The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication In The Age of Distraction

Rebecca Z. Shafir

ISBN 10: 0835607909 / ISBN 13: 9780835607902

Published by Quest Books / Thesophical Publishing House, Wheaton, IL, 2000

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Inscribed to the previous owner and signed by the author on ffep. Minor wear along the DJ edges and tips. Tiny close tear to DJ at top back tip. Some rubbing wear to DJ covers. Minor wear along the edges of the book itself. THIS IS A HEAVY ITEM. ALL ORDERS MIGHT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication In The Age of Distraction
• Publisher: Quest Books / Thesophical Publishing House, Wheaton, IL
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0835607909
• ISBN 13: 9780835607902
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

The speech and language therapist shares her Buddhist perspective on human communication, arguing that mindfulness--the supreme Zen virtue--can be used to cultivate the all-important art of listening.

About the Author

Rebecca Shafir, M.A. CCC, is a certified speech/language pathologist at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass. A ten-year student of Zen, she teaches communication workshops nationwide and has coached media personalities and political candidates since 1980.

She is available to present a variety of programs ranging from keynote addresses to weeklong seminars tailored to meet the individual needs of corporations, health-care institutions, professional associations, universities, and the general public. For more information or to share your experiences with mindful listening, send letters to : Rebecca Shafir, P.O. Box 190, Winchester, MA 01890. Or visit her website at www.mindfulcommunication.com

The author is donating a portion of her proceeds from this book to the National Education for Assistance Dog Services, the oldest continuing program in the country to train dogs to assist people who are deaf or hearing impaired. For more information, write to: NEADS, P.O. Box 213, West Boylston, MA 01583 or visit their website.