En esta obra Karen Armstrong abandona los debates sobre las doctrinas y la historia y nos ofrece un libro práctico y apasionado cuyo objetivo es ayudarnos a hacer del mundo un lugar más compasivo, explicándonos el benéfico papel de la compasión en la sociedad actual. La autora cree firmemente que la compasión es una característica de todos los seres humanos y que es preciso que nos esforcemos en cultivar y poner en práctica nuestra capacidad de compadecernos en las situaciones difíciles que experimentan quienes nos rodean. En este libro Armstrong nos hace reflexionar sobre todo ello y nos propone un programa que nos conduce a una vida más compasiva. Los doce pasos que Armstrong sugiere empiezan con “Aprendamos sobre la compasión” y se cierran con “Ama a tus enemigos”. Entre ambos capítulos, nos habla de la compasión hacia nosotros mismos; de la práctica del mindfulness; del sufrimiento; de las alegrías compartidas y también de los límites de nuestro conocimiento de los demás. A lo largo del texto, propone formas concretas de poner en práctica la compasión en nuestras vidas cotidianas, y nos insta a que aprendamos a ponernos en el lugar de los demás. El libro recoge también la Carta de la Compasión que ha sido firmada por destacadas personalidades de diversas religiones.

The award-winning author of A History of God shares practical recommendations for promoting world peace by cultivating one's intrinsic tendencies for compassion, outlining a program for achieving mindfulness and engaging in acts of kindness.

A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border, inspired by current events. A Pura Belpré 2021 Young Adult Author Honor Book! A BookPage Best Book of 2020! A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best of 2020! A School Library Journal Best Book of 2020! A New York Public Library 2020 Top 10 Best Book for Teens! Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But none of them have illusions about the town they've grown up in and the dangers that surround them. Even with the love of family, threats lurk around every corner. And when those threats become all too real, the trio knows they have no choice but to run: from their country, from their families, from their beloved home. Crossing from Guatemala through Mexico, they follow the route of La Bestia, the perilous train system that might deliver them to a better life--if they are lucky enough to survive the journey. With nothing but the bags on their backs and desperation drumming through their hearts, Pulga, Chico, and Pequeña know there is no turning back, despite the unknown that awaits them. And the darkness that seems to follow wherever they go. In this striking portrait of lives torn apart, the plight of migrants at the U.S. southern border is brought to light through poignant, vivid storytelling. An epic journey of danger, resilience, heartache, and hope. Praise for We Are Not From Here: “A fierce and tender story...Relevant, timely, and perceptive.” --Margarita Engle, winner of the Pura Belpre Award and Newbery Honor "With poignant, exhausting lyricism and heart wrenching poetic prose, Jenny Torres Sanchez digs deep and shows us the throbbing, aching corazón--the hopeful, unbreakable spirit of the embattled immigrant. A book for the starving, lost soul." --Guadalupe García McCall, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Under the Mesquite "An incredibly powerful, soul-searing YA. [I]mportant and necessary.... I could not put this book down." --Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of The Bridge Home "One of the most relevant and needed young adult novels of the year, a must-read." --Jennifer Mathieu, critically acclaimed author of The Liars of Mariposa Island and Moxie "An achingly beautifully story...masterfully told...Jenny Torres Sanchez is a true leader within young adult fiction." --Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of The Red Umbrella "We Are Not From Here is absolutely stunning. It's raw and real, gritty and gorgeously told. A story that's painfully relevant today, and told with such precision and beauty, you can feel it. It's breathtaking and left me absolutely breathless." --Lauren Gibaldi, author of This Tiny Perfect World "[This] is a book that will mark your heart. Jenny Torres Sanchez challenges us to feel, empathize and understand. A searing, necessary and ultimately beautiful book." --Alexandra Villasante, critically acclaimed author of The Grief Keeper * "A brutally honest, not-to-be-missed narrative...gripping, heart-wrenching, and thrilling." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW * "A candid, realistic story that will leave readers thinking about the characters--and about our own world--long after the last page." --SLJ, STARRED REVIEW * "Gripping, poignant...this soul-shaking narrative [recalls] the works of Gabriel García Márquez." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW * "A devastating read that is difficult to put down, this unforgettable book unflinchingly illuminates the experiences of those leaving their homes to seek safety in the United States." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Spanish translation of our immensely popular Life After Loss, a practical and effective grief-recovery guide Ningun sufrimiento es tan grande como el de la perdida de un ser querido. Cuando la muerte o un divorcio indeseado nos sumen en la desesperacion, solo una fuerza de voluntad enorme puede sacarnos del oscuro abismo de la soledad. La agonia espiritual y el quebranto del alma amenazan con derrumbar todo a nuestro alrededor, pero si comprendemos nuestros sentimientos y sabemos controlarlos entonces viviremos tranquilos. Libro para lectura y, ante todo, comportamiento, Vivir despues de la perdida ensena, compasiva y solidariamente, como controlar su pesar y disfrutar la vida de nuevo, sin sentir desesperacion o remordimientos que abran las puertas a la enfermedad. En estas calidas paginas usted encontrara como Lograr un buen sueno, sin pesadilla o insomnio Ayudarse a llorar, a desahogar el alma Despedirse serenamente de una parte querida de su vida Pedir y aceptar ayuda de los demas Saber manejar el olvido Nadie es inmune a la perdida. Todos, en alguna etapa de nuestra vida, sentimos el dolor de quedarnos sin una persona verdaderamente querida. Sin embargo, debemos sobreponernos para conservar la salud y vivir nuevamenta con plenitud y la felicidad puede surgir, tambien, de dulces recuerdos.

In this life-changing book, acclaimed Buddhist teacher Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche shows how to free yourself from being a victim of your emotions by gaining the awareness and understanding that will help you harness their power. Emotions bring color and meaning to our lives, but they can also put us on an exhausting rollercoaster ride that takes us to blissful peak states, the depths of delusion and despair, and everything in between. It is only by learning to relate to our emotions skillfully that we benefit from their richness and glean wisdom, rather than letting them control us. Emotions get their power from a simple but deep-seated source: our lack of self-knowledge. When we bring awareness to our experience of emotions, something truly amazing happens—they lose their power to make us miserable. In this book, Rinpoche leads us through the three steps of his Emotional Rescue Plan. Mindful Gap is the practice of creating a safe distance between you and your emotions, which gives you the psychological space to work with their energy. Clear Seeing involves recognizing the bigger picture. Last, Letting Go is the practice of releasing stressful physical and emotional energy through exercise, relaxation, and awareness. With each step, we become increasingly familiar with the inner workings of our emotions, seeing straight to the heart of anger, fear, passion, jealousy, and pride. With time and practice, instead of leading us astray, our emotions become our guide towards living a more compassionate, creative, and fulfilling life.