product at a discount to try in exchange for my honest and unbiased review
December 4, 2015
This is a well written and thought provoking book. I'm always interested in the Mind / Body connection. Being able to control your mind can make you stronger. I enjoyed reading about her personal journey.
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