Pema Chödrön’s first and most accessible book, The Wisdom of No Escape, teaches about the importance of saying yes to life in all its manifestations. By embracing the happiness and suffering, intelligence and confusion that are a natural part of our existence, we can begin to discover a wellspring of courage and love within our hearts. In short chapters with titles such as “Taking a Bigger Perspective,” “Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose,” and “Joy,” Pema Chödrön presents traditional Buddhist wisdom that everyone can relate to.

4 CDs, 4 1/2 hours, unabridged.