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Three Windows on Eternity
by Allerd StikkerThree Windows on Eternity is an exploratory voyage past the frontiers of our knowledge and scientific understanding. It has led the author to inspirational insights about the role of the individual human being in the current phase of the evolutionary process. The author takes the reader on a journey through evolution from the Big Bang to the 21st century. Based on scientific research and personal observation, he argues and concludes that of the 13.5 billion years of evolution, the first 10 billion years, a so-called inorganic evolutionary period lasting from the Big Bang until the emergence of life, was irrefutably governed by a magnificent design. By 'design' he does not mean 'intelligent' design but a state resulting from the eight fundamental constants of nature that emerged in the first nanoseconds following the birth of the universe. That state is a question of personal interpretation, inspired by religious belief or otherwise. The story of evolution presented in this book can raise awareness and inspiration in today's younger generations as they try to realize a controlled transition within the next 25 years, thus avoiding an uncontrolled overshoot/collapse scenario.In this respect, we are playing with time. The author is convinced that many young people who will populate the world in that period are keen to learn from the new story of evolution and are eager to act and contribute to a constructive new phase in that evolution in the 21st century.
Three Windows on Eternity
by Allerd StikkerThree Windows on Eternity is an exploratory voyage past the frontiers of our knowledge and scientific understanding. It has led the author to inspirational insights about the role of the individual human being in the current phase of the evolutionary process. The author takes the reader on a journey through evolution from the Big Bang to the 21st century. Based on scientific research and personal observation, he argues and concludes that of the 13.5 billion years of evolution, the first 10 billion years, a so-called inorganic evolutionary period lasting from the Big Bang until the emergence of life, was irrefutably governed by a magnificent design. By 'design' he does not mean 'intelligent' design but a state resulting from the eight fundamental constants of nature that emerged in the first nanoseconds following the birth of the universe. That state is a question of personal interpretation, inspired by religious belief or otherwise. The story of evolution presented in this book can raise awareness and inspiration in today's younger generations as they try to realize a controlled transition within the next 25 years, thus avoiding an uncontrolled overshoot/collapse scenario.In this respect, we are playing with time. The author is convinced that many young people who will populate the world in that period are keen to learn from the new story of evolution and are eager to act and contribute to a constructive new phase in that evolution in the 21st century.
Three Windows on Eternity
by Allerd StikkerThree Windows on Eternity is an exploratory voyage past the frontiers of our knowledge and scientific understanding. It has led the author to inspirational insights about the role of the individual human being in the current phase of the evolutionary process. The author takes the reader on a journey through evolution from the Big Bang to the 21st century. Based on scientific research and personal observation, he argues and concludes that of the 13.5 billion years of evolution, the first 10 billion years, a so-called inorganic evolutionary period lasting from the Big Bang until the emergence of life, was irrefutably governed by a magnificent design. By 'design' he does not mean 'intelligent' design but a state resulting from the eight fundamental constants of nature that emerged in the first nanoseconds following the birth of the universe. That state is a question of personal interpretation, inspired by religious belief or otherwise. The story of evolution presented in this book can raise awareness and inspiration in today's younger generations as they try to realize a controlled transition within the next 25 years, thus avoiding an uncontrolled overshoot/collapse scenario.In this respect, we are playing with time. The author is convinced that many young people who will populate the world in that period are keen to learn from the new story of evolution and are eager to act and contribute to a constructive new phase in that evolution in the 21st century.
