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Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles Paperback – May 5, 2020
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Winner of 5 national awards, this new, expanded edition was named one of the "Best Spiritual Books" of the year by Spirituality & Practice.
"Recipes for a Sacred Life left us moved—and changed. Wise, poignant, funny, and inspiring."—Redbook
ON A DARK WINTER NIGHT with little to do, Rivvy Neshama took a "Find Your Highest Purpose" quiz. And the funny thing was, she found it: to live a sacred life. Problem was, she didn't know how.
But she set out to learn. And in the weeks and months that followed, she began to remember and encounter all the people and experiences featured in this book—from her father's jokes to her mother's prayers, from Billie in Harlem to a stranger in Salzburg, and from warm tortillas to the humble oatmeal. Each became a story, like a recipe passed down, beginning with her mother and her simple toast to life.
NESHAMA'S TRUE TALES, a memoir of sorts, are filled with love, warmth, and timeless wisdom. They ground us, and they lift us up. They make us laugh, and they make us cry. And most of all, they connect us more deeply with the grace and meaning of our lives.
"Exquisite storytelling. . . . Written in the spirit of Elizabeth Gilbert or Anne Lamott, Neshama's stories (and a few miracles) are uplifting, witty, and wise."—Publishers Weekly
"Rivvy's bite-sized stories will make you nod with deepest knowing. It's a magical companion."—HuffPost
"Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a guide to happiness? Recipes for a Sacred Life is the closest thing I've found. Powerful. Inspiring. About adding love and joy to the everyday."—First for Women magazine
- Print length258 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 5, 2020
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.65 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101733338616
- ISBN-13978-1733338615
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"Inspiring, enlightening, and entertaining. Sit back and enjoy!"—Dharma Singh Khalsa, MD, author of Meditation as Medicine
"Recipes for a Sacred Life left us moved—and changed. Wise, poignant, funny, and inspiring."—Redbook
"Rivvy Neshama's glorious new edition of Recipes for a Sacred Life is a book to be savored. Keep it close in these difficult times."—Rev. Jane E. Vennard, author of Fully Awake and Truly Alive: Spiritual Practices to Nurture Your Soul
"You might think by its title that this is another self-help book offering advice and spiritual directives. If you did, you'd be wrong. Neshama's delightful stories are moving, playful, and enlightening. She offers timeless wisdom that will enrich the lives of readers of all ages and backgrounds."—Charlie Bloom, coauthor of 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married
"Rivvy's bite-sized stories will make you nod with deepest knowing. It's a magical companion."—HuffPost
"Recipes for a Sacred Life is filled with delights. It will inspire and uplift your heart."—Tara Brach, international meditation teacher and author of Radical Acceptance
"This is a wise and wonderful book to help cook up a more delicious life!"—Ally Sheedy, actor
"Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a guide to happiness? Recipes for a Sacred Life is the closest thing I've found . . . adding love and joy to the everyday."—First for Women magazine
"Rivvy's delightful stories open the heart. Read them, one at a time, and then daydream on them . . . and you will take on a glow of joy and feel more secure in God's world."—Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author of Davening: A Guide to Meaningful Jewish Prayer
"A reflective, joyful journey that will likely change the way you see the world."—Matthew Barber, Tony-nominated playwright of Enchanted April
"I like to manifest my dreams, the life I want to live, every day, and I do that with the guidance of a treasure trove of books that I dip into over and over. One of them is Recipes for a Sacred Life."—Yoga International Magazine
"Joy-filled, laugh-out-loud. This beautiful book can open your heart."—Science of Mind magazine
"A wonderful collection of personal stories revealing the path of everyday spirituality."—Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, "The Best Spiritual Books of 2020," Spirituality & Practice
"Recipes for a Sacred Life is like sitting down with a good friend to hear stories filled with life, love and wisdom." —Lori Erickson, author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God
"A bright promise of awakening. The tales carry a resonance similar to healing stories from Rachel Naomi Remen's Kitchen Table Wisdom."—Foreword Reviews
"Blessings upon Rivvy and her beloved mother for their combined wisdom that leads to living a fully present life and loving it."—Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Life Visioning
"With a flowing style of writing and a beautiful way of looking at the world, Neshama has written the essential handbook to living a sacred and meaningful life."—Women's Adventure Media
'"Neshama's riveting collection of spiritual recipes in the form of short stories is gently carved out of the joys and struggles of life's experiences. A highly recommended book that is bound to make a difference in one's life."—Rabbi Israel Zoberman, Jewish News Virginia
"Clear. Profound. Homey. This is the Eat, Pray, Love of everyday life!"—Marilyn Webb, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of The Good Death
"Rivvy Neshama is a wise seeker and a master storyteller. Her wisdom, honesty, and humor flow from a compassionate heart, inviting us to define for ourselves what is sacred and to live authentically from that place."—Patricia Hopkins, co-author of The Feminine Face of God
"It charms and inspires. What more could one ask?—Hal Zina Bennett, author of Write from the Heart: Unleashing the Power of Your Creativity
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- Publisher : Sandra Jonas Publishing (May 5, 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 258 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1733338616
- ISBN-13 : 978-1733338615
- Item Weight : 11.7 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.65 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #38 in Essays (Books)
- #43 in Inspiration & Spirituality
- #67 in Mental & Spiritual Healing
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About the author

Rivvy Neshama is a writer, editor, and community organizer who holds degrees in philosophy, comparative literature, social work, and education. She has been a teacher and social worker in Harlem, a campaign manager in Boulder, a college instructor in Queens, and a tarot card reader at Macy's on Halloween.
Neshama's writing has appeared in Ms., Glamour, Spirituality & Health, Story Magazine, and The New York Times. She is the author of the children's book "Nat Turner and the Virginia Slave Revolt" and of the award-winning "Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles."
Rivvy lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, John. Her spiritual path has been influenced by many sources: Eastern and Western religions, Native traditions, and her mom. Visit her website: RivvyNeshama.com.
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Recipes for a Sacred Life: True Stories and a Few Miracles is a wonderful and inspiring way to learn timeless wisdom.
Rivvy’s work is a guide to joy, inner peace, and everything else in between!
A must-read book for those looking to live in alignment with the heart
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This book of short vignettes is a true treasure to read and own. I have reread many of the selections for a lift when I needed a wisdom boost. She draws on the work of several traditions of spiritual beliefs and many writers making it a compendium of gathered wisdom. It reminds me of the wise things my mother said, much like her mother and some of my favorite authors. We can forget so much of what we learn. A favorite is her piece on poco a poco---a reminder to take things little by little in this fast moving world. Her work centers me at the kitchen table of my mother or Rachel Remen, MD with her wisdom and My Grandfather’s Blessings. Rivvy Neshma’s book is a delightful blessing for a harried time.
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