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Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness

The book provides a comprehensive approach to dealing with life's challenges by emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and body awareness. more

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Jon Kabat-Zinn
Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn is an American professor known for his contributions to mindfulness meditation and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Born on June 5, 1944, he is a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the founder and director of the Center for Mindfulness. more

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