How to Be Sick (Second Edition)

A Buddhist-Inspired Guide for the Chronically Ill and Their Caregivers

By: Toni Bernhard

Narrated by: Deon Vozov

A brand-new edition of the best-selling classic with added and updated practices.

In 2001, Toni Bernhard got sick and, to her and her partner’s bewilderment, stayed that way. As they faced the confusion, frustration, and despair of a life with sudden limitations - a life that was vastly different from the one they’d thought they’d have together - Toni had to learn how to be sick.

In spite of her many physical and energetic restrictions (and sometimes, because of them), Toni learned how to live a life of equanimity, compassion, and joy. This audiobook reminds us that our own inner freedom is limitless, regardless of our external circumstances.

Updated with new insights and practices hard-won from Toni’s own ongoing life experience, this is a must-hear for anyone who is - or who might one day be - sick or in pain.

©2018 Toni Bernhard (P)2018 Wisdom Publications

Just what I needed to listen to!!!

A very inspirational and engaging book to read. Really helped me dealing with my pain.

Hope balanced with reality

A fantastic resource for anyone with a chronic health condition. This book has really helped me to accept my new normal and I’m immensely grateful for Toni’s insights.

Helped me so much I have recommended to many

This book changed my life and I couldn’t recommended it enough for anyone living with life long illness!

Good book, annoyed by narrator

This book was thought provoking. Insights were helpful for mind and body.

The only problem I had with the book was the narrator. She talks in a whispery breathy voice that adds a feeling tone to the material that doesn’t belong there.

Many excellent tips for those with chronic illness

Narrator breathy and annoying but is fine for this book.
Author an extremely interesting and brilliant woman suffering with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
She has been Bedridden for many years and she along with her long-suffering husband Tony have learned to cope.
Toni the Author is self-absorbed but her teaching of Buddhist precepts with examples in everyday life are priceless gems.
Parts of this were outstanding and i recommend this book as valuable for people who are aging or facing health challenges with no cure.
i have purchased a paper copy so that i can revisit the parts i find most relevant to me and my family and patients.