Seeking Peace : Chronicles of the Worst Buddhist in the World

by Pipher, Mary (Author)

• ISBN13: 9781594484407
• ISBN10: 1594484406
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-06
• Publisher: Riverhead Trade

Summary

In this thoughtful and inspiring memoir, the author of the "New York Times" bestsellers "Reviving Ophelia" and "The Shelter of Each Other" explores her personal search for understanding, tranquility, and respect through her work as a psychologist and seeker.

Author Biography

Mary Pipher, Ph.D., is a psychologist and the New York Times bestselling author of eight books. Her works have been translated into more than twenty-five languages, and she has lectured to groups and audiences around the world.

Table of Contents

Prelude	p. 1
Introduction	p. 7
Meltdown (2002)	p. 17
First Lifetime
Bedrock	p. 35
Mother and Father	p. 51
The Glad Game (1947-1965)	p. 73
Lost and Found (1965-1977)	p. 109
Love and Work (1977-1994)	p. 131
Second Lifetime
Avalanche of Roses (1994-2002)	p. 145
Recovery (2002-2003)	p. 159
A Bigger Container (2003-2007)	p. 175
Despair and Self-Acceptance	p. 191
Stopping for Joshua Bell	p. 211
Where I am Now (2008)	p. 231
My Birthday Party	p. 247
Acknowledgments	p. 257
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