Dr. Ramen,
I have worked on an deleteysis of a thesis on Congestive Fever (Malaria) by a student in 1847 -- he clearly strugglecd to make sense of the classic Vitalist theory and the emerging scientific ideas. I have been interested in your ideas as expressed in Kitchen Table Wisdom -- and would like to make reference in my deleteysis and copy your photograph.

I had Kitchen Table Wisdom on my book shelf for many years. I began reading it this fall. WOW! So full of wisdom, insight, heart, soul! Thank you Dr. Remen!

thank you for your inspiration. Your words have helped me to understand, realize, & accept that although I am not physically strong, I can be spiritually strong. I never thought that my car accident as a blessing. i never knew my physical limitations could be turned into spiritual gifts! WOW. thank you for sharing & caring enough to put your emotions, knowledge, compassion, & hope i,nto words. it is an exemplary defiinition of how one small voice matters!

My Grandfather's Blessings was sent to me by a friend, following the death of my father. The book helped me to cry, smile and be soothed. Thank you for sharing and helping when our hospice could not.

Hello Beautiful Dr. Remen, I am a first year student at the University of Santa Monica, and a video of you speaking at the Fetzer Insdeleteute was shown. I was incredibly moved and inspired by you and the work that you do. Thank you for your heartfelt and beautiful contributions to the world! Love and Light to you and yours, Karen G.

Dear Dr. Remen,
I am reading 'Kitchen Table Wisdom' and loving every story.
You are living a most gifted life and you are sharing those gifts with your patients and your readers.
Thank you for sharing. I am learning more about myself as I read this book.
This knowledge will help me in my Reiki practice.

Between the time I bought MGB and the time I eventually got around to reading it I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The doctor has recommended surgery which upset me greatly.
I feel very fortunate to have been able to read your book. It was the perfect book at just the right time in my life. I am still obviously concerned about my upcoming surgery but in a much better state of mind after having read My Grandfathers Blessings.
I thank you for the wisdom you have spread. Your book has been very helpful to me at a difficult time.

You probably won't remember, but I wrote you at your home and you replied several years ago. I am continually blessed by "In the Service of Life" as well as "Pray without Ceasing".

I walk in the call of seeing captives of addiction and suicide set free, and loving on those society has deemed disposable, worthless, or unlovable.

Love them first as jesus loves us, then maybe someday we shall understand them. the world says let me see if I understand you so I can decide if you are worth loving.

Blessings and favor upon your life Rachel. Much Love

You've kept me going for 20 plus years. Visiting and revisiting your words in Kitchen Table Wisdom. Recovering anorexic who wasn't supposed to see 30, bulimic, now single mother of one. What's my next chapter. Trying hard to "choose life" but I keep getting in my way. Thank you for your wisdom, the mirror you provide to all of us Human Beings. I hope I'm still a bud waiting to flower. Turned 49 last week. Plan to make it to 50 at least. Don't know if I'll make it. I really don't know if I'll make it. I don't worship you. Even if your stories are concocted from a non existent memory, I'll cherish the truth you have given me in your words.

Dear Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, Rachel, I was so inspired by your book
"Kitchen Table Wisdom", and went to the Book store to purchase a copy. Then I was on You Tube and found a great talk that you gave
in 2008. Thank you. I lost my Dad who had a long Illness with heart,
Kidney's and Diabetes. He was a great Human Being and Dad. 88 years young. Seeing a photo he looked alot younger. But when he was sick, his body got worn out. What a brave soul he was. We loved him alot!

Dear Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen,

I just finished Kitchen Table Wisdom and now have My Grandfather's Blessings to read...thank you for being so kind and open and generous in spirit to share what you learn...I feel inspired to continue with my work, after "meeting" you through your writing.
You are a courageous soul, and I feel better knowing you are here too.

Wishing you all the best,

-Helene

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your books! I just discovered My Grandfather's Blessings and have read it twice - so much of what you write speaks to me as a mother of children who have autism, as a recovering alcoholic, as a human being. I am now almost done with Kitchen Table Wisdom. I started performing the Tibetan prayer bowl ritual 2 months ago and I can not tell you the peace and joy this simple daily act has brought to my life.
Your stories are beautiful and keep me present and noticing the blessings in every day life. I love that each story is just a few pages long - I can keep it on my bedside table and just read a nugget of wisdom whenever I want.

You've inspired me to start writing again.
God Bless you!

Namaste, Jane
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I have fallen in love with My Grandfather's Blessing...have taught 3 groups of women using that book...and finding their stories mixed with Rachel's. I am now working with some hospiice nurses....and hoping it brings a new way of seeing....thanks for sharing your gifts and allowing us to see your heart in the midst of the stories.

