When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (20th Anniversary Edition)

A book that I shall always pick to read when things fall apart. This book has some much of insight. The reason for turning to this book again in future is, it can help you find answers/solution to your confusion/questions. Everytime you will read this book you'll find something that will open your eye to something different and help you deal with situations differently. Right from the 1st chapter Intimacy with Fear this book held my attention. Having spiritual bend I enjoyed this book every chapter, every paragraph, every line and every word. Surely to recommend this book to a lot of people to read it. Personally will also keep rereading coz it really helped me understand why I myself end up taking certain decisions which aren't in my best interest. Really am awesome book, can't put in words how amazing the experience was while reading this book. Opened my eye to a lot of deep down stuff specially related to fear based decisions. Looking forward to read more books written by @pemachödrön

Most of the time in life we complain that we are losing grip from our life and try to hold it tighter. But eventually , we fail to do so. At that time, this book comes into picture. This book will not only makes you understand meaning of the life but also provides you techniques to be peaceful at every situation of life. A must read book.

This book I loved because when I was in down phase of life, I started reading this book. Befriend your own demons. This book teaches us how to live in the present and make good friend with yourself. Adventure begins when you face big disappointments. See the less privileged people and author asks us to find solace.

Won't recommend it if you're below 30.

After a long time I am reading books ,I used to read stories and novels but now my search is different and I am getting the wisdom rightly required for this moment of time in my life.I feel so fortunate that I came across Pema chödrön and that was also like I had heard sometimes back and it was a faint memory but as it said when student is ready teacher appears. I am grateful and fortunate that I could read these books by Pema chödrön, again I would say that this is pure luck that I came to know Wise master Pema chödrön. I will read these books again. Thank you for pouring wisdom into words,these teaching will strengthen my practice and mistakes that I am making.

The book so beautiful and easily talks of our fears, our potential for kindness and for being witnesses to our own process of life as it unfolds! 2 of my major take aways: 1. Simply worded practical method for meditative practice 2. The view that even our most negative sounding feelings and thoughts are nothing but wisdom. LOVE IT!

So it's a great book--- real and life affirming -- simple things to keep in mind about the nature of impermanance--- a must read though she could have formed sentences in a more reader friendly manner--- that's why 4 and not 5 stars