A beautiful book that helps us all see the way to cure the world - one person at a time - starting with yourself. Read it and start the journey. -- Rosie O'Donnell A portable friend to all readers... who need to learn that the Golden Rule works only if it's reversible: We must learn to treat ourselves as well as we wish to treat others. -- Gloria Steinem This book and its courageous and compassionate author will become essential reading for all of us seeking inner peace and true, lasting happiness in our lives. Savor and enjoy! -- Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of Mindsight In this deeply personal, highly practical book, Kristin Neff moves the entire study of compassion forward. -- Sharon Salzberg, author of Loving kindness and Real Happiness This is an important book. Following its advice can free readers from the chains of self-criticism and replace them with the wings of self-encouragement. -- Steven Stosny, Ph.D., author of Love Without Hurt Brilliant! Self Compassion is a revolutionary new idea - a better idea - pioneered by the author, Kristin Neff, with profound implications for how to live our lives. -- Christopher K. Germer, Ph.D., author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion
