How to Be Sick - by Toni Bernhard (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Transformative practices from the beloved bestseller. In 2001, Toni Bernhard got sick and, to her and her partner's bewilderment, stayed that way. As they faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life with sudden limitations-a life that was vastly different from the one they'd thought they'd have together-Toni had to learn how to be sick. In this book, Toni shares the practices she outlined to the reader in her bestselling classic How to Be Sick. Organized by challenge so that the reader can easily find a practice to address their situation and packaged in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-digest format, these are practices that have helped Toni live a life of equanimity, compassion, and joy, despite her many physical and energetic restrictions (and sometimes, because of them)"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The must-have guide to the practices of the bestselling classic to help you cope with the pain and uncertainty of illness and navigate your relationships with family, friends, and medical professionals.</b> <p/><b>You won't be alone when you have this pocket-sized treasure of transformative practices, written by beloved bestselling author Toni Bernhard.</b> <p/> In 2001, Toni got sick and never recovered. As she faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life that was suddenly severely limited, Toni had to learn <i>how</i> to be sick. <p/> In this easy-to-use, easy-to-carry book, Toni shares practices from her bestselling classic <i>How to Be Sick</i> and also offers new suggestions and strategies for coping with a life impacted by chronic pain and illness. Because the book is organized by specific challenges, you can immediately find practices that can help when they're needed most. <p/> With this book in hand, you will discover the experiential wisdom that has helped Toni live a life of equanimity, compassion, and joy, despite her physical and energetic restrictions (and, sometimes, because of them). In the pages of this loyal companion, you'll find help, solace, and inspiration, no matter what life challenge you're facing.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Beautiful, heartfelt, and immensely courageous. Truly worth reading."--Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness<br><br>"Practical, wise, and full of heart."--James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy<br><br>"This book can bring you more fully alive by healing your spirit."--Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance<br><br>"This is a book for all of us."--Sylvia Boorstein, author of Happiness Is an Inside Job<br><br>"Told with relentless honesty and clarity."--Stephen Batchelor, author of Confession of a Buddhist Atheist<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Toni Bernhard</b> fell ill on a trip to Paris in 2001 with what doctors initially diagnosed as an acute viral infection. She has not recovered. <p/> In 1982, she'd received a J.D. from the School of Law at the University of California, Davis, and immediately joined the faculty where she stayed until chronic illness forced her to retire. During her twenty-two years on the faculty, she served for six years as dean of students. <p/> In 1992, she began to study and practice Buddhism. Before becoming ill, she attended many meditation retreats and led a meditation group in Davis with her husband. <p/> She lives in Davis with her husband, Tony, and their hound dog, Rusty. <p/> Toni can be found online at www.tonibernhard.com.
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