Mindful Path to Self-Compassion : Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions

Germer (clinical psychology, Harvard U.) offers readers the same kind of advice he offers patients in his clinical practice, informed by the particular form of Buddhist meditation he practices. Self-compassion is the key to getting along with manifest creation, he says, and he explains how to discover it, practice it, and customize it to particular lifestyles. Among his topics are listening to the body, bringing in difficult emotions, caring for ourselves and others, finding the balance, and making progress. Annotation å©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)