13 Best nonfiction books like Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People: How to Learn from Your Troublesome Buddhas by Mark Westmoquette

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Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People: How to Learn from Your Troublesome Buddhas

By: Mark Westmoquette

3.73

Format: 216 pages, Paperback

This is a guide to applying the teachings of mindfulness and Zen to the troublesome or challenging …

If you liked the nonfiction plot in Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People: How to Learn from Your Troublesome Buddhas by Mark Westmoquette , here is a list of 13 books like this:

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1. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

By: Pema Chödrön

4.28

Format: 148 pages, Paperback

The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemp… read more

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  • buddhism
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • self help
"Pointing directly at your own heart, you find Buddha."

-Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

"Without giving up hope—that there’s somewhere better to be, that there’s someone better to be—we will never relax with where we are or who we are."

-Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

"Rather than letting our negativity get the better of us, we could acknowledge that right now we feel like a piece of shit and not be squeamish about taking a good look."

-Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

"Birth is painful and delightful. Death is painful and delightful. Everything that ends is also the beginning of something else. Pain is not a punishment; pleasure is not a reward."

-Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

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2. Teachings of the Buddha

By: Jack Kornfield

3.73

Format: None pages, Hardcover

This treasury of essential Buddhist writings draws from the most popular Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, … read more

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  • buddhism
  • nonfiction
  • self help

3. The Tools: Transform Your Problems into Courage, Confidence, and Creativity

By: Phil Stutz , Barry Michels

4.43

Format: 230 pages, Hardcover

A groundbreaking book about personal growth that presents a uniquely effective set of four tools th… read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • mental health

4. When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress

By: Gabor Maté

3.91

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

In this accessible and groundbreaking book--filled with the moving stories of real people--medical … read more

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5. Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

4.22

Format: 649 pages, Hardcover

"Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a mess… read more

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6. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

By: None

4.27

Format: 127 pages, Hardcover

A pioneering researcher and one of the world's foremost experts on traumatic stress offers a bold n… read more

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7. The Way of Zen

By: Alan W. Watts

4.17

Format: 236 pages, Paperback

The Way of Zen begins as a succinct guide through the histories of Buddhism and Taoism leading up t… read more

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  • buddhism
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
"I have no other self than the totality of things of which I am aware."

-Alan W. Watts, The Way of Zen

"For there is never anything but the present, and if one cannot live there, one cannot live anywhere."

-Alan W. Watts, The Way of Zen

"[T]he joy of travel is not nearly so much in getting where one wants to go as in the unsought surprises which occur on the journey."

-Alan W. Watts, The Way of Zen

"A te elibera de convenție nu înseamnă a o refuza cu dispreț, ci a nu fi amăgit de ea. Înseamnă a fi capabil să o folosești ca pe un instrument, nu a fi folosit de ea."

-Alan W. Watts, The Way of Zen

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8. First Frost (Walt Longmire, #20)

By: Craig Johnson

4.37

Format: 333 pages, Kindle Edition

Following the events of The Longmire Defense, we return to find Walt and our familiar cast of chara… read more

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9. Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution

By: Rainn Wilson

3.83

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

**New York Times  Bestseller** Comedic actor, producer, and writer Rainn Wilson, cofounder of th… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • self help
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10. I Will Teach You to Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. No BS. Just a 6-Week Program That Works

By: Ramit Sethi

4.19

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

As seen on the new NETFLIX series! The groundbreaking NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSE… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • self help
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11. It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

By: Ramani Durvasula

4.58

Format: 362 pages, Kindle Edition

A transformative guide to protecting and healing yourself from the narcissism you can’t see, from p… read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • mental health
"You may have had the belief that to forgive is divine but have come to learn that to discern may be transcendent."

-Ramani Durvasula, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

"Radical acceptance of the injustice is part of this process-it not fair, I cannot change it; I can, however, chart a different and authentic course forward and learn from this. Be kind to yourself, t…"

-Ramani Durvasula, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

"I am tired of people calling those of us who get stuck in these cycles "codependent" or "addicted" to the narcissistic relationship. It's not that. If you have any empathy, have normal cognitive func…"

-Ramani Durvasula, It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

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12. The Cat Who Taught Zen

By: James Norbury

4.32

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

From the author and illustrator of the international bestseller Big Panda and Tiny Dragon comes a b… read more

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  • buddhism
  • self help
"What we want is seldom what we need. And what we need is almost never what we want."

