| Not Quite Nirvana: A Skeptic's Journey to Mindfulness Contributor(s): Neumann, Rachel (Author), Nhat Hanh, Thich (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1937006239 ISBN-13: 9781937006235 Publisher: Parallax Press OUR PRICE: $13.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Women - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
| Dewey: 294.344 |
| LCCN: 2012032334 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (0.50 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Religious Orientation - Buddhist - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book is a memoir of how a skeptical, fast-talking New Yorker became Thich Nhat Hanh's editor, turned forty, realized she was aging, and slowly and reluctantly started to absorb mindfulness practice and grow up. Scenes with Thich Nhat Hanh and the author's two vividly exuberant older parents, illustrate how the author adapts mindfulness techniques for the busyness of her life, without losing her edge. With honest and vivid stories about dealing with difficult relationships with family members, death, illness, vanity, exhaustion, and creating a safety net of joy, the author explores and offers guidance for three key mindfulness practices: Knowing When You're Available and When You're Not; Full-Attachment Living; and Interbeing (Other People are Not a Hobby). This book is designed for adults who are new to mindfulness practice, Buddhism, curious skeptics, people familiar with the practice who want a personal story, and those interested in memoir. |