Author:Michael James Wong,Michael James Wong
Brought to you by Penguin.
The paper crane is an iconic and powerful symbol of hope, healing and happiness. According to tradition, if a person were to fold a thousand paper cranes in one year, they would be granted a single wish and a long and joyful life.
In this beautiful and inspiring book, renowned mindfulness and meditation teacher Michael James Wong shares a personal collection of short stories and teachings, accompanied by proverbs and prayers. Together these bring to life gentle wisdoms and universal truths to guide a meaningful way of living.
Shared throughout the book in twelve straightforward steps is also the powerful practice of orizuru, the art of folding paper cranes, a journey that will encourage you to slow down and ignite a hopeful perspective for the future.
Senbazuru is an essential book for mindful living.
© Michael James Wong 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021
Guides us through the healing power of origami paper cranes
—— London PostA meditative guide to folding Japanese paper cranes
—— Woman's WeeklyA collection of short stories, fables and meditations. Traditional hand-painted proverbs or wisdoms add further inspiration
—— Waitrose WeekendBeautiful illustrations and thoughtful instructions. Both the act of creation in Senbazuru and the message of the book help to soothe our modern anxieties. Ideal for those looking to start the New Year with calm reflection
—— Liz Earle Wellbeing MagazineThe book's great. It's real, it's authentic . . . Very practical and very, very helpful
—— Lorraine KellySmart, insightful, and warm. Dr Julie is both the expert and wise friend we all need
—— Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the 'Dear Therapists' podcastThis book is basically an inside scoop into a therapist's tool kit. Covers so many important topics such as managing anxiety, battling low mood, building self-confidence and learning to forgive yourself. It is no wonder that the author has become an online sensation with all her amazing advice
—— Marie ClaireA toolkit of deceptively simple strategies for life's troubles. Everyone could benefit from the wisdom of Dr Smith
—— i, 'The Best Non-Fiction Books of 2022'Relatable, real and easy to digest, it covers everything from understanding low mood to emotional pain, self-doubt and anxiety as if your wise best friend is chatting to you. An essential mental-health bible for adults and teenagers
—— YOU MagazineFull of sound, helpful advice with life skills, from building confidence to managing stress
—— Sunday TimesNow more than ever, people are struggling with their mental health and Dr Julie Smith delivers in a big way in Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?. Her practical tips and tools are for anyone struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or depression. Readers will step away from this book feeling more resilient and able to take control of their own lives. If you want to feel like you have a therapist sitting across from you, empowering you with how to be your best self, this book is for you!
—— Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the WorkI'm blown away by her ability to communicate difficult ideas with ease, simplicity and practicality. Amazing. Go and buy it now!
—— Jay ShettyThis book is a goldmine. I truly treat it like a handbook now - when I feel an unpleasant feeling brewing or come up against a tricky moment at work or in my relationships, my first thought is to wonder what Smith might suggest
—— StylistA guide for optimal mental wellbeing that you can dip into whenever you need
—— Women's HealthWise words and compassionate tone . . . Smith's work is hugely important in bringing applied psychology into the public realm
—— The PsychologistSo much advice on such a wide variety of things: it's brilliant. So helpful
—— Katie PiperSmith . . . is especially adept at addressing the insecurities afflicting a younger generation raised on social media
—— Financial TimesIf you have never read a self-help book before, this is the book to read
—— Ireland AMSuch a brilliant book
—— Steven Bartlett , Diary of a CEO podcastVery helpful
—— BBC Radio 2 , Michael BallTake care of your mental health with these bite-size tips on everything from how to manage anxiety to coping with grief
—— Woman & Home[She] is a sort of human oxytocin
—— The Times