Beyond One's Own: Healing Humanity in the Wake of Personal Tragedy

I have never read anything like this book before. It is full of real peoples amazing stories of unthinkable events. The stories are presented so personally and intimately I was first shocked that the author was able to meet these people for the first time and have them open up so freely. I was thankful that I was able to hear these stories as if I were the author sitting at these people's kitchen table as they divulged some of the most intense trauma's and losses that I have ever heard. The beauty and hope that comes out of these strong stories are a true gift to the reader especially since so many of us have felt such enormous grief throughout our own lives. Thank you and enjoy.

Gabriel Constana's " Beyond One's Own : Healing Humanity in the Wake of Personal Tragedy" is an excellent book. It is an extremely important book for our current times. Within this book are true stories from real people who have transformed hate into love, from tragedy to meaning and the bettering of humanity. We live in challenging times right now with terrorism and uncertainty. It is easy for us to go into our "reptillian mind" and want to strike out with revenge. Read the heartwrenching, heartwarming, and transformative stories from this book and be inspired to help all our brothers and sisiters so that we can live together in peace on this great wondrous planet.

BEYOND ONE'S OWN by Gabriel Constans, PhD is composed of l4 true interviews with individuals who have suffered great losses in their lives. These interviews, with a brief introduction by Dr. Constans, are told in the exact words of each of the survivors, some of whom are nationally and internationally known.Rather than being a repetitious reading of how these people have dealt with the death and grief of those whom they have loved, it is a fascinating, moving, and uplifting look at what tremendously positive things can come out of personal tragedy.

Gabriel Constans has illuminated models for rapid evolution. He has provided a dynamic portrait of lives in the crucible of tragedy, used as catalysts for soul evolution. Each portrait shares the intense moments of crisis and the process each individual uses, not only to survive, but to find true purpose and meaning. These models for a new way of being, teach us many ways of finding peace and fulfillment in these challenging times.

This book gave me strength and hope and reminded me that there are many ways to look at, react and live with tragedy and loss in our lives. I admired the depth and insight that was provided by each of those interviewed. It felt like I had met a diverse group of committed, compassionate people.I would recommend this book to anyone at anytime. It's VERY real, honest and inspiring.