Review:The book covers the events of 1971 beginning from the general elections of 1970 until the end of war in December 1971. The Awami League led by Sheikh Mujib won the elections with majority representation at the parliament, but however was unable to become the Prime Minister as Bhutto denied to accept any negotiation mediated by Yahya Khan, despite losing the elections. This led the Bengalis towards an uncertain future for them.
The book is exceptionally significant as it brought about evidence... Read more

Review:This book gives practical tools for dealing/coping with our fast paced, complex lives. Pema explains the fundamental aspects of being human and how we want to grasp for security and groundedness in a world and our own lives, that are always changing, fluid and unpredictable. Uncertainty and change can bring a sense of groundlessness and fear and Pema's book is a guide in how to flow with life rather than resist it. Read more

Review:Another enlightening book from a wonderful teacher. Whether or not you are Buddhist, read anything she's written and you will learn that even the smallest change in attitude can make a significant difference in your life and the in the lives of those around you...think "the ripple effect." Read more

Review:Doesn't really understand new work on biology (especially epigenetics) and neuroscience that demolishes both the materialist/determinist/reductionist program he hates, and his own skepticism about the efficacy of evolution. He's right, though, that some precursor of intentionality, or consciousness, or at least interiority, goes all the way back to the beginnings of the universe. Read more

Review:The same friend who recommended The Lost Art of Compassion also recommended Radical Acceptance. Both are excellent! They explain the communities between Buddhist and Western psychologies. Both authors add enough autobiographical information to make the text interesting personally. Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance, is "a beloved meditation teacher and psychotherapist" according to her book's introduction. One read demonstrates this is so. Lorne Ladner Ph.D., author of The Lost Art, ... Read more

Review:Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and...
Pema Chodron Audio book on CD-I love this book and author,these arrived quickly,in sealed plastic in great shape!
I will treasure this! Read more

Review:An excellent addition to my library. Awesome author, will look for more of His work . Hope to learn more of this man and His awesome style of Combat. A truer Samurai has yet to breath the air of life. It's a shame the man isn't alive anymore. We could all learn alot from this Soul. Both warfare and life in General. A very Wise one indeed. Read more

Review:Jack Kornfield gives the Westerner a guide to living from the Heart....with widsom ...that is understandable and can fit into ANY spiritual path. One can open it to any chapter and feel a connection to a power greater than themselves. I recommend it to any one wanting healing and connection. Read more

Review:JUST RECENTLY RETURNED 3 BOOKS,BUT I SHALL KEEP THIS ONE.
BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN,AND UNDERSTANDABLE.EVEN JUST TO PICK
OUT A PAGE IS VERY REFRESHING.TRUE REFUGE IS A GOOD TITLE,BECAUSE
THAT IS WHAT YOU GET AFTER READING THIS BOOK,IF YOU WANT REFUGE!!
THANK-YOU. Read more

Review:Amanda presents physics from an autobiographical point of view that is not only entertaining, but also explores the deep underbelly of physics from an often philosophical point of view. Only one equation (actually and identity) but very clear portraits of modern physics and physicists! Read more