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Unexpected Awakening: 22 Days at a Buddhist Monastery Freed Me from Abuse - Paperback
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by Laurie S. Jacobson (Author)
Discover a courageous journey that will inspire your own healing, personal and spiritual growth, and self-discovery.
"Unexpected Awakening is a testament to the power of compassion and the vast potential we each hold for healing and forgiveness."
-Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Life
At forty-three, Laurie Jacobson believed her life was over. Trapped in a remote farmhouse in rural Pennsylvania, she was married to a man who had once inspired her, but who had become emotionally abusive and increasingly hostile toward her Jewish identity. Feeling isolated, broken, and desperate for relief, she makes a bold decision: to attend a silent retreat at a Buddhist monastery in the mountains of West Virginia.
In Unexpected Awakening, readers are taken on an intimate journey of healing, personal growth, spiritual renewal, and self-discovery. Through quiet mornings, humble chores, sacred chants, and meditation, she begins to unlock the wisdom and courage that had been within her all along.
In this immersive, inspiring memoir you'll discover:
- What it's like to live inside a Buddhist monastery
- How mindfulness and meditation can release trauma stored in the body
- Honest reflections on emotional abuse, resilience, and self-compassion
- A path to gain peace of mind, clarity, and insight
If you've ever longed for freedom, peace, or the courage to begin again, this unforgettable memoir will meet you where you are, and gently walk you home to yourself.
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