Three Zen Sutras: The Heart, The Diamond, and The Platform Sutras (Counterpoints #7)
by Red PineThe three most venerated sutras of Zen in a true pocket-sized edition from a legendary practitioner and translator of Buddhist teachings.These three Sutras, often linked to form a trio of texts that have been revered and studied for centuries, are now available together in this single volume. Red Pine, whose acclaimed translations these particular Buddhist texts are considered canon, provides a sensitive and assured treatment of the classic triumvirate in a gift-sized volume, perfect for sharing with anyone seeking guidance and peace. The Heart Sutra, with its profound and wide-reaching influence on Buddhism, offers the Prajnaparamita teaching of emptiness. The Diamond Sutra, said to contain answers to all questions of delusion and dualism, outlines the bodhisattva path followed by the Buddha. And The Platform Sutra is an autobiography of Hui-neng, the controversial 6th Patriarch of Zen. His understanding of the fundamentals of a spiritual and practical life has served as the introduction to the teachings of Zen that students have been putting into practice for the past 1300 years.In addition to new translations of all three texts, Red Pine has included an introduction that ties all three together and just enough footnotes to explain what needs explaining but not enough to get in the way.
Threshold: Terminal Lucidity and the Border of Life and Death
by Alexander BatthyányTerminal lucidity is a relatively common but poorly understood phenomenon. Near the end of life, many people--including those who have suffered brain injuries or strokes, or have been silenced by mental illness or deep dementia--experience what seems a miraculous return. They regain their clarity and energy, are able to talk with families and caregivers, recall their lives and often appear to be aware of their nearing death.In this remarkable book, cognitive scientist and Director of the Viktor Frankl Institute Dr. Alexander Batthyány offers the first major account of terminal lucidity, utilizing hundreds of case studies and his research in the related field of near-death studies to explore the mind, the body, the nature of consciousness, and what the living can learn from those who are crossing the border from life to death.Astonishing, authoritative, and deeply moving, Threshold opens a doorway into one of life's--and death's--most provocative mysteries.
Thrifty Witchery: Magick for the Penny-Pinching Practitioner
by Vincent Higginbotham Martha Kirby CapoA Practical, Penny-Wise Roadmap to SpellcastingDiscover the secrets to practicing magick on a budget with this empowering guide. Featuring more than forty exercises, Thrifty Witchery shows that intuition, wisdom, and intention are more important to your magick than expensive trinkets. With these three skills, you can turn everything you touch into a magickal tool.Vincent Higginbotham and Martha Kirby Capo teach you how to see the world with a witch's eyes and mind. Learn how to safely forage for supplies, find specific items you know you need, and fabricate separate components into something new and full of magickal intention. You will speed up a spell with hot sauce, create sigils with liquid eyeliner, use eggshells for protection, and more. Most of all, this practical guide demonstrates that the greatest tool you will ever own is yourself.Includes a foreword by Jason Mankey, author of The Witches' Wheel of the Year
Thrive
by Brendan Brazier Hugh JackmanThe thrive diet is a long-term eating plan to help all athletes (professional or not) develop a lean body, sharp mind, and everlasting energy. As one of the few professional athletes on a plant-based diet, Brendan Brazier researched and developed this easy-to-follow program to enhance his performance as an elite endurance competitor.Brazier clearly describes the benefits of nutrient-rich foods in their natural state versus processed foods, and how to choose nutritionally efficient, stress-busting whole foods for maximum energy and health. Featuring a 12-week meal plan, over 100 allergen-free recipes with raw food options-including recipes for energy gels, sport drinks, and recovery foods-and a complementary exercise plan, The Thrive Diet is "an authoritative guide to outstanding performance" (Neal D. Barnard, M.D., Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine).
Thrive Energy Cookbook: 150 Plant-Based Whole Food Recipes
by Brendan BrazierPacked with 150 plant-based, nutrient-dense, whole food recipes developed within the Thrive nutritional philosophy, Thrive Energy Cookbook brings concepts that started the functional, plant-based nutrition revolution to life. Recipes are all vegan and allergen-free (or with gluten-free options) to eliminate wheat, yeast, gluten, soy, refined sugar, and dairy from your diet. Easy-to-make and performance-enhancing, these chef-created recipes merge purpose driven functionality (every ingredient has a nutritional purpose) with mouth-watering appeal. From the alkaline-forming, plant protein#150;packed Vanilla-Almond-Mocha Motivator Smoothie to Roasted Red Pepper & Sweet Potato Soup, Thai Green Curry Rice Bowl, and desserts such as Raspberry Chocolate Pomegranate Tart, Thrive Energy Cookbook will have you quickly preparing nutrient-packed and delicious dishes.
