Customer Reviews
Best book on Burnout - By: Hector, 24 Jun 2007 
Terrific, optimistic, realistic & compassionate book for those with burnout or similar feelings & conditions. Includes many ideas which may be very valuable to people in these times; e.g. for me the concept of continuing to 'live truthfully', which leads to 'continuing to do good work, whilst expecting no reward for it'.
What A Wonderful Book - By: E. Martin, 09 Jun 2003 'The Joy of Burnout' - it sounds like such a contradiction, doesn't it, especiