what a beautiful, perspective-changing book. There was such a radiant calm and strong but soft sense of peace in myself after reading this. I thank my bookfriends for recommending this

"To be awake today is to learn how to hold paradox in your mind and to dwell in the realm of ambiguity."
It was a delight to hear the audiobook read by Sharon herself. Each chapter concluded with a meditation practice which slowed me down to more properly savor the ideas within. Easily digestible Buddhist philosophy and practice.

In Real Change, Sharon Salzberg provides a framework and mindset for addressing the sense of despair that comes with overwhelm, anger, and injustice. Our world seems to create an onslaught of atrocities for us to consume, and with the internet and social media, that barrage is only amplified to an unbearable degree. Many feel immobilized by the constant exposure to fear and rage, whether in personal slights or broader societal inequalities. Real Change offers a way to observe these injustices, process them in a balanced way, and find the best approach to make a positive difference. This is a great tool for developing equanimity and learning more about ourselves in the process, identifying inherited biases and learning to stop reactionary behaviors before they become problematic. I plan to revisit this book over and over to stay grounded in an evolving world.

I didn't come away with any new insights.

reading this throughout the past few weeks was a nice accompaniment to my recent meditation habit.

Excellent audio; now to read a print copy.

I always enjoy Sharon Salzberg's tone and writing style. This is a nice mix of interviews, reflections and practices tied to marshaling and maintaining the energy and mindset required to sustain wellbeing and optimism while engaging in service.

For folks already familiar with meditation and Lovingkindness practices, this will be a reminder of the power of these practices.