Spiritual RX: Prescriptions for Living a Meaningful Life [Paperback]

Frederic Brussat (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 078688648X | ISBN-13: 978-0786886487 | Publication Date: August 22, 2001

Now available in paperback and from the authors of the bestselling Spiritual Literacy comes "a marvelous guide that translates 'feeling spiritual' into 'being spiritual.'" --Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Reinventing Medicine.

In their bestselling book Spiritual Literacy, the Brussats introduced an alphabet of spiritual practices, from Attention and Beauty through Imagination and Play. Now, in Spiritual Rx, the Brussats describe the best ways to explore 37 essential practices including identifying key teachers, recommending books to read, art works and videos to view, tapes to hear, plus much much more.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In their 1996 book Spiritual Literacy, the Brussats gave readers a spiritual alphabet--37 practices, from Attention to Zeal, that are hallmarks of the spiritual life. Here, they offer prescriptions for implementing those practices in everyday life, recommending relevant books, videos and other resources. They suggest journal exercises, quote from beloved teachers and introduce readers to prayers and mantras to enhance spiritual awareness. They draw from sources as diverse as the films Dead Man Walking and What's Eating Gilbert Grape? and the writings of Terry Tempest Williams and Wendell Berry. In the entry on love, the Brussats observe that love doesn't just happen--it is something that requires practice. Lovers are enjoined to ask themselves each morning whom they will let into their hearts that day and to reflect again at night on those they have loved. For those wanting to develop compassion, the authors recommend meditating on a mantra based on Luke 6:36: "Be compassionate as God is compassionate." The Brussats offer a useful compendium of rich readings, provocative prayers and other resources for spiritual seekers. (Jan.)
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

". . . another Treasure Chest book-only this time it is a Medicine Chest. Here's a book to cure spiritual sluggishness . . ." -- Edward Hays, author of The Gospel of Gabriel and The Ladder

"Spiritual Rx is an extremely illuminating, helpful, and practical guide to living the spiritual life." -- Marcus Borg, author of Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time and The God We Never Knew

"This book is a gift! A delightful resource! Creative, practical, and wise." -- Macrina Wiederkehr, OSB, author of A Tree Full of Angels

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (August 22, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078688648X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786886487
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #191,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A total winner, May 29, 2000

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fran greenfield (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiritual RX: Prescriptions for Living a Meaningful Life (Hardcover)

The Brussats have presented us with a real winner. Their book is not just another interesting, inspirational collection of advice and philosophy, but instead a very practical reference that I can use frequently in my every day life. And not just for myself but with my clients as well. Particularly easy to use because of it's coherent, straight forward format that runs throughout the book, it offers exercises and information that help me impart, to myself and others, ways for living a grateful, gracious, life, in which difficult circumstances, disappointments, pain,etc., may be transformed, even if only for a few moments, so we can catch a glimpse of the light and restore our faith. This is genuinely a major accomplishment. The book has not yet made it to my book shelf though I bought it when it first came out in early winter. It stays out on my desk at all times so that I can refer to it everyday. I want to say thank you and bravo. I look forward to Maryanne and Frederick Brussats next star turn in publishing.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered! (no pun intended), June 5, 2000

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Richard Dorsey - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiritual RX: Prescriptions for Living a Meaningful Life (Hardcover)

I have found this book to be a valuable personal resource as well as a resource with patients I see in the health care setting. I would recommend this book to those who are straving spiritually (which I cam imagine might be all of us) and those who are caregivers in the caring professions.

4.0 out of 5 stars Help in Planning Spiritually Related Events, October 6, 2011

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Susan Apthorp (Abingdon, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spiritual RX: Prescriptions for Living a Meaningful Life (Paperback)

This book is a gem and full of great ideas for planning events for yourself or a group. I highly recommend it.