Writer, editor, teacher and television producer (One Child, One Voice), Marc Ian Barasch poses the vital questions:

• What can we learn from exceptionally empathetic people?
• Can we increase our compassion quotient with practice?
• How do we open our hearts to the people who do us harm?
  
• What if the great driving force of our evolution were actually ‘survival of the kindest?’

 He comes up with challenging, ultimately inspiring answers. He describes encounters with empathetic apes, and with a Buddhist monk whose brain scans prove the power of compassion practice; with a man who donated a kidney to a stranger and another who forgave his daughter’s murderer—and many more stories of kindness and heart.

 “Marc Barasch stands out as a bard of the human heart, spinning a gripping, thought-provoking, and entertaining tale as he explores the meandering paths of compassion. His book is an essential guide for anyone who cares deeply about the human condition, and about how we can help each other find our way through with love and guts.”
—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

 “This book is a marvelous act of generosity: a wise, beautiful, triumphant reminder of our human goodness.”
—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

 Marc Barasch is also a committed environmentalist. See greenworld.org for information on his work. “Our goal to plant many millions of trees is gaining momentum. We are working with proven, on-the-ground partners and affiliates in Ethiopia, Mexico, the Philippines, and India to restore the ecology and economy of some of the world's poorest places. It's amazing what one seed can grow!”

 Marc Barasch is at Hollyhock on May 27-30 (www.hollyhock.ca or 800-933-6339)

Compassionate Life website.
Hollyhock website.
The Dalai Llama Center for Peace website.