My Grandfather's Blessings: Stories of Strength, Refuge, and Belonging by Rachel Naomi Remen (2001, Paperback, Reprint)

Rachel Remen's book, "My Granfather's Blessings" is an excellent resource for anyone in a high stress career, especially those of us in the healthcare field. Each chapter is one complete little story about her childhood with her grandfather, and the wisdom he imparted on her with mundane, seemingly insignificant experiences. Each tale has, at its core, a lesson for the reader. Some of the lessons are quite simple, while others are much more complex. The chapters range from as short as 2 pages to as long as several pages. At times Ms. Remen's writing style is complex, making this book a poor choice for a nightstand read. But overall, the book is informative, insightful, and brings us back to the basics of what it means to be human.

If you liked Kitchen Table Wisdom, you will love this book. Rachel is a very talented author who has the ability to speak to your heart and soul.

I love this book even more than Kitchen Table Wisdom, and that is really saying something. I gave it to my brother, after he was diagnosed with cancer. It brought me so much solace in facing his illness that I had to share it. I would recommend it highly. It is filled with wisdom and compassion, strength and love. It is a must read for anyone who wants to be in touch with their humanity

This author, a Dr., gives a morale boost to everyday humdrum. The experiences she relates bring reality into focus.

I have bought many of Remen's two books to give to friends, especially to those who are going through a loss of some kind. To a person, they have all told me how much the books have helped them. Her books are will written and are one of the best books to promote story telling.
D. Merry