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  • Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
  • By: Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • Narrated by: Jon Kabat-Zinn
  • Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (560 ratings)
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Full Catastrophe Living

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Summary

Stress. It is everywhere around us. Even worse, it gets inside us: Sapping our energy, undermining our health, and making us more vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and disease. Now, based on Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s renowned mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this groundbreaking audiobook shows you how to use natural, medically proven methods to soothe and heal your body, mind, and spirit. By using the practices described within, you can:

  • Learn to manage chronic pain resulting from illness and/or stress related disorders
  • Discover the roles that anger and tension play in heart disease
  • Reduce anxiety and feelings of panic
  • Improve overall quality of life and relationships through mindfulness meditation and mindful yoga

More timely than ever before, Full Catastrophe Living is an audiobook for the young and the old, the well, the ill, and anyone trying to live a healthier and saner life in today’s world.

©2007 Jon Kabat-Zinn (P)2007 Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"A practical guide not only to mindfulness meditation and healing, but daily life." (Joseph Goldstein, author of One Dharma)
"Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn eloquently explains the power of paying attention and increasing awareness. I strongly recommend this book for everyone who wants to begin healing [to] their life." (Dean Ornish, M.D.)

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Clear, useful and well read

I have come across the author before during a course on stress management and decided to download this audio book. It is read by the author and he has a very pleasant easy-going voice and a great deal of experience in presenting this type of material. The result is that he gets the information across well.
As the concepts require thinking about, it is worth putting aside a bit of time to actually listen to the content: I found myself listening more than once and still enjoying it. Putting the concepts into practice is very rewarding.
All in all a very good listen / read

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One of the best books I have ever experienced

Seriously, just do it. For yourself, for those you care about, and the rest of the world.

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A fantastic insight into meditation

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This is a must read for anyone that is interested in meditation whether you are new to the subject or you have been practicing for years. Jon Kabat-Zinn covers almost every aspect of meditation and the benefits that it can bring to our lives. He has a fantastic voice which is easy to listen to. He also has a guided meditation series which covers the meditations that he speaks of in this book which can be found on Amazon. If you enjoyed this book you should definitely give this series a go. He also has meditations on Audible although I have not listened to it yet. I would highly recommend this book.

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a warm and informative book

I chose this book after a recommend action from a friend. It was a great reflective way to spend a commute; reviewing past strategies for coping and. Finding new skills in coping. I would encourage all to read, particularly those who find it hard to relax.

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This Book is changing my life chapter by chapter. It outlines the practice of mindfulness and explains the practices to be undertaken to achieve inner calm and vitality. My life has slower down since reading, and practising the concepts, in this book. I would recommend it whole heartedly for everyone!

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Practical help for a stress free life

Written in easy to understand language, Kabat-Zinn's philosophy is clear and enlightening. Full of practical exercises that are easy to achieve, if you read this book you will be well on your way to a stress free life. Highly recommended.

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A very interesting book

I enjoyed this book to listen to whilst working, he touches on some important information about how we veiw our feelings and the results of this.
I have learned alot from this book, it's good for anyone, however you have to put the tools in the book to practice every day for it to be successful just like any kind of healing.

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Excellent book

This man is brilliant, spiritual, logical and so much more!! The book reflects this. Really enjoyed this book.

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Deep, insightful wisdom in every word

Life changing, perception changing, wisdom in every word. I wish I came across this year's ago

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Explains principles behind the positive effect of mindfulness in daily life, healing, improving health and well being.

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