Name: Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
ISBN: 9780307595591

Karen Armstrong

The award-winning author of A History of God shares practical recommendations for promoting world peace by cultivating one's intrinsic tendencies for compassion, outlining a program for achieving mindfulness and engaging in acts of kindness.

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life

Taking as her starting point the teachings of the great world religions, Karen Armstrong demonstrates in twelve practical steps how we can bring compassion to the forefront of our lives. Armstrong argues that compassion is inseparable from humanity, and by transcending the limitations of selfishness on a daily basis we will not only make a difference in the world but also lead happier, more fulfilled, lives.

Kayla 

I loved this book! There were so many important lessons in here and I hope to try and implement them into my life more. Karen Armstrong presents a wonderful, well researched guide to becoming more compassionate and empathetic towards yourself, your community and the world. I truly enjoyed this read.