When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
by Pema Chödrön
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön holds a highly rated rating of 4.29 out of 5, based on 20.8K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 160 pages.
About When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses: • Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage • Communicating so as to encourage others to open up rather than shut down • Practices for reversing habitual patterns • Methods for working with chaotic situations • Ways for creating effective social action
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Pema Chödrön |
| Published | 1996 |
| Pages | 160 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help, Philosophy, Psychology |
| Average Rating | 4.29 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,761 |
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What genre is When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times?
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times is categorized as Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Philosophy.
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Based on 20.8K reader ratings, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times has an average score of 4.29 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times?
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times has 160 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times?
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times was written by Pema Chödrön. It was first published in 1996.
What is the ISBN for When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times?
The ISBN-13 for When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times is 9781570623450.0.
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