new book

How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life

(St. Martin’s Press 2007)

Named best spiritual book of 2007 by Books for a Better Life

“Piver takes the mystery out of Buddhism, and makes it relevant to our struggles to be happy in the 21st century.” –MARK HYMAN, M.D., author of Ultrametabolism

“I have long recommended meditation as central to a healthy lifestyle. Susan Piver teaches this important practice in a trustworthy and practical way—and shows us how to use its lessons to create a fearless life.“
–ANDREW WEIL, M.D., author of Healthy Aging

“In direct and playful language, Susan Piver’s new book translates Buddhist wisdom to show its relevance to daily life. Her experiences as a student of Buddhism—sometimes profound, sometimes silly—show what it’s really like to walk the spiritual path in the midst of modern life.”
–STEPHEN COPE, author of Yoga and the Quest for the True Self

“Susan Piver has worked her magic again. She gives us an everyday approach to Buddhism, so that all of us can benefit from the wisdom of this magnificent philosophy.”
–RODNEY YEE, author of Yoga: The Poetry of the Body

“Susan Piver has written a beautiful book about how to overcome fear and be empowered in your life based on her years of Buddhist practice.”–JUDITH ORLOFF, M.D., author of Positive Energy