Thrive Fitness
by Brendan BrazierOn the heels of his acclaimed vegan nutrition guide, Thrive, professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier presents his own easy-to-apply system for total health and fitness, complete with detailed exercises and photos. Thrive Fitness explains how to gain maximum results in minimal time. Whether you're a time-crunched beginner or an experienced athlete, Thrive Fitness will help you sculpt strong, lean muscles; enhance the quality of your sleep; reduce body fat; minimize your risk of disease; increase energy; sharpen mental clarity; cut sugar cravings; and prevent sports injuries. Thrive Fitness also features: A complete 6-week workout plan and training log Illustrated exercises with step-by-step instructions Benefits and usage of the top 15 foods to fuel workouts 30 vegan, performance-enhancing recipes Strategies to boost creativity, productivity, and mental sharpness
Thrive Fitness
by Brendan BrazierFrom the author of "Thrive": a vegan-based performance-boosting fitness program for the busy beginner to the elite athlete
Thrive Fitness, second edition: The Program for Peak Mental and Physical StrengthFueled by Clean, Plant-based, Whole Food Recipes
by Brendan Brazier Venus WilliamsHead of nutrition for the Cannondale-Garmin Cycling Team, nutrition consultant to the pros, and former professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier is one of the world's leading experts on nutrition for professional athletes. In Thrive Fitness, he presents his own easy system for total health and fitness, complete with new photos and step-by-step exercises, for maximum results in minimal time. Whether you're a time-crunched beginner or an experienced athlete, Thrive Fitness will help you sculpt strong, lean muscles, reduce body fat, prevent disease and injuries, increase energy, cut sugar cravings, and sharpen mental clarity.
Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health
by Brendan BrazierFocusing on an environmentally friendly diet, Brendan Brazier's new book builds on the stress-reducing, health-boosting nutritional philosophy introduced in Thrive. Finding creative ways to use basic ingredients such as kale, blueberries, and wild rice, Thrive Foods recipes are plant-based and nutritionally complete. They utilize the power of superfoods such asmaca, chia, hemp, and chlorella and avoid ingredients like wheat, yeast, gluten, soy, dairy, and corn.If you're looking for sustainable energy, high-quality sleep, physical strength, and mental sharpness to meet modern-day demands, Thrive Foods is your go-to recipe source.
Thrive at the Top: The CEO's Guide to Chronic Pain Relief
by Ken MalloyFor those who are sacrificing well-being for success, Thrive at the Top offers game-changing insights and field-tested strategies leaders can apply quickly and easily to dissolve chronic pain and take of their health in the face of the complex demands of work and life.The rewards of a high-powered job can be substantial, but so can the demands, and learning to keep up with the challenges of staying healthy is the most important skill CEOs and other leaders must maintain for long-term success. When the inevitable physical and emotional symptoms of stress appear—back pain, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, etc.—as a result of putting the day-to-day of a job first, guilt and overwhelm are typically the first response. In Thrive at the Top, Mindbody Solutions executive coach Ken Malloy sheds lights on the causes of these stress symptoms and provides the tools and techniques readers need to live symptom-free. Corporate titans and entrepreneurs alike learn to engage with their work at full capacity while maintaining a state of relaxed productivity while quickly restoring their sense of stability in the face of difficult people and situations to create a balanced life and find relief from chronic pain.