-James Norbury, The Cat Who Taught Zen

"I once heard someone say, it was not the journey or the destination that mattered most, but the company."

-James Norbury, The Cat Who Taught Zen

"If something isn’t right, just telling your friend can make it seem better, even though they might not know how to fix it."

-James Norbury, The Cat Who Taught Zen

"It is better to begin the journey, make some mistakes and correct your course, than to wait until everything is perfect and never even start"

-James Norbury, The Cat Who Taught Zen

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13. Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame

By: Olivia Ford

4.10

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A huge-hearted, redemptive coming-of-old-age tale, a love story, and an ode to good food Nothing… read more

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"To want something, she realized, was to make yourself vulnerable to losing it."

-Olivia Ford, Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame

"It's sometimes easy to feel left behind at my age, as if the world has a future and you have no place in it...but I hope to discover that there is meaning and adventure still to be found."

-Olivia Ford, Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame

"...the strongest couples I know have grown together, supporting their partner's changes rather than harnessing or fearing them. It's a bit like growing roses - you don't get to choose exactly which w…"

-Olivia Ford, Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame

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14. The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm

By: Hilarie Burton Morgan

4.42

Format: 272 pages, ebook

New York Times Bestseller  The beloved actress and star of One Tree Hill, White Collar, and Lethal… read more

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  • nonfiction
"I want to push myself everyday, and everyday be intentional"

-Hilarie Burton Morgan, The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm

"When you have a miscarriage, there's no funeral. There's no right for your grief. You mourn alone, even when entirely surrounded by people."

-Hilarie Burton Morgan, The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm

"This s real, this is who I am. This is what matters. There is a moment of absolute freedom when you realize that the things that used to scare you have no power over you anymore. I had the freedom to…"

-Hilarie Burton Morgan, The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm

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15. You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health

By: Ken Duckworth

4.20

Format: 432 pages, Hardcover

Written with authority and compassion, this is the essential resource for individuals and families … read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • mental health
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16. Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People: How to Learn from Your Troublesome Buddhas

By: Mark Westmoquette

3.73

Format: 216 pages, Paperback

This is a guide to applying the teachings of mindfulness and Zen to the troublesome or challenging … read more

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  • buddhism
  • unfinished
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • self help
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17. Training in Tenderness: Buddhist Teachings on Tsewa, the Radical Openness of Heart That Can Change the World

By: Dzigar Kongtrül III

4.41

Format: 120 pages, Paperback

Best Spirituality Books of 2018 - Spirituality & Practice A little guide to cultivating tsewa : th… read more

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  • buddhism
  • nonfiction
  • self help
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18. Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential

By: Deepak Chopra

3.76

Format: 336 pages, Kindle Edition

Is it possible to venture beyond daily living and experience heightened states of awareness? Deepak… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • self help
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19. The Mountains and Waters Sutra: A Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's "Sansuikyo"

By: Shohaku Okumura

4.72

Format: 328 pages, Paperback

An indispensible map of a classic Zen text. “Mountains and waters are the expression of old buddha… read more

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  • buddhism
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20. Buddhism 101: From Karma to the Four Noble Truths, Your Guide to Understanding the Principles of Buddhism (Adams 101 Series)

By: Arnie Kozak

3.81

Format: 257 pages, Kindle Edition

Learn everything you need to know about Buddhism in this clear and straightforward new guide.Buddhi… read more

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  • buddhism
  • nonfiction
  • self help
"The eyes of a dying patient are the clearest mirrors I have ever looked into. They show me myself in a way that nothing else can." -Frank Ostaseski"

-Arnie Kozak, Buddhism 101: From Karma to the Four Noble Truths, Your Guide to Understanding the Principles of Buddhism (Adams 101 Series)

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21. All Pride, No Ego: A Queer Executive's Journey to Living and Leading Authentically

By: Jim Fielding

4.05

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

A USA Today National Bestseller! An inspiring and personal roadmap to servant leadership In All Pr… read more

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13 Best self help books like Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People: How to Learn from Your Troublesome Buddhas by Mark Westmoquette

Transform Your Habits

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Pema Chödrön

4.28

Transform Your Habits

Teachings of the Buddha

Jack Kornfield

3.73

The Tools: Transform Your Problems into Courage, Confidence, and Creativity

Phil Stutz , Barry Michels

4.43

Transform Your Habits

The Way of Zen

Alan W. Watts

4.17

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Jill Duggar

4.06

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Paris Hilton

4.22

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3.86

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Jessica Simpson

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