Full Catastrophe Living

Full Catastrophe Living

Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Health & Nutrition 25 min read ★★★★½ 4.6 (250)
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About This Book

Full Catastrophe Living (1990) doesn’t sugar-coat it: this is a book that acknowledges life can sometimes feel like one catastrophe after another. But while we might not be able to prevent life’s catastrophes, the way we respond to them is entirely within our control. An acknowledged classic in the mindful living genre, Full Catastrophe Living explains how life’s storms can be weathered through mindfulness.

Who Should Read This?

  • Those struggling to cope with physical or emotional pain
  • People who struggle to deal with stress
  • Anyone who just can’t seem to turn their mind off

About the Author

Jon Kabat-Zinn has been described as a master of mindfulness. Kabat-Zinn has achieved international renown as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher. He’s also the pioneer behind MBSR, the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction technique, which has helped thousands.