The Book of Calm: Clarity, Compassion, and Choice in a Turbulent World

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Using real-life stories, scientific concepts, and awareness tools, The Book of Calm challenges the constraints of inevitable change and turbulent events with a dynamic stance of clarity, compassion, and choice. Transitions expert Nancy G. Shapiro moves gracefully and deliberately through subjects as diverse as welcoming paradox, fierce self-care, power and conversation, and the difficult task of connecting with others when faced with our thousand-fold differencesproviding convincing evidence that people stuck in fear or indecision can experience profound insights, break harmful habits, and move into their own wisdom by letting go of old beliefs. Inspiring and compelling, The Book of Calm supports readers to reimagine and renew their lives and their place in the world by transforming patterns within thoughts, language, and behaviorsone person, one family, one community at a time.

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2022 Eric Hoffer da Vinci Eye Book Awards Winner
2017 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Award in Personal Growth
2018 Living Now Awards Silver Winner in Personal Growth/Self-Help

The Book of Calm by Nancy G. Shapiro is an extensively researched and intelligently written text that offers guidance and support for creating a life infused with calm. The books friendly storytelling tone provides a layer of comfort, while its extensive use of scientific research gives the writing even more credibility. Chapters are short yet provide just enough material in the way of stories, research, and thoughtful suggestions to be thoroughly contemplative before they are moved forward from. Even the books cover evokes a feeling of tranquility."
Clarion Reviews

"A book that provides messages to help readers maintain calmness amid the many external and internal factors that stand in the way. . . . Shapiro uses a variety of effective tools to present her ideasincluding stories, poetry, and scientific research . . . its eloquent ideas should satisfy an audience seeking tranquility.
Kirkus Reviews

Readers will learn to break the habits that limit their potential . . . to make choices with clarity, face the fears that make them utterly vulnerable, and to connect deeply with themselves and others. The Book of Calm is a very relevant book . . . that most of us need in todays challenging, fast-paced environment.
Readers Favorite

Here is a book as necessary for today as breath. Shapiro is a great storyteller, and she guides us out of the dark woods of fear, self-doubt, and powerlessness and into the calm within chaoshuge subjects that she masters in a personal way so the reader can definitely say, I can do it.
Perie Longo, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate and author ofBaggage Claim

In The Book of Calm,Nancy Shapiroelegantly interweaves personal experience with the hard-won wisdom of growth and transformation. These gracious offerings are shared through meaningful stories, research, insights, and images. This is a generous book, with a quiet yet unmistakable call to nurture your own soul.
Elizabeth Rosner, author of Survivor Caf: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory

The Book of Calm is like sitting with your dearest friend, tea in hand, feeling heard, held, and lifted. With practical tools, inspirational wisdom, and evocative storytelling, Nancy deftly guides you through the unpredictable thickets of turbulent living and into the clear, refreshing wellspring of calm.
Stephanie BennettVogt, author ofYour Spacious SelfandA Yearto Clear

The Book of Calmdelivers exactly what it promises. Keep this book by your bedsideits a comforting, calming meditation just to read it!
Susan Page, Director, San Miguel Writers Conference & Literary Festival

Author Bio

Nancy G. Shapiro advocates calm as a Professional Certified Coach, writer, and workshop leader. She is the author of The Road to Calm blog, and a master facilitator of writing/well-being workshops held around the world. Her expertise is supporting people through inevitable shifts in their personal and professional lives. She lives and works in Tucson, Arizona.