{"product_id":"how-to-be-sick-your-pocket-companion-paperback","title":"How to Be Sick: Your Pocket Companion - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eToni Bernhard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe must-have guide to the practices of the bestselling classic to help you cope with the pain and uncertainty of illness and navigate your relationships with family, friends, and medical professionals.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou won't be alone when you have this pocket-sized treasure of transformative practices, written by beloved bestselling author Toni Bernhard.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2001, Toni got sick and never recovered. As she faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life that was suddenly severely limited, Toni had to learn \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e to be sick. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this easy-to-use, easy-to-carry book, Toni shares practices from her bestselling classic \u003ci\u003eHow to Be Sick\u003c\/i\u003e and also offers new suggestions and strategies for coping with a life impacted by chronic pain and illness. Because the book is organized by specific challenges, you can immediately find practices that can help when they're needed most. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this book in hand, you will discover the experiential wisdom that has helped Toni live a life of equanimity, compassion, and joy, despite her physical and energetic restrictions (and, sometimes, because of them). In the pages of this loyal companion, you'll find help, solace, and inspiration, no matter what life challenge you're facing.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToni Bernhard\u003c\/b\u003e fell ill on a trip to Paris in 2001 with what doctors initially diagnosed as an acute viral infection. She has not recovered. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 1982, she'd received a J.D. from the School of Law at the University of California, Davis, and immediately joined the faculty where she stayed until chronic illness forced her to retire. During her twenty-two years on the faculty, she served for six years as dean of students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 1992, she began to study and practice Buddhism. Before becoming ill, she attended many meditation retreats and led a meditation group in Davis with her husband. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e She lives in Davis with her husband, Tony, and their hound dog, Rusty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Toni can be found online at www.tonibernhard.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 5.8 x 3.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 14, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769532219680,"sku":"9781614296768","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8a99e07652d7a4bee9f044f953f01101.webp?v=1780350309","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-be-sick-your-pocket-companion-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}