Dear Rachel,

I just reread your Kitchen Table Wisdom book. It spoke to me
with such wholeness and truth. I loved it and your compassionate
thinking all over again.
Thank YOU for being a wonderful story teller.

Dear Rachel,
You will be happy to know that you have touched yet another life. I got inspired by the deep sense of acceptance and simplicity in your two books. I know now what I want the rest of my life to become. My best talent is to listen to people; they get the sense that they matter to me and this by itself is helping them cope with whatever their issues are. I want to be helping people, and now I know that I can and that I will.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

I am a practicing medical oncologist, perpetual student, and seeker. I have long believed in the mind body connection....and would like to learn more so I can bring more insight and possible treatment to my patients to help them battle cancer with all available resources.

Dear DR. Remen,

I was given you book as a gift and what a big gift it was! I'm an assistant principal in the town in which I live - small and rural. Sometimes my heart is very heavy carrying the burdens of the problems my students and their families face. Your book reminds me that I am not alone in my humanity. You are a terrific writer and it seems to me a phenomenal human being. I'd love to hear you speak sometime!!!!!!!

Thank you, thank, thank you. Our 14-yr-old daughter (G) received a diagnosis of Crohn's in August 09. Wise women sent me to your books. At the time of her diagnosis, G had already gained back 60 lbs. and was doing great; the MDs disagree now about whether it is even Crohns (it's 2 to 2), b/c she is flourishing (altho she may still have lesions). Last night I read your statement, "diagnosis is an opinion, not a prediction" for the 1st time. I have always tried to take the medical estalishment w/ a grain of salt, but when it's your child, it's harder to do that. My experience and your insight give me great hope for the rest of her life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Gradually, as the years have passed, I've awakened to the power of the stories in each of us. To be blessed with the opportunity to hear someone speak, to prod them with small questions about detail, to connect the dots of all of our lives is wonderous to me. Thank you Dr. Remen. The stories in your books and your ability to write them so beautifully are wonderous too.

I just happened upon your book "Kitchen Table Wisdom" in a second hand store. I am so impressed with it. I am not even finished, and really I dont want to be. It says so much to my heart. Thank you.

I just finished reading "My Grandfather's Blessings" and was thoroughly amazed. As I read it, I kept thinking of people I wanted to share a copy with because I just knew they could benefit from reading it. I was so moved by it. It is truly one of the most spritually enlightening books I think I have ever read. It makes me want to be a better person. Thanks for the blessings your book has given me and all the lives it will continue to touch.

I have Crohn's and somtimes it kicks my butt. So If you can pray for this thing to be taken from me. Man would that be Awesome. I know Jesus can do it. So agree with me in prayer that I and others can be delivered. I want to feel better and sleep at night. I want to quit worrying about this thing and get on with the dance. So if you have a minute pray for me. My name is Chris, and I will recieve any prayer you can give. Blessings!!! Chris

I have been living with Crohn's disease for almost 20 years and your books have helped me on so many levels. The feeling of isolation with Crohn's is very embarassing, humiliating and worse of all depressing. It has been the most difficult challenge I have faced in my life. I have had to leave my career in Corporate Human Resource Development. However, the life changes have brought about my artistic nature and inner search for peace. This is where your books have helped me more than you will ever know. I pray that you will write another book very soon. Thank you.

I find your books heartwarming, inspiring, wise, and wonderful!

I start most days by readiing a chapter or two from your books. It is a ritual that helps me to keep a perspective on life and keeps me thankful for what life has to offer rather than worried or resentful. You and your words are an inspiration to me and I thank you for sharing your life with us.

Dr. Remen, I have read and re-read your books and articles, listened to your tapes and attended a 2 day workshop of yours. I am the Executive Director of Mission and Service at my hospital and we are transforming our healing culture into Sacred Work. Your perspectives and blessings are used oftenby us - to help us fulfill the sacred trust we have with those serve. I hope it warms your heart to know - just by the comments in this "guestbook," -- how profoundly you connect to the deeper places in all of us. Thank you for your committment to your own wholeness that you so graciously let us draw strength and courage from. Namaste

I have been trying to contact you. I hope you are well. Happy New Year.
Marise

Dr. Remen,

I would like to ask you to consider writing another book so that we can experience your new and deeper insights since your last book. I think we would all consider it as "Your continued blessings."

A very happy Christmas to you and all of yours!

Dear Dr. Remen,

I am an Opera singer. I have had very few health problems (I give thanks!), but your books have helped to heal my soul and give me my voice. They are full of such beautiful wisdom. Thank you!

Dr. Remen,
My partner went through colon cancer a year and a half ago, someone gave her your book, KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM, and I ended up reading it before she did. It is the most significant book I have read in my lifetime (I am 62). Thank you!
(My cholesterol went up 60 points since. Thanksfully, she is cancer free now).

Thank you.
I shed a lot of tears reading your book "My Grandfather's Blessings". I can hear your blessings for all living things. I wish that I could always feel your warm heart.

I received your book "My Grandfather's Blessings" in an order from amazon; it was not actually ordered! I thank you for all of your wisdom and your sharing it. I am not in the medical field, I am an artist but your book reads for us all and it has touched me deeply. There are no accidents I was meant to read your book even as you were to write it. Thank you.

Thank you for the book "Kitchen Table Wisdom" My 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with Crohn's in Sept. 08 and someone gave me your book. In the last year that we have been in and out of hospitals and surgery - your book has given me a sense of peace and strength. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart does not seem adequate enough.

Dear Ms. Remen,
I want to thank you for your work, especially "In Service of Life." I am a caregiver's coach. I teach them tools and techniques for coping with emotional challenges. Whenever I lead a workshop, I refer to your work -- it's message is so needed by caregivers.
I will be writing to request permission to use an excerpt in my upcoming book, "Caregiving Mindfully: A Handbook for Peace and Personal Power." For now, please accept my profound gradeleteude.

Sincerely,
Holly Whittelsey Whiteside
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Dear Dr. Remen,
I have given " My Grandfather`s Blessing`s" to my wonderful G.P. who gave my late husband such warm loving care. I have given "Kitchen Table Wisdom" to my dearest friend around whose kitchen table we have shared so much of our lives, and thoughts, also coming home the richer for the vist. Thank you Rachel for being you. God Bless you always. Mo`S

Dear Dr. Remen,
What is our purpose if we cannot share our light with others? Your light will forever shine and my heart is full of gradeleteude to have experienced a little of your journey.
Thank you.
Kindest Regards,CM

Thank you for sharing your journey and the awesome stories. Your stories help me see Life more clearly, and they establish renewed trust in humanity at a time when we seem surrounded by the erosion of trust and truth in the U.S.
I retired as a CPA and am involved in energy healing (e.g. Reiki) which is incomprehensible to my very Catholic and Western medicine-oriented family. How beautiful and reassuring is your story Touching. Thank you so much for all your stories and your honesty in sharing your own story.