Standing at the Edge (Flatiron, 2018)
Joan Halifax, Ph.D.

“Joan Halifax is a clearheaded and fearless traveler and in this book… she offers us a map of how to travel courageously and fruitfully, for our own benefit and the benefit of all beings.”
― from the foreword by Rebecca Solnit
“In Standing at the Edge, Joan Halifax weaves together scientific research and her own powerful personal experiences as a social activist and humanitarian to show how we can transform our biggest challenges with compassion and wisdom. Standing at the Edge is essential reading for our time.”
― Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global
“Roshi Joan Halifax embodies what she teaches: equanimity, dedication to benefiting others, and putting compassion into action. Her no-nonsense approach to the emotions that push us to our edge―and can also propel our greatest good―truly inspires. In Standing at the Edge she offers us all a fascinating read and a practical roadmap to fulfilling our personal good work.”
― Daniel Goleman, New York Times bestselling author of Altered Traits and Emotional Intelligence
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