Healing Lazarus - Hardcover

"Richmond"

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0743422600 ISBN 13: 9780743422604

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2002

Synopsis

"Lazarus lies in his bed, helpless to move. But he sees now that he is not alone. His beloved wife is with him, all of his relatives and closest friends. They mop his brow; they change his clothes and linen. They stroke his limbs and speak soothing words into his ear. For so many years Lazarus had been the master, the authority, the one who made decisions and told others what to do. And now, for the first time, the roles were reversed, and he found his heart filled with such gratitude, even over the simplest things -- the light streaming in from the window, the warmth of the fire in the fireplace. How wonderful it was to be alive." For Lewis Richmond, overcoming a swift and devastating brain injury -- one that left him unable to sit up or speak -- was only the beginning of a journey to recovery. As the 52-year-old Buddhist teacher soon discovered, regaining his health would be the most difficult thing he could ever imagine. But love, courage, and the Buddhist teachings that sustained him throughout his adult life would help guide him not only back to wellness, but to rebirth and transformation. Richmond's timely, compassionate memoir can help anyone on the road back to health -- be it from illness, life crisis, or other catastrophe. In sharing this experience, as well as many others, Richmond offers insightful information about the struggles, setbacks, and frustrations of getting well -- and tells of the lessons learned and rewards gained. Illuminating from the first page to the last, "Healing Lazarus" is one man's affirmation of life, as well as a steadfast companion for those who may face days that are physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging.

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Review

"Publishers Weekly" (starred review) [A] vivid, affecting, and painfully honest Buddhist dharma (teacher) story....His psychic excavations will enrich all who read this gripping account.

"Newsday"

[A] stunningly open account.

"Newsday"

[A] stunningly open account.

"Newsday"

ƯA¨ stunningly open account.

Jack Kornfield

author of "A Path with Heart"

A gripping and illuminating map of the inner landscape of grave illness, and an ultimately inspiring and tender-hearted return.

"Publishers Weekly"

(starred review)

ƯA¨ vivid, affecting, and painfully honest Buddhist dharma (teacher) story....His psychic excavations will enrich all who read this gripping account.

"Publishers Weekly"

(starred review)

[A] vivid, affecting, and painfully honest Buddhist dharma (teacher) story....His psychic excavations will enrich all who read this gripping account.

Jack Kornfield author of "A Path with Heart" A gripping and illuminating map of the inner landscape of grave illness, and an ultimately inspiring and tender-hearted return.

"Newsday" [A] stunningly open account.

Newsday [A] stunningly open account.

About the Author

Lewis Richmond is a Buddhist teacher, workshop leader, software entrepreneur, and musician/composer who released a solo piano album, Lake of No Shore, in 1999. He is also the author of the national bestseller Work as a Spiritual Practice. An ordained disciple of Buddhist master Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Richmond lives in Mill Valley, California. Visit his Web site: www.lewisrichmond.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0743422600
• ISBN 13: 9780743422604
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 265