When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Thebeautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one ofthe most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists andnon-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, thebook is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by painand difficulties. Chödrön discusses: Usingpainful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage Communicatingso as to encourage others to open up rather than shut down Practicesfor reversing habitual patterns Methodsfor working with chaotic situations Waysfor creating effective social action