SPIRITUALITY & RELIGION

Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

HarperOne. 2012. 176p. ISBN 9780062004727. $25.99; ISBN ebk. 9780062123817. REL
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Acclaimed Vietnamese peace activist Nhat Hanh (Peace Is Every Step) is noted for his syncretism, the freedom with which he marries Zen and Theravada insights into Buddhism, as well as hints of Western thought. His new book, rather unsurprisingly, suggests communication, community, and relaxation as remedies for fear, anxiety, and despair.
VERDICT Less a memoir than a spiritual guide, this book is likely to appeal most strongly to Buddhists rather than to those interested in peace activism or history.
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