Books and Looks: Real Books for Real Readers It started as a podcast to complement Blaine Desantis’ website ViewsOnBooks.com and has expanded to include audio and video interviews with authors.
and books and looks, Ms. Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people would read. At least half of the books he reviews are by new authors or unknown authors that many people don’t know about. After a segment of book reviews and interviews with authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he’s currently watching.
This week’s episode:
Oren Jay Sofer is a renowned author, meditation teacher, and nonviolent communication expert. His latest book, Your Heart Was Made For This, offers a new perspective on meditation practices, mindfulness, and personal transformation. Previously, Oren published the highly acclaimed book Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication. He has led sold-out retreats across the United States and online, setting thousands of people on the path to reaching their full potential.
In this episode:
- The transformative power of meditation practice beyond traditional meditation
- Strategies for cultivating positive qualities such as joy, kindness, courage, and rest
- The future of mindfulness and how Oren’s approach expands its accessibility
- Lessons learned from decades of meditation and communication research and teaching
- Insights on attention, focus, self-care, and living with purpose in a complex world
Buy “Your Heart Was Made for This” by Oren Jay Sofer on Amazon
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About Blaine DeSantis:
Blaine is a lifelong avid reader, former lawyer, and has been a book club leader for the past seven years. He is an active teacher in higher education classes at Furman University. Blaine loves books of almost every genre: fiction, nonfiction, history, and mystery.
