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    Dancing with Elephants: Mindfulness Training for Those Living with Dementia, Chronic Illness or an Aging Brain

    By Jarem Sawatsky

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    "If you need some encouragement in living with joy, read this book. It will change your perspective on everything." —Lana Philips


    "Sawatsky beautifully models a way to dance in the gale of full catastrophe, to celebrate life, to laugh with it and at himself." —Jon Kabat-Zinn, national bestselling author of Full Catastrophe Living


    "...beautiful and inspiring book...full of humor and wisdom about the pain of loss in our life, by someone living with a debilitating disease." —Jean Vanier, national bestselling author of Becoming Human


    NATIONAL BESTSELLER
    2017 NAUTILUS AWARD WINNER
    2017 LIVING NOW BOOK AWARD WINNER


    Want to enjoy the life you are living, even as you face major life challenges?


    Is your mind succumbing to age? Is your body failing you? Can you ever find joy, peace, or fulfillment in these challenging conditions? The answer is a resounding YES.


    Author Jarem Sawatsky saw the countless guides out there for those caring for the ill and healing the curable, but when he was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease he found there was nothing for those living with incurable illness. He quit his job as a professor and devoted his life to exploring the possibilities of living with chronic conditions. Now he’s bringing his findings and insights to you in this empowering mindfulness guide.


    In Dancing With Elephants you’ll discover:


    Simple practices to bring healing to your heart and life to your new outlook Humorous (and occasionally heart-wrenching) stories of Sawatsky’s own journey of self-discovery and surprising family caregiving Multiple ways to build confidence in yourself, even when you’ve been shaken to the core A new perspective to transform your pain and renew your spirit Practical tools to face your seemingly inescapable fears, and much, much more!


    Based on the popular blog of the same name, Dancing With Elephants includes insightful interviews with compassion experts Jon Kabat-Zinn, Lucy Kalanithi, and Patch Adams. Sawatsky’s landmark book provides support that only a fellow traveler down this road can offer.


    If you like touching stories, mindful wisdom, and a touch of irreverent humor, then you’ll love Sawatsky’s life-changing book.


    Buy Dancing With Elephants today to discover a new way to live with joy!



    WHAT CRITICS SAY ABOUT DANCING WITH ELEPHANTS


    "In Dancing with Elephants, Jarem Sawatsky offers a powerful example of the art of real happiness. This inspiring story reminds us just how essential it is to bring lovingkindness into every step of life." - New York Times bestselling author Sharon Salzberg


    "When life seems to be falling apart, Jarem Sawatsky's interesting and entertaining book reminds us that laughter is what we need to not take ourselves too seriously. " - New York Times bestselling author Jen Mann


    WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT DANCING WITH ELEPHANTS


    ★★★★★ “You won't forget this any time soon!”
    ★★★★★ “Wow! Just...wow!”
    ★★★★★ “Helps each of us learn about loving, letting go, and living in the present moment”
    ★★★★★ “The most helpful book I've read on living with serious illness”
    ★★★★★ “A very amazing book to read”
    ★★★★★ “Outstanding book!”
    ★★★★★ “This book is a great read”
    ★★★★★ “Captivated me from the very beginning”
    ★★★★★ “Written with all the earmarks of authenticity”
    ★★★★★ “I have never ever said this before: this book changed my life”
    ★★★★★ “Allowed me to look more deeply with the eyes of compassion”
    ★★★★★ “The courage and humor in this story are amazing”


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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRed Canoe Press
    Release dateMar 6, 2017
    ISBN9780995324213
    Author

    Jarem Sawatsky

    Jarem Sawatsky is Assistant Professor of Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies, Canadian Mennonite University.

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