Thrive, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Plant-Based Whole Foods Way to Staying Healthy for Life
by Brendan BrazierOne of the few professional athletes on an entirely plant-based diet, Brendan Brazier developed this easy-to-follow program to enhance his performance as an elite endurance athlete. Ten years later, his lifestyle still works. In this anniversary edition, Brendan brings 25 new recipes as well as updates throughout. Thrive features a 12-week whole foods meal plan, 125 easy-to-make recipes with raw food options that are free of dairy, gluten, soy, wheat, corn, refined sugar. With this program, you can lower body fat and increase muscle tone; diminish visible signs of aging; increase energy and mental clarity; sleep better and more restfully. Thrive is a long-term eating plan that will help you develop a lean body, sharp mind, and everlasting energy, whether you're a professional athlete or simply looking to boost your physical and mental health.
Thrive: A practical guide to harness your resilience and realize your potential
by Richard SuttonRichard Sutton has helped some of the world's top sports stars and business leaders achieve their full potential, and now he is making the tools they use to thrive available to everyone.We live in a world that demands perfection. Should we fail to live up to societal expectations, we experience a sense of failure, and fears and anxiety about a tenuous future. Added to this is the struggle with financial pressures and widening gaps in inequality, chronic stress and mental health challenges.Yet, in truth, it doesn&’t matter where we come from and what our historic circumstances and achievements might be. We are all capable of extraordinary lives and should not be bound by limitations, whether self-imposed or from external sources.Resilience can help you to unlock your fullest potential; it is a consummate skill that can be developed and grown throughout your life. This book reveals all the practical tools you need:Discover the 8 secrets of neuroscience that will unlock your increased resilienceTake a masterclass in behavioural science designed for Olympic athletes, by learning the 7 key skills that give you the mindset of a championTake the tests provided to understand your personal resilience scores and reveal where you can develop and growBe inspired by the stories of real people, including Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Usain Bolt, Martina Navratilova and Sifan Hassan, who have used these same techniques to achieve successThrive is a rich source of unique and practical skills and tools that are easy to apply in everyday life to help you develop and harness your resilience, and to realise your fullest potential.
Thrive: The Bah! Guide to Wellness After Cancer
by Stephanie ButlandThere's still a part of us that thinks surviving cancer is a bit of freakish good fortune – the medical equivalent of having a cannonball go right through your middle and living to tell the tale – and so often it's hard to know how to 'do' life after cancer. Thrive: The Bah! Guide to Wellness after cancer focuses on moving on from a major physical, social and psychological trauma. Like Stephanie's first book, How I Said Bah! to cancer: A Guide to Thinking, Laughing, Living, and Dancing Your Way Through, Thrive uses a blend of storytelling, practical advice, humour, thinking techniques and strategies, visualisations, meditations, questions, candour and common sense designed to help those who have had a cancer to get from survival to a place where they are truly thriving.
Thriving Beyond Fifty (Expanded Edition): 111 Natural Strategies to Restore Your Mobility, Avoid Surgery and Stay Off Pain Pills for Good
by Will Harlow BSc, MSx, MCSPm Cert. MATHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFully updated and expanded, this is the ultimate guide to staying healthy, active and mobile and avoiding painkillers for the over-fifties. Avoid painkillers, prevent surgery and get back to doing the things you love!THRIVING BEYOND FIFTY is the word-of-mouth bestseller from physiotherapist and over-fifties health specialist Will Harlow, who has helped millions via the videos on his popular YouTube channel.If you&’ve been told your problems are &‘just a part of getting old&’ or you&’re worried about becoming reliant on medication and missing out on the things you enjoy, this book is for you. Life expectancy rises every year, yet many of us experience health and mobility issues that impact our quality of life. Despite what your doctor may have told you, many of these problems aren&’t just &‘due to your age&’ and can be remedied – providing you know how. Will Harlow reveals the secrets to remaining fit, healthy, active and mobile in your fifties… and beyond! You&’ll discover:· The back pain golden rule· The tiny muscle responsible for a lot of back trouble· One incredible exercise for lifelong shoulder health· Why the pain on the side of your hip is probably not arthritis· The truth about glucosamine and collagen supplements· What to do when knee pain affects your walking· How to lose weight – even when you can&’t exercise· 12 tips to fix your walkingArmed with the natural strategies outlined in this book, you&’ll have a great chance at living a long, healthy and comfortable life. Because it isn&’t &‘all downhill&’ after fifty – life is only just beginning!
