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A review by cmzukowski
Love Hurts: Buddhist Advice for the Heartbroken by Lodro Rinzler
5.0
Alright, this book was awesome. Going into it I was not expecting much, just some Buddhism mixed with how to heal if you are hurt. And yes, that is what it was in a sense, but it could not have been more perfectly done. The second I opened the book and saw the first line that read "Well fuck. If you're reading this you are probably heartbroken." I knew I was going to love this book.
Rinzler does not get preachy or overly spiritual. He remains down to Earth and when you read his words you feel as if you are sitting across from hims at a bar having a conversation with him. In other words it feels like he is a friend. The book deals with so many forms of heartbreak ranging from a breakup, to the death of a loved on, to the death of a pet, to heartbreak caused by society around us. He really does touch on everything. The chapters are short but incredibly touching and effective and the books is structured so you could just skip to any chapter that fits you at the current moment. And it is easy to know which chapter you need because the are names so perfectly. A few examples: If You Feel Like You Might Never Heal, If You Feel Like You Can't Sleep, If You Feel Like You Might Need A Good Kick In The Pants, If You Need To Hear A Joke, etc.
The book also includes some easy meditations, journaling exercises, sleeping techniques, and many other forms of therapy for you to try. Oh, and he gives you his email address and replies. That blew me away. Reading this book seriously makes you feel like you have another friend who only wants to help you. I am so happy I bought this book because it is something you will be able to benefit from over and over again and can reference any time you need it (And reference the right section easily thanks to the awesome title chapters). I even downloaded the book onto my phone so I can access it at all times.
We have all dealt with heartbreak and we always will. It is good to have someone in your corner to be both understanding and help snap you out of it and that is what Rinzler has done here. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
Rinzler does not get preachy or overly spiritual. He remains down to Earth and when you read his words you feel as if you are sitting across from hims at a bar having a conversation with him. In other words it feels like he is a friend. The book deals with so many forms of heartbreak ranging from a breakup, to the death of a loved on, to the death of a pet, to heartbreak caused by society around us. He really does touch on everything. The chapters are short but incredibly touching and effective and the books is structured so you could just skip to any chapter that fits you at the current moment. And it is easy to know which chapter you need because the are names so perfectly. A few examples: If You Feel Like You Might Never Heal, If You Feel Like You Can't Sleep, If You Feel Like You Might Need A Good Kick In The Pants, If You Need To Hear A Joke, etc.
The book also includes some easy meditations, journaling exercises, sleeping techniques, and many other forms of therapy for you to try. Oh, and he gives you his email address and replies. That blew me away. Reading this book seriously makes you feel like you have another friend who only wants to help you. I am so happy I bought this book because it is something you will be able to benefit from over and over again and can reference any time you need it (And reference the right section easily thanks to the awesome title chapters). I even downloaded the book onto my phone so I can access it at all times.
We have all dealt with heartbreak and we always will. It is good to have someone in your corner to be both understanding and help snap you out of it and that is what Rinzler has done here. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.