Product reviewsKitchen Table Wisdom : Stories That Heal by Rachel Naomi Remen (1997, Trade Paperback)

Kitchen Table Wisdom is a gem!

This is an inspiring and wonder full collection of stories. The author is a physician and counsellor.
Her discovery, over arc of her training and practice, of the importance of personal connection with patients is amazing and heartrending and inspirational. I ordered this book, although I have read it before several times, to give to a friend. Then I found myself reading whole thing again before I sent it. A keeper! Can be read one chapter at a time or “eaten whole” ... the stories do heal.Read full review...

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A great education in humanity and compassion

I was introduced to this book during my Hospice training, and the ideas about compassion and presence that Remen writes about so eloquently have all proven to be true. I wish that this had been required reading in school!

This book would be especially helpful for hospice workers, patients, medical students and professionals in the health care field.

I recommend it to anyone who has experienced a sense of isolation in their daily life, and who wants to know how to connect more meaningfully with the people around them.Read full review...

Good for ya soul

This is one of my favorite books. It is helpful when trying to work through life's trickier times. It is written with amazing story telling and will fill your soul.

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Love it!A book you will want to keep close and read again.

This book is calming and inspirational at the same time. It puts one in touch with their humanity, and makes one feel tha the world is unfolding as it should. I love this book, and the format of short vignettes makes it easy to pick up when you need a pick-me up. I love it and have bought several copies for friends.Read full review...

Kitchen table wisdom can help in going forward with grief.

Amazing ways of thinking about and dealing with the passing of my wife.

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Exceptional

Wonderful book. Title doesn’t represent how amazing Rachel Naomi Remen is.

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Outstanding read!

I loved this book! It has small chapters so I could pick it up and read a little even when I was on the go. The stories are sure to warm your heart and give new meaning to your life. Great for anyone in the medical profession! This book caters to all religions, not just Christianity.Read full review...

Healing!

It’s good wholesome, healing thoughts!

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Words of Wisdom to actually relate to

I am a continuous seeker of words of wisdom. I love parables of any kind. The more I can find and absorb the better I am able to understand me. This book is full of life lesson stories. I recommend it to anyone that enjoys hearing about life from people who actually live it rather then exist in it.Read full review...

I Loved This Book!

I loved the honesty of the author. It gave me a new perspective on what life is like for physicians. It also warmed my soul and gave me a better way to look at life.