Thriving Together: Nine Principles for Cocreating True Community
by David ViaforaSeasoned community builder David Viafora pinpoints the nine principles that create conditions for joy and solidity in any communityResearch over the last few decades reveals that our social fabric is unraveling as rates of isolation and loneliness continue to rise, climate crises intensify, and an individualistic worldview prevails. Is there another way to live? Where can we turn for guidance and hope in the face of such challenges? In this astute and empowering guide, David Viafora, a former Buddhist monk, points to community building as a fresh yet ancient and powerful way to face our most pressing individual, social, and ecological challenges. With precision, enthusiasm, and deep humility, Viafora draws from his own vast experience of mindfulness communities to offer inspiration and concrete guidance in growing thriving communities from the inside out. The nine principles Viafora uncovers for successful community—including Visioning, Service, Joy, and Reconciliation—are broad and easily applicable to our existing groups and relationships. Yet their potential to reshape the most basic elements of our life and friendships is revolutionary. With these nine principles in hand, we can cocreate another way of being—beyond isolation, individualism, and despair. In true community, we don&’t have to face the difficulties of the world on our own. What we can embrace and heal as a community is far greater and more fulfilling than what we could ever achieve alone. Whether your aim is to start a new group, strengthen the community you already belong to, or explore what mindful community living has to offer, Thriving Together teaches us how to:• Collectively create a vision to guide your community&’s unique growth and purpose• Strengthen the culture of joy, appreciation, and peace in your family or community• Nurture vibrant, compassionate friendships as the foundation of community life• Strengthen the muscles of reconciliation through simple yet powerful communication practices• Embark upon meaningful service projects that nourish and heal both your community and others• Protect your community by creating healthy boundaries in relationship to power dynamics• Embrace racial healing as a path of compassionate and inclusive community building
Thriving With Heart Disease
by Robin Cantor-Cooke Wayne SotileNot only can you survive with heart disease, you can actually thrive with it -- for many, many years to come. If you are one of the 61 million Americans diagnosed with heart disease -- whether you've had a heart attack or surgery, or you have high blood pressure or angina -- you can learn how to handle its psychological side effects with the lifesaving strategies in this book. Acclaimed cardiac psychologist Wayne M. Sotile, Ph.D., reveals what every heart patient needs to know: how you feel about the illness and how you cope with it can determine how fully you recover. Dr. Sotile teaches you how to achieve emotional well-being over the four basic stages of recovery, during which you and your family learn to accept the disease, grasp what's involved in treatment and recovery, and learn to work together as a team. You will also learn to create and adapt to a "new normal" way of life and make a commitment to living with the illness, not in spite of it. Written with reassuring warmth, sensitivity, and humor, Thriving with Heart Disease is your guide to creating the robust, healthy life you were meant to lead, surrounded by the people you love.
