66 pages 2 hours read

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990

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Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn elaborates on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, a series of meditative practices designed to help individuals cope with stress, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, and illnesses by fostering awareness and appreciation of the present moment. It offers practical exercises such as “Breathing Meditation,” “Sitting Meditation,” “The Body Scan,” and “Walking Meditation” to practice mindfulness and enhance overall well-being.

Reviews & Readership

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Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Full Catastrophe Living is widely praised for its comprehensive guide on mindfulness and stress reduction, drawing from the author's experience in clinical settings. Critics commend its practical exercises and accessible writing. However, some find the book's length and detail overwhelming. Overall, it’s a valuable resource for those committed to mindfulness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Full Catastrophe Living?

A reader who would appreciate Jon Kabat-Zinn's Full Catastrophe Living is likely someone interested in mindfulness, stress reduction, and holistic health. Fans of works like Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle would find similar insights valuable here.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Psychology

Health / Medicine

Religion / Spirituality

Genre

Self Help

Psychology

Philosophy

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Self Discovery

Values/Ideas: New Age