Publisher's Synopsis
'Young-Eisendrath shows you how the dross of suffering can be turned into the gold of insight and compassion.' Stephanie DowrickWe all go through hard times in our lives, but most of us try to avoid the pain and suffering they bring. We forget that suffering is not only an essential part of being human, but is also a powerful teacher with the potential to bring strength and wisdom.Drawing on the traditions that have enriched her own life experience - the teachings of Buddhism, the thinking of Carl Jung and the practice of psychoanalysis - Polly Young-Eisendrath illuminates the lives of four people who have faced tremendous hardships, yet found renewed insight and compassion as a result. Their stories allow us to explore our own experiences in a meaningful context, to be guided through the fundamental transition from suffering to compassion and ultimately, from pain to transformation.The Resilient Spirit is a constructive and companionable guide to the path of spiritual growth.