Thriving after Breast Cancer
by Sherry Lebed Davis Stephanie GunningA breakthrough book for America's 2. 5 million breast cancer survivors, showcasing the pioneering "Focus on Healing" exercise-and-movement program touted by physicians coast-to-coast and recommended by the American Cancer Society. The months following breast cancer treatment can bring a difficult combination of emotional and physical challenges, including a decreased range of motion, pain, fatigue, and depression. But when Sherry Lebed Davis's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1979, Davis and her two brothers, both physicians, created a special movement therapy program to speed their mother's healing. Spurring extraordinary success in her and many others, "Focus on Healing" soon became on of the first hospital-endorsed dance and exercise programs in the nation, a prescription that Davis came to appreciate even more when she herself became a breast-cancer survivor in 1996. Taking a unique, proven approach to healing,Thriving After Breast Cancershares the easy-to-follow techniques that have improved the lives of thousands of patients. Embracing psychological recovery and treatment of chronic pain, Davis's "Focus on Healing" regimen consists of stretches and dance-inspired moves that restore flexibility and balance while minimizing discomfort. With exercises to address a full range of specific situations, whether the reader has experienced chemotherapy, a lumpectomy, of a full masectomy,Thriving After Breast Canceroffers solutions that can be gently eased into a patient's routine. Now adopted by more than one hundred hospitals around the country (including New York City's prestigious Memorial Sloan-Kettering) and picking up where medical treatment leaves off, Davis's program gives breast cancer survivors an uplifting, empowering next step on the road to restoring the life that they life. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens: Improve Focus, Get Organized, and Succeed
by Allison TylerBuild focus, organization skills, and self-confidence with this supportive ADHD workbook for teens ages 12 to 17Does it feel hard to stay organized sometimes? Do homework assignments sneak up on you? Having ADHD can feel overwhelming, but the Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens gives you the tools to understand how ADHD works, and actionable ways that you can use it to your advantage. Learn about some of your untapped strengths and see how you can channel your newly identified talents at school, in sports, and with friends.Inside this ADHD workbook for kids 12 to 17 you'll find:Ways to get to know your brain—This ADHD book for kids and teens helps you understand how your executive functioning skills work to help you organize, plan, react, and more.Frequently asked, always answered—Go beyond other books for kids with ADHD with a Q&A section that provides answers to common questions that young people with ADHD often ask.Advice you can use—Discover everyday tools that give you simple but effective strategies for approaching routine things like homework, hobbies, chores, relationships, and more.Learn how you can thrive with ADHD through the engaging activities in this ADHD book for teens.
Thriving with Hypothyroidism: The Holistic Guide to Losing Weight, Keeping It Off, and Living a Vibrant Life
by Susan Tucker Anna AustinThriving with Hypothyroidism is an empowering guide for women to lose weight, keep it off, and live a vibrant life despite having hypothyroidism. Women with hypothyroidism often feel like the disease is hijacking their life, sabotaging their efforts to lose weight, keep it off and preventing them from living an energy-filled life. Many women with hypothyroidism have been told that “Your thyroid test came back in the normal range!” or “The dose of thyroid hormone you are on is perfect!” yet they still feel hypothyroid symptoms. Or maybe they’ve been told, “Your weight gain is not due to your thyroid. Maybe you’re eating too much and not getting enough exercise!” It sounds all too familiar, and it’s a vicious cycle! After Anna Austin was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at such a young age, Susan Tucker did everything she could for her daughter to get to the root cause of the symptoms Anna was experiencing, even after starting medication. Thriving with Hypothyroidism is about empowering women to take an active role in their health in stopping the progression of thyroid disease and not settling living with symptoms for the rest of their lives. Susan and Anna help people understand that there’s more to preventing hypothyroidism than just taking medication. Rather, women can improve symptoms and thyroid function through a more natural, whole-body approach. Thriving with Hypothyroidism comes from 20 years of research, personal experience, and education in getting to the root causes of Susan and Anna’s own hypothyroidism. Susan and Anna share how to stop the progression of thyroid disease, lose weight and keep it off, and have a more energetic life!
