Celia was a great reader of all kinds of books, everything from Shakespeare, novels, self improvement books, the arts and much more. Since her passing, I have been taking inventory of books on our many shelves. One book that got my attention was 'The Art of Happiness' by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler, M.D. The book looks like it is new and I never remember Celia reading it or talking about it with me, as she did at times about other books. There is no writing in the book by Celia, as she often did in other books or evidence of it ever being read. Was this book placed on the self by divine intervention after her passing? Nice to think that. The book covers everything basic to human relations dealing with intimacy, connection to others, compassion, human suffering, change, anger, anxiety and building self-esteem. It is truly 'A Handbook for Living' as stated on the front cover.
A collection of stories from the life of Michael Burke. He worked for the Forest Service in Alaska, California, and Oregon. He lives in Oakland, OR. His wonderful wife, Celia, passed in May of 2021
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I would like to read that book after you finish it. Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis is a book you may want to purchase as a guide through life. For now, I need this book close by, it may be one of the best gifts Celia left me.
DeleteSounds like a great book that would be esp. helpful during these challenging times. I'll look for it in our local library. Thanks Mike.
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