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ericahun's review
4.0
The audiobook version is read by Claire Foy, which is delightful. As always, I find Pema Chodron's work down-to-earth and inspiring. See you on the path, fellow bodhisattvas. <3
erynmarieliz's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
one of my new favourite self help books <3 this book is loaded with examples and ways to deal with the not-so-good parts of life while also keeping things short and sweet at under 200 pages so you don’t get tired of the topic!
ajlewis2's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Very easy to read and understand. Lots of practical examples and simple ways to help growth on the path to enlightenment. At the end are 3 deeper methods of practice. There seemed to me to be much more than I could take in at one reading, but many short practices to try out. I am encouraged by this book.
As I was reading I also found myself recalling sayings of Jesus that seemed to be very similar in meaning. The explanations in this book seemed to increase my understanding of what Jesus was trying to get across to his followers. Being a Christian this helps me a lot.
As I was reading I also found myself recalling sayings of Jesus that seemed to be very similar in meaning. The explanations in this book seemed to increase my understanding of what Jesus was trying to get across to his followers. Being a Christian this helps me a lot.
katja_weinert's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
marisaelainegettas's review
5.0
Another exceptional book by Pema Chodron. I read one chapter a day, and then contemplate that chapter all day. I'll be buying a physical copy for my personal collection, ASAP.
olivia_piepmeier's review
4.0
This took me longer than what seems usual for a Chödrön book. Perhaps it's the pandemic and the systemic racism that's finally at the forefront of our minds or maybe this is just where I am in my practice. Either way, the book was definitely needed. The short chapters are focused and readable. If you haven't read anything by her, I do recommend reading something, especially now.
Perhaps she had gotten into this in previous books, but this time I did notice she talked a lot about the whole "you not being you because we're all connected" thing which I have difficulties grasping. I thought her discussion of the "fixed mind" useful. She spent quite a bit of time talking about tonglen which I always appreciate.
In a way, it's just another Pema Chödrön book and if you've read others then you know what you're getting (and it's good). Honestly, it's hard to review her books because her voice and her way of thinking is great and it seems like I'll always appreciate them and find them worthy of my time.
Perhaps she had gotten into this in previous books, but this time I did notice she talked a lot about the whole "you not being you because we're all connected" thing which I have difficulties grasping. I thought her discussion of the "fixed mind" useful. She spent quite a bit of time talking about tonglen which I always appreciate.
In a way, it's just another Pema Chödrön book and if you've read others then you know what you're getting (and it's good). Honestly, it's hard to review her books because her voice and her way of thinking is great and it seems like I'll always appreciate them and find them worthy of my time.
unknownbooks23's review against another edition
5.0
Welcoming The Unwelcome by Pema Chodron is a timely read. She talks about what it means to welcome those who we don't necessarily see as welcome, as well as reasons why we should challenge our understanding of it means to welcome those who are unwelcome.
I really appreciated her writing, and definitely recommend reading other books that Pema Chodron has written.
I really appreciated her writing, and definitely recommend reading other books that Pema Chodron has written.
analis's review against another edition
4.0
Pema Chodron through personal experience talks and guides us in how to handle everything that is thrown at us. Then at the end of the book she walks us through 3 different meditation practices. This is the perfect book to read right now during this time to help deal with the anxiety a global pandemic brings. I know it was just what I needed and I highly recommend it.
dmtcer's review against another edition
5.0
Pema Chodron is back with her first book in a handful of years. I am fairly new to the words of Pema Chodron, but I have read several of her books, and love her voice and unique view of the world. She is a Buddhist nun, but she is a woman who has lived a rich full life full of hardship and joy, and her words are down to earth, practical and humble.
Welcoming the Unwelcome is, so far, my favorite of the books I have read by Pema Chodron. I generally don't think too much about where the title of a book is derived, but when I was about 20% into this book I had an "aha" moment - the book is about welcoming and embracing that which we would rather avoid in life and living. Life happens, no matter what our intentions or plans are. There is good and bad in everything, and there are so many ways we avoid facing the bad or real portions of our life which are unpleasant. This book is full of words of wisdom about addressing those face-down moments, and if not exactly embracing them, then learning how to put them in perspective. I made so many highlights of words and thoughts to remember, after awhile I made myself stop. I could highlight the whole book; there are so many insights to remember and to put into my own practice of mindfulness.
There is so much dissension in our world today; fear of everyone and everything, a lack of civility or appreciation for the thoughts and actions of others. This book addresses some of that indirectly; it offers simple ways that we, as citizens in this wondrous world, can learn in order to not fuel fires of anger and fear and to live in peace in our own portion of the universe. This is a book to be read, re-read and to take to heart. It is a perfect balm for the soul; none of us are perfect, and we should not strive to be so. We should only attempt to do the best we can, and put as much good into the world as possible.
Welcoming the Unwelcome is, so far, my favorite of the books I have read by Pema Chodron. I generally don't think too much about where the title of a book is derived, but when I was about 20% into this book I had an "aha" moment - the book is about welcoming and embracing that which we would rather avoid in life and living. Life happens, no matter what our intentions or plans are. There is good and bad in everything, and there are so many ways we avoid facing the bad or real portions of our life which are unpleasant. This book is full of words of wisdom about addressing those face-down moments, and if not exactly embracing them, then learning how to put them in perspective. I made so many highlights of words and thoughts to remember, after awhile I made myself stop. I could highlight the whole book; there are so many insights to remember and to put into my own practice of mindfulness.
There is so much dissension in our world today; fear of everyone and everything, a lack of civility or appreciation for the thoughts and actions of others. This book addresses some of that indirectly; it offers simple ways that we, as citizens in this wondrous world, can learn in order to not fuel fires of anger and fear and to live in peace in our own portion of the universe. This is a book to be read, re-read and to take to heart. It is a perfect balm for the soul; none of us are perfect, and we should not strive to be so. We should only attempt to do the best we can, and put as much good into the world as possible.