A review by abbythompson
Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chödrön

5.0

"Abandon all hope of fruition. Give up all hope. Give up. Give." Just a short paraphrase from this amazing author and book. Transcribed from one of Pema Chodron's lecture series, START WHERE YOU ARE, is an accessible, deceptively simple guide to living a compassionate life. Using examples from her own life, other stories and thoughtful metaphors, Chodron provides a map for starting where you are today and creating a more loving and compassionate life.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is a caregiver, body worker, yoga teacher or works with any healing modality. The message of connecting with other people is too important to be missed, and Chodron's wise words will uplift even the grumpiest curmudgeon.