55 pages 1 hour read

Pema Chödrön

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997

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Before You Read

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When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön provides spiritual guidance on transcending life's pain through Tibetan Buddhist mindfulness techniques and is a compilation of her talks on acceptance, loving-kindness, meditation, and becoming open to both joyful and uncomfortable experiences. The book stresses facing fear, addressing the reality of death, and embracing compassion as ways to alleviate personal and collective suffering.

Reviews & Readership

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Pema Chödrön's When Things Fall Apart is praised for its compassionate and accessible guidance on navigating life's difficulties. The teachings, rooted in Buddhist philosophy, offer practical insights for emotional resilience. Critics, however, argue that the advice can feel repetitive and oversimplified for complex issues. Overall, the book is valued for its comforting and uplifting approach.

Who should read this

Who Should Read When Things Fall Apart?

Readers who appreciate When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön typically seek spiritual wisdom, resilience, and mindfulness techniques. Ideal for fans of Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now and Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness, these readers explore inner peace during life's turbulent times.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Psychology

Philosophy

Self Help

Topics

Psychology

Philosophy

Mental Illness

Themes

Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality

Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger

Emotions/Behavior: Fear