The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching
Title | The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching PDF eBook |
Author | William Martin |
Publisher | New World Library |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2011-01-03 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1577318897 |
Those who care for the ailing, whether helping someone recover, grapple with a long-term disability, or face a terminal illness, often feel alone, overwhelmed, exhausted. William and Nancy Martin have worked as counselors, hospice trainers, and Zen guides — and as caregivers to Nancy’s late mother. With empathy and insight, they offer readers solace drawn from the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. Like the original Chinese text, this book contains eighty-one chapters. Each chapter includes a poem for caregivers, evocative of the verses of the Tao Te Ching, followed by a reflection that presents practical guidance for navigating the emotional and physical hardships of caregiving. The resulting resource gently awakens readers to the grace, growth, and even joy possible at each step along their path.
The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching
Title | The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching PDF eBook |
Author | William Martin |
Publisher | New World Library |
Pages | 146 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 1577318889 |
Those who care for the ailing, whether helping someone recover, grapple with a long-term disability, or face a terminal illness, often feel alone, overwhelmed, exhausted. William and Nancy Martin have worked as counselors, hospice trainers, and Zen guides -- and as caregivers themselves. With empathy and insight, they offer readers solace drawn from the eternal wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. Like the original Chinese text, this book contains eighty-one chapters. Each chapter includes a poem for caregivers, evocative of the verses of the Tao Te Ching, followed by a reflection that presents practical guidance for navigating the emotional and physical hardships of caregiving. The resulting resource gently awakens readers to the grace, growth, and even joy possible at each step along their path.
Don’T Stop the Music
Title | Don’T Stop the Music PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy Weckwerth |
Publisher | Balboa Press |
Pages | 321 |
Release | 2016-01-03 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 1504344669 |
Nancy Weckwerth has written a powerful book that guides the reader through the practical issues that arise when we face lifes sudden changes. At the same time, she supplies a deeply inspirational and authentically emotional look at living with celebration amidst the transient nature of existence. The reader is left with a clear feeling that, with love and willingness, everything and anything can be integrated into a well-lived, well-loved life. William Martin, author of The Caregivers Tao Te Ching, and The Parents Tao Te Ching. Dont Stop the Music is a narrative of Johns acceptance of his disability and Nancys transformation to a caregiver. Nancy shares their journey through every triumph and challenge with honesty and openness. Her insights disclose the light, the lessons, and the laments that guided them across uncharted territory from surviving to thriving. Martha Paterson OTR/L, CHT Artistic Advantage ~ Performing Arts Medicine Author Nancy Weckwerth has created a survive and thrive manual for Caregivers. Based upon over twenty-five years of caregiving for her friend and partner, John D. Swan, the book describes how to find the joy in caregiving. The wisdom within is meaningful for any caregiving situation
The Activist's Tao Te Ching
Title | The Activist's Tao Te Ching PDF eBook |
Author | William Martin |
Publisher | New World Library |
Pages | 130 |
Release | 2016-04-01 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1608683923 |
Change and anger are in the air. “We are the 99%,” “black lives matter,” and “love is love” have become part of the lexicon. Previously unquestioned institutions (police, military, the NSA) are under scrutiny. Heat waves, floods, and earthquakes seem to be increasing. Could there be a silver lining? William Martin turns to the Tao Te Ching and finds that while Taoism is known for its quiet, enigmatic wisdom, the Tao can also have the cleansing force of a rushing river. Martin elucidates these revolutionary messages condemning power seeking and greed. He emphasizes that humans have a “Te” that can help them heal the planet; shows how Taoism’s “simplicity” can be subversive and its flexibility a potent force; and reassures us that “When injustice is the rule, justice lies in wait.” Provocative and stirring, Martin’s Tao flows within and through those who ride the waves of anger and frustration, “and gently guides [them] to true freedom.”
The Parent's Tao Te Ching
Title | The Parent's Tao Te Ching PDF eBook |
Author | William Martin |
Publisher | Da Capo Lifelong Books |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2009-09-09 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 0786752076 |
Classic Taoist wisdom applied to the world of parenting, guiding mothers and fathers to meaningful conversations and relationships with their children. William C. Martin has freshly reinterpreted the Tao Te Ching to speak directly and clearly to the most difficult of modern tasks -- parenting. With its combination of free verse and judicious advice, The Parent's Tao Te Ching addresses the great themes that permeate the Tao and that support loving parent- child relationships: responding without judgment, emulating natural processes, and balancing between doing and being. "A masterpiece. William Martin captures the essence of what it means to raise a child. Urgently needed, this precious book lifts parenting to new heights."-- Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child and Wonderful Ways to Be a Family
What Works for Bipolar Kids
Title | What Works for Bipolar Kids PDF eBook |
Author | Mani Pavuluri |
Publisher | Guilford Press |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2008-05-08 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1606238507 |
It may be hard to believe your child will ever get better, but kids with bipolar disorder can and do lead healthy, stable lives. In this compassionate and optimistic book, expert clinician and renowned researcher Mani Pavuluri delivers information, advice, and proven strategies that empower you to deal with the challenges of bipolar disorder and help your child get well. Drawing on 20 years of experience with bipolar kids and their families, she provides solidly researched strategies for reducing or eliminating problems with mania, aggression, sleep disturbances, depression, and other issues. You’ll discover practical ways to handle crises at home and in school, work with professionals to find an effective combination of medicine and psychotherapy, and cultivate a supportive community of friends and peers for your child. Dr. Pavuluri also helps you deal with the stress that comes with parenting, so you can maintain your poise, focus on the positive, and be a powerful advocate for your child. Winner--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award
Knocking on Heaven's Door
Title | Knocking on Heaven's Door PDF eBook |
Author | Katy Butler |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 2014-06-10 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1451641982 |
"A blend of memoir and investigation of the choices we face when our terror of death collides with the technological imperatives of modern medicine"--