My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging Review
I wss given Rachel's book Kitchen Table Wisdom for Christmas. Each morning I read one of the short stories; each a touching, thoughtful gift. When I finished the book, I purchased My Grandfather's Blessings and have continued to deeply enjoy the book. I feel a sense of healing and deeper appreciation for life, for myself and for others. I don't know what I will do when I finish this book, I will miss her gentle story telling and thoughful touching lessons. Many of the stories relate to those suffering from physical illness. Though I have never had significant physical illness, I have learned to be more gentle with my soul and to heal psycological hurts that have plagued me since childhood. I cannot say enough about this book.
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My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging Overview
As a small child, Rachel Remen sat at the feet of her grandfather, an orthodox rabbi and scholar of the kabbalah, and learned the secret of life: that love and blessings given to others heals our loneliness, unhappiness, and in fact all our wounds. Remen uses her power as a master storyteller to bring to life the extraordinary blessings of ordinary existence. These exquisite pieces show us how we bless and serve each other most often without knowing it, how much life gives to us, and how many of our own blessings we have still yet to receive.
There is nothing more comforting than hearing Rachel's grandfather speak of love, life, and God to a small, lonely, and very spiritual child who was trying to find her way in an unspiritual world. These are stories for keeping at the bedside, for those dark nights when we go out in search of our souls.
Rachel's grandfather has blessed not only his beloved granddaughter but, through her, has blessed us all.
My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging Specifications
When doctor and author Rachel Naomi Remen (Kitchen Table Wisdom) was young, she was caught between two different views of life: that of her rabbi grandfather and that of her highly academic, research-oriented parents, who believed religion was the opiate of the masses. As Remen gravitated toward academics and serving the world as a medical doctor, her grandfather became an "island of mysticism in a vast sea of science." But over time, Remen discovered that two seemingly divergent paths could lead to the same destination, especially as she learned to blend her spiritual beliefs with her medical treatment.
Remen uses the heart-rending stories of her patients to teach readers how to follow in her example, that is, combining a life of service with a life of receiving and giving blessings (a combination that avoids common problems such as burnout, self-sacrifice, and navel gazing). Remen also includes personal stories of her grandfather, who showered the world with his mystical beliefs and wizened blessings. While this story-by-story structure is similar to the bestselling Kitchen Table Wisdom, it is still a tearful and satisfying formula. --Gail Hudson
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Customer Reviews
Used Book - Patricia M. Hickman - LOUDON, TN, US
The book came in good condition and in a timely manner considering the Holiday season.
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The best spiritual food - Colleen M. Ciavola -
This book is a series of true stories not unlike modern parables that bring spirtual unsight in a most refreshing way. I have heard that the late Fred Rogers recommended this book highly and I wholeheartedly agree. It will bring tears and smiles.
A Keeper - Claudia Brilliant - Logan, UT United States
This is an extraordinary book. A friend sent to me and I just had to share copies with friends and family. There is lots of bad news in the world, this book explains the relationship between suffering and meaning and how challenges become stepping stones to growth. It lifted me up. The stories stay with you. I find myself coming back to this book again and again. It's a keeper.
Blessings Indeed - Frances H. Mathias -
The title of the book, "My Grandather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging" says it all. The author, in relating what she learned, gleaned, absorbed from her Grandfather and translated those learnings, those blessings into her own life opens doors, essential doors, into the life of the individual who is reading the book. Dr. Remen explores some of the deep, basic needs of life, needs that are often not realized, glossed over and not realizing their significance in living life abundantly. Blessings are given a new meaning and the importance, the vitality of both giving and receiving. Intentional living comes to mind.
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