BOOKS


ZEN MIRACLES, FINDING PEACE IN AN INSANE WORLD
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​THIS IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
​This book has less to do with the mechanics of sitting and more to do with the realities of integrating Zen practice into real life. Shoshanna extends an empty and richly filled hand, offering both the sublime and the practical, which are one and the same in the Zen world. This is a highly recommended volume for beginners and new practitioners who are coming to the truth that "to find the answers to your life questions, you must look within. Nothing less will do. Nothing more is needed.
-About Zen Miracles


ZEN AND THE ART OF FALLING IN LOVE
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Chicago Sun Times
Falling in love doesn't mean being blind or entering into fantasy," says Brenda Shoshanna, author of Zen and the Art of Falling in Love. "It means waking up out of darkened dreams to finally see the beauty that surrounds us." Sounds good!" 
 -About Zen and The Art Of Falling In Love


Publishers Weekly
Readers searching for broader meaning will revel in her ability to weave together the basic tenets of relationship psychology with the self-realization techniques of Zen practice. Nor is Shoshanna's advice limited to affairs of the heart; much of her counsel-to be loving and relevant to all aspects of life." 
-About Zen and The Art Of Falling In Love​


THE ANGER DIET

​INSIGHTFUL THINGS TO SAY
SPIRITUALITY AND HEALTH
​Dr. Shoshanna has some insightful things to say about anger in the family, in the workplace, at God and at destiny. The Anger Diet is a resource that can change the way you view yourself and others. It will enable you to assess the role of this emotion in your life and help you to give up grudges, blaming others and playing the victim.
-About The Anger Diet

​​HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
BOOKIDEAS.COM (MARIE JONES)
​Stress is crippling our society and anger is right there at the top of so much of our emotional stress nowadays, and until we treat the cause, we cannot ever hope to rid ourselves of the symptoms. The Anger Diet is highly recommended for anyone who wants to lose the weight of emotional negativity, disharmony and distress."
- About The Anger Diet
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​ZEN PLAY (INSTRUCTIONS ON  BEING FULLY ALIVE)

Brenda's Zen work is a good place to begin, to begin again and to never finish. Those searching for the "Way" will find there is no such thing. But much more, Brenda's book is delightful. Those suffering from frozen attention will laugh at ourselves.
Fr. Robert Kennedy, Roshi, Founder, Morningstar Zen

"Brenda Shoshanna's book, Zen Play is a brilliant gem. The grace and precision of turning problems into koans keeps us spellbound. It ignites our spirit of aliveness. I love it and highly recommend it."
Michiko J. Rolek, Author, Life Coach, Great granddaughter of Sokei-an Shigestsu, First Zen Patriarch in the West.

FEARLESS (THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF PEACE OF MIND)

​STRONGLY SUGGEST THIS BOOK
TCM Reviews
​For myself, going through a period of change in my life, I found this book particularly helpful. It explained to me the importance of not only embracing change, but enjoying it in all of it's chaotic glory. I strongly suggest this book for anyone who's going through a divorce, lonely, looking for love, looking for enlightenment, or simply wanting to know themself and their surroundings better.
WELL WORTH READING
​Dr. Shoshanna challenges us to let go of fantasies, expectations, fears and anticipation so we can be fully present to life. Her wisdom is genuine and deeply considered. Her book is well worth reading.

JEWISH DHARMA (A GUIDE TO THE PRACTICE OF JUDAISM AND ZEN)

A RICH & PRACTICAL BOOK
​An extraordinary book that vividly demonstrates the rich cross-fertilization that can take place when your spiritual practice stems from two traditions…Shoshana uses many colorful anecdotes…A rich and practical book.” Spirituality and Practice