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How Does a Mother Survive the Death of Her Only Child?

When Luna Jaffe’s son, Hunter, died suddenly at twenty-one, her world split open. Nothing could prepare her for the tidal wave of grief that followed, nor for the silence it imposed. In the wreckage, she reached for what had always guided her—art, language, ritual. On Hunter’s grave, she laid mandalas made of flowers and feathers. In the studio, she painted watercolors steeped in sorrow.

When Wherever You Go, There You Are was first published in 1994, no one could have predicted that the book would launch itself onto bestseller lists nationwide and sell over 1 million copies to date. Thirty years later, Wherever You Go, There You Are remains a foundational guide to mindfulness and meditation, introducing readers to the practice and guiding them through the process. In this new edition, listeners will find a new introduction and afterword from Kabat-Zinn, as well as factual updates throughout to address changes in research and knowledge since it was originally published.

When Jarrett J. Krosoczka was in high school, he was part of a program that sent students to be counselors at a camp for seriously ill kids and their families.

The powerful story of an inspiring doctor who made a difference, by helping to create a program to care for Boston’s homeless community.

The debut book from paranormal investigator and Ghost Hunters TV star Steve Gonsalves!

How does a dinosaur learn to be kind? Does he roar about everything that is on his mind?

The daughter of Holocaust survivors and recent immigrants, Ani Tuzman grows up in a world darkened not only by her parents’ unfathomable grief and rage, but also by the bewildering bigotry of her American neighbors.

Sara Schley has led systemic transformation at renowned companies worldwide. She also has a bipolar II brain on the bipolar spectrum. Sara has kept this mostly secret for four decades. Until now. In her memoir, BrainStorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum, and BrainStorm the Film, she tells her riveting story to save lives, end the stigma, and maximize healing.

A story inspired by the legendary spiritual master, Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezar.

After two tours as a sniper in Iraq, Tommy Smith has returned to his former life as a cowboy and wilderness guide in California’s Sierra Nevada.