GOING ON BEING Buddhism and the Way of Change

The author of a previous book on Buddhism and psychotherapy, Epstein reads a flowing abridgment of his latest work on personal growth from a Buddhist perspective. His understanding of traditional psychotherapists like Freud and Winnicott and his descriptions of his 1970s experiences at Harvard give his writing cultural legitimacy, especially for members of the Boomer generation who have had any therapy at all. But the main treasure here is the author's down-to-earth explanations and illustrations of Buddhism and his willingness to share aspects of his own journey toward enlightenment. One of the very best programs on Buddhism and personal growth. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 02]