Thriving with Kidney Disease: A Practical Guide to Taking Care of Your Kidneys and Yourself (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Walter A. HuntA complete guide to caring for your kidneys and maximizing your health.Kidney disease occurs when your kidneys are damaged and no longer function as well as they should. In the past, it was fatal, but thanks to new treatments, including dialysis and transplantation, people can live long and healthy lives. This book provides everything you need to know to help you cope with your kidney disease and maximize your health. Walter A. Hunt, a medical researcher who had kidney disease and received a kidney transplant, walks you through what science says about how you can take care of your kidneys, including what foods to avoid and what treatment options may be best for you. Also included are recommendations to help you sleep and feel better along with overall health advice. In this latest edition, Hunt adds new sections on emerging subjects, including• coping skills for caregivers• kidney disease in children• environmental causes of chronic kidney failure• conservative care for those who wish to decline treatment• related conditions like gout, depression, and sleep disturbances• diet after transplantation• how best to work with your care team• insurance issues• potential new treatmentsA useful guide for the healthcare professionals who work with individuals with kidney problems.
Through My Eyes: A Medium Reveals The Reassuring Truth About The Afterlife
by Gordon SmithGordon Smith has been hailed as "Britain’s most accurate medium" and his life has fascinated not only his fans, but has intrigued scientists alike. In this autobiographical book, Gordon opens a window onto his life to give readers an idea of what the world looks and feels like for a medium. He walks the reader through the diverse situations he has found himself in and gives detailed insight into the many readings he has given. He explains what it actually feels like when Spirits communicate through him and answers many of the questions about death that haunt the bereaved. Yet the most fascinating thing that Gordon reveals is about his role as a medium: overthrowing the stereotypes, Gordon shows that a medium’s job is not just to converse with Spirits, but to heal the living. When people are grieving the loss of a loved one, Gordon’s messages can ease grief, answer unresolved questions, bring comfort, give hope, and reassure the living of the peaceful afterlife that their loved ones have passed on to. Gordon shares many stories of people who have found peace and resolution from his messages. These are people who have been so affected by Gordon’s work that they are happy for him to tell their story in this book with the desire of helping others who are experiencing pain and sorrow. Gordon hopes that this intimate and candid book will offer great wisdom, comfort, and practical advice to his thousands of readers.This is a repackage of Through My Eyes (ISBN: 9781401915254)
Through My Eyes: The Story of a Surgeon Who Took On the Medical World
by Charles D. Kelman"This book may ruffle feathers and bruise egos, but its fascinating tale adds a human quality to medical research." Dr. Frank Field Through My Eyes reads like a true adventure story. From the day his high school principal told him he wasn't college material and ought to go to trade school, Charles Kelman has upset conventional wisdom - with stunning success. As a pioneering ophthalmologist, Dr. Kelman bucked the whole medical establishment in his search for a less risky, less intrusive, and more effective method of cataract removal. Today, thanks to his persistence and smarts, thousands of people can see again. The "Rocky" of medicine, Dr. Kelman recounts his early struggles to achieve a breakthrough in surgical procedure-a battle Dr. Kelman had to wage in the face of intense skepticism from his colleagues. Through My Eyes tells the stories of the many famous people whose sight Dr. Kelman ultimately managed to save, including actress Hedy Lamarr, Senator Bob Packwood, jazz musician Lionel Hampton, singer Jan Peerce, and hundreds of others. But Charles Kelman also has a burgeoning second career- as a singer, saxophonist, and comedian. To his friends and fans he's known as "Dr. Jazz." And when he's not performing cataract surgery, he's performing at Carnegie Hall in New York, Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, the Atlantis in Atlantic City, or on the "Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson. He has appeared on the stage with such performers as Glen Campbell, the Spinners, and Lionel Hampton. Through My Eyes shows how single-minded persistence and determination pay off. While this autobiography is bound to stir controversy in the medical world, Dr. Charles Kelman's story combines scientific savvy with personal style-showing how one adventurous man, all by himself, can make good, and make a difference. Charles D. Kelman, M.D., is a practicing ophthalmologist in New York City and the author of Cataracts: What You Must Know About Them. He is a clinical professor of Ophthalmology at New York Medical College. In addition to his regular medical duties, he is currently conducting research into macular degeneration of the retina, and-in his show business career-he is writing a musical for Broadway. Dr. Kelman lives in New York City.