How To Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide For The Chronically Ill And Their Caregivers (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I think that if you are ready that this book is an excellent tool. When I first got sick I might have thrown this book at you. I would have told you I wouldn't need it, that I was going to get better because I wasn't in the place to accept everything. Now, I wish I had this book a few months ago... maybe even 6 to 8 months ago. I think that once you start to accept what is going on this is a great lifeline to have. For each person, depending on how stubborn that person is (I took longer than some might), this is good to give them techniques to comfort them into how to deal with what might happen, how to deal with what is going on, and how to cope with changes. I purchased a physical copy (even though those are harder for me) because I wanted to be able to mark it up, lend it if needed, and to be able to go back to it and go to the dog eared pages. To be able to copy things immediately for those I know that could use things and to go from there. It is a valuable resource and it is a gift that the author, someone suffering in her own right, gave to everyone else and I truly thank her for it. Beautiful book. The techniques Toni outlines are powerful tools for people struggling after feeling steamrolled by chronic illness. Compassionate, genuinely helpful. Toni draws upon Buddhist techniques but it doesn't matter if you aren't Buddhist. The good thing is that there are abundant guided meditations on YouTube for those who are interested in trying them out. Since reading the book, I have used guided meditation to get through many a tough day. Some days, I will use the technique more than once, or do several meditations. They really do bring a wonderful sense of peace.This book is truly helpful and I would recommend it to anyone who is really suffering and looking for a way to cope. No, the techniques can't make your illness go away, but the techniques can make the multiple impacts of chronic illness bearable, and even turn them into avenues of growth. A wonderful book offering genuine support.
What do You think about How To Be Sick: A Buddhist-Inspired Guide For The Chronically Ill And Their Caregivers (2010)?
Easily digestible (not too-too ooey-fooey) book by a brave woman. Very glad I read it.
—andrej
This book is my bible. It helps me navigate the challenges of being chronically ill.
—jedity1
Helped me to accept my illness and to learn self care and care of my caregivers.
—Jess
