Lori Deschene

I picked up this book when I was going through a bit of a personal crisis, which caused me to realize that I had internalized and suppressed a lot of issues that I've been struggling with since childhood. So, I decided to seek some help in understanding these issues and how I could turn them around to live a happier and mentally healthier life.

Without giving away too much, I struggled with a lot of the issues detailed by Ms. Deschene and the contributing readers, and saw a little bit of myself in every chapter...some more than others, of course. Reading the stories by the contributers put things into more perspective, and it made the issues described more real and relatable, so to speak. The chapters were also very well organized, with an introduction, followed by stories, and then a summary in each one. I came out of it with a better understanding of myself and why I behave and think in certain ways, and while it will take time to heal old wounds, knowing is half the battle.

So many of us grow up learning to do what others want and fulfilling others' needs before our own, and present an image to the world that's vastly different from what we're really feeling, and are afraid to be real, be ourselves. I was one such person. I recommend this book to anyone struggling with any sort of self-doubt, whatsoever. After all, how can we give love to others and learn to accept others when we can't love and accept ourselves?

Very well done and inspirational book, and I look forward to reading the author's other works.… (altro)

I picked up this book when I was going through a bit of a personal crisis, which caused me to realize that I had internalized and suppressed a lot of issues that I've been struggling with since childhood. So, I decided to seek some help in understanding these issues and how I could turn them around to live a happier and mentally healthier life.

Without giving away too much, I struggled with a lot of the issues detailed by Ms. Deschene and the contributing readers, and saw a little bit of myself in every chapter...some more than others, of course. Reading the stories by the contributers put things into more perspective, and it made the issues described more real and relatable, so to speak. The chapters were also very well organized, with an introduction, followed by stories, and then a summary in each one. I came out of it with a better understanding of myself and why I behave and think in certain ways, and while it will take time to heal old wounds, knowing is half the battle.

So many of us grow up learning to do what others want and fulfilling others' needs before our own, and present an image to the world that's vastly different from what we're really feeling, and are afraid to be real, be ourselves. I was one such person. I recommend this book to anyone struggling with any sort of self-doubt, whatsoever. After all, how can we give love to others and learn to accept others when we can't love and accept ourselves?

Very well done and inspirational book, and I look forward to reading the author's other works.… (altro)

I wanted to read this book long before I won it by writing my responses to questions on the Tiny Buddha website to help Lori with her second book.

Full of thoughtful insights, poignant quotes, and real life experiences, Tiny Buddha will fill you with the inspiration to tackle any of life's challenges big or small.

I keep this on my nightstand to glean bits of wisdom to start and end my day. It's a book you will return to again and again like a reference guide.

Highly recommended for those who are looking to get the most out of each day.… (altro)