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About the Author

A Long term practitioner of Buddhist teachings, Sarah Napthali is the author of several parenting books, including the bestselling Buddhism for Mothers, which has been translated into ten languages. She has been in a domestic partnership for nearly twenty years and is the mother of two teenage boys.

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Nationality
Australia

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I really, really liked the approach to relationships in this book. It's not about practicing Buddhism, rather it's about utilizing/ applying Buddhist teachings to improve your relationships. Topics include social conditioning women put on themselves for keeping house, taking care of children, showing love and service to their spouse. The author uses examples from her own relationship, mentions studies done by relationship experts such as John Gottman, and uses humor to handle serious subjects. I think this is a great book for new couples and those in long-term relationships.… (more)
 
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Jennaray7 | Nov 22, 2024 |
This really helped me on my current journey of trying to remain in the present moment.
 
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spiritedstardust | 7 other reviews | Dec 29, 2022 |
Realistisch, haalbaar, wijs, praktisch, onmiddellijk toepasbaar. Heel graag gelezen. En ik ga het wellicht nog eens lezen om het allemaal nog beter te laten doordringen.

"We rennen rond als gekken en slagen er misschien wel in om onszelf af te leiden van onze innerlijke wereld, maar uiteindelijk voelen we toch de behoefte om te stoppen en tijd te maken om gewoon te 'zijn' (...) Als we leren om ons geluk binnen onszelf te zoeken in plaats van het aan de uiterlijke omstandigheden te koppelen, kunnen we de kracht vinden om de beproevingen waarmee we te maken krijgen te doorstaan."… (more)
 
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damngoodsoffie | 7 other reviews | Feb 19, 2020 |

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Works
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Rating
4.2
Reviews
11
ISBNs
45
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