Carolyn Conger
Autore di Through the Dark Forest: Transforming Your Life in the Face of Death
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buchowl | 9 altre recensioni | Apr 27, 2014 | Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.
Through the Dark Forest by Carolyn Conger is a sensitive approach to facing death. Rationally, we all know our life will end. However, most of us are content to wait ‘till the very last minute to face that moment. This book is a guide to dealing with not the medical aspects of death but rather handling the transcendent issues.
The book has a deeply spiritual aspect. I was struck by the author’s acceptance of all sacred traditions. She does not suggest one is better than another, although her writing indicates she personally is more comfortable with shamanistic beliefs. Her writing is gentle and tolerant, easy to follow and filled with clearly explained exercises. In the 200 some pages the author covers a wide range of end-of-life issues, from family, pain, forgiveness to the celebration of a life. The exercises were as varied: journaling, dreams, meditation, and imaging. I really want to master the heart-centered meditation.
I read the book front to back, but one could read the chapters in the order of interest. Each section deals with separate issues, but all deal with personal growth. The real stories of Conger’s patients tie the book together.
I read this book in order to review it. This book moved me, it re-awoke in me the teachings of my childhood: that is in essence one was born so one could die. Carolyn Conger argues that death, although unescapable, can be an opportunity for self-discovery and actualization.… (altro)
The book has a deeply spiritual aspect. I was struck by the author’s acceptance of all sacred traditions. She does not suggest one is better than another, although her writing indicates she personally is more comfortable with shamanistic beliefs. Her writing is gentle and tolerant, easy to follow and filled with clearly explained exercises. In the 200 some pages the author covers a wide range of end-of-life issues, from family, pain, forgiveness to the celebration of a life. The exercises were as varied: journaling, dreams, meditation, and imaging. I really want to master the heart-centered meditation.
I read the book front to back, but one could read the chapters in the order of interest. Each section deals with separate issues, but all deal with personal growth. The real stories of Conger’s patients tie the book together.
I read this book in order to review it. This book moved me, it re-awoke in me the teachings of my childhood: that is in essence one was born so one could die. Carolyn Conger argues that death, although unescapable, can be an opportunity for self-discovery and actualization.… (altro)
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edieh | 9 altre recensioni | Mar 27, 2014 | Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.
Through the Dark Forest: Transforming Your Life in the Face of Death by Carolyn Conger has numerous ways to deal with imminent death, including many exercises. Most of the exercises would be helpful even if the reader wasn't facing death. The main thrust of the book is learning who you are in order to deal with dying. Each chapter incorporates this idea in a different way. So, I'd guess few people would find every chapter helpful, but I'd be surprised if anyone found none of the chapters helpful.
I'm 63 and feel that I have a lot of years ahead of me, but am aware that one never knows, so the subject is one in which I'm interested. I wanted to give the book more than three and a half stars, but the writing wasn't engaging; it didn't draw me in most of the time. Some of the stories about different clients Conger worked with were engaging and did draw me in, but it was because of the story, not the writing. That's not to say the writing was bad, just nothing special.… (altro)
½I'm 63 and feel that I have a lot of years ahead of me, but am aware that one never knows, so the subject is one in which I'm interested. I wanted to give the book more than three and a half stars, but the writing wasn't engaging; it didn't draw me in most of the time. Some of the stories about different clients Conger worked with were engaging and did draw me in, but it was because of the story, not the writing. That's not to say the writing was bad, just nothing special.… (altro)
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CharlesBoyd | 9 altre recensioni | Dec 20, 2013 | Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.
I found this book particularly evolved. I found the section on energy medicine frank and full of exact insightful advice to help all break-through into a more engaged and authentic life expression.
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Herrington33 | 9 altre recensioni | Dec 8, 2013 | Statistiche
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With perfect balance, Conger presents death in a way that calms fears yet does not sugar coat. She also does not shy away from presenting the heroic nature of facing death with mindfulness and courage, for in this process life can take on its deepest meaning. With being over 50 and having an ill parent, I found this book particularly poignant. I gained a new and fresh appreciation for what this process entails and was especially moved by the "Use Your Imagination" chapter. More than a book about the process of dying, it is just as much about a living a meaningful life. Highly, highly recommended for anyone and everyone.… (altro)