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Toni Bernhard: How to Be Sick (2020, Wisdom Publications)

In 2001, Toni Bernhard got sick and, to her and her partner's bewilderment, stayed that …

An incredible resource. I’m very thankful for all of it, including her collection of techniques in the back as reference.

Her kindness and compassion, knowledge and practice, blend wonderfully and I am buoyed by the connections she makes. I knew illness was what brought me to a new form of Buddhist practice, because I felt attachment was making my situation harder. I’ve discovered a few wobbly tools on my own, but her tools are abundant, tried, and true.

Sara Alfageeh, Nadia Shammas: Squire (Hardcover, 2022, Quill Tree Books)

Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It's the highest military honor in the …

Beautiful, poignant, and deeply considered story & world. Come for the girls with swords, stay for the analysis of the powers of stories as weapons, and as tools for peace.

I appreciated the afterwords & making of immensely as well. I loved being enveloped by the Arab representation. And felt the potent veracity when one is lucky to be trusted with art from the creators’ experiences. I’m so glad this book exists.