I am very impressed by your book, My Grandfather's Blessings. I've learned from it. As a doctor's wife I understand the importance of seeing the whole patient not just the disease endeletey. Pray God that I can pass on to my children and grandsons just a small portion of the love and understanding that your grandfather passed on to you.
In gradeleteude, Janet Killian

Dear Dr Remen,

Six weeks ago I had an aortic valve replaced and a coronary artery bypass. Needing this surgery came as a complete surprise and the slight burning in my neck when I ran to the mailbox or started off on a hike at Tahoe was tossed off as an "at your age" thing. Being in "excellent health" at age 74 I couldn't believe this was happening.
I had bought KTW last year but had not read it and my neighbor brought it and MGB for me to read. I found my story in Beyond Perfection KTW.
Your insight is a God given gift and I wish I was somehow connected to the medical field so I could attend a workshop.
Namaste, Jacque

Hi Dr. Remen,

I am sure you receive so much mail that it is impossible for you to respond to them all, but I am hoping that you may have some wisdom to offer me and my husband. I am a 3rd year psychiatry resident and my husband is currently trying to re-start his training after a rather long and complicated process that led to interuption in his training in Anesthesiology. Your work is truly inspiring and we are both interested in learning more. My husband is currently looking to change specialties and go into Psychiatry and his main area of interest is the geriatric population and dealing with terminal illness. He is in a rather dark place, having a really hard time as no one seems to be willing to give him a second choice. This is probably harder to accept since he had his pick when he had initially decided to go into Anesthesiology. Would there be any role, do you think, for him as a volunteer at someplace like Commonweal? Would you have any recommendations for him to get some experience in woking with such patients? He has tried to get research experience, volunteer experience and he has repeatedly come up against so many barriers that I am worried that he will give up. I would be grateful for any suggestions you have and if your busy schedule were to permit, I would love to meet you! I am currently training in a county facility and your descriptions of your work really made me re-think of the kind of psychiatrist I want to become. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you very much.

Dear Dr. Remen,
This morning I met you via your quote, "Life is known only by those who have found a way to be comfortable with change and the unknown. Given the nature of life, there may be no security, but only adventure."

Thank you. Now I await your books in the mail. Thank you for the blessings you received and for passing them on to all of us.

Greetings always and you are now a part of my life.

/barb

Dear Rachel,

I recently read "Kitchen Table Wisdom" and am working my way through "My Grandfather's Blessings." Both books are like healing balm to my spirit and soul as I learn to live with stage IV breast cancer and have hope for my future. Thank you for putting these words and stories to paper to share with the rest of us. Blessings to you. Sharon

Thank you.

Chère Rachel,
While I remember being greatly affected by reading KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM, some 14 years ago, discovering MY GRANDFATHER'S BLESSING was an even greater revelation. It corresponds to much I've learned working these last 11 years as a life coach. Thanks for piecing the thread together that holds all these experiences together ( The Mystery). Merci for the exceptional story-telling skill. Merci beaucoup for having and sharing the wisdom and blessings of your beloved grandfather. Pls continue for as long as you posibly can this universally important work ! Gratefully,

Bought Grandfather cause your face jumped to my eyes.
Good medicine. After a few pages, glanced at the cover and your last name made a 60 year old connection; recalled that the doc who saved my 30 month old life was a RemeMD Parksburg, Pa. The county where Cody's Circus went broke in the early 1900s so the Cherokee stayed and ate the buffalo. Blessings to you and your kindred selfless ones who understand milk fevers.

Rachel,

On my first day of medical school, a wise doctor told us if we read one book during our career (aside from the stacks of required reading) it should be your book. On our first break, Christmas, I read your book and was inspired by it. 13 years later, I was looking through a box of books to find something to take with me to the hospital for my stay after a hysterectomy...and I came upon the book again. I am reading it for the second time, with a new perspective. In this 13 years, many things have occured, including the loss of my only child, etc.... Having a chronic disease myself, Lupus, I have always thought that I had compassion for my patients...but rereading your book opened up my heart and spirit in a new way. God bless you and thank you.

Please, God, bless this wonderful woman with strength and continued passion for the work she is doing. Thank you for her life,for she has touched more souls than anyone could count.

I am a 67 year olf retired United Methodist minister in Louisiana...with a Jewish father and Baptist mother. When I found yur books...it was an instant "yes"...thank you for seeing and hearing the hidden messages of life...for sharing your gifts soo freely...I consider you a mentor. Shalom...regina

Rachel, Thank you for raising the awareness of each of us who has opened one of your books. I pass your books on to others constantly and re-read them every year. I am sorry that you have had great struggles in your life, but I am so grateful that you have found your way past them. Thank you for us leading to "Real Life" on the other side of "struggle". I thank God for you and your life. My mother, brother-in-law (sister has passed), and I wish you would come to the midwest so we meet you. Our lives are better because you have shared your journey. Thank you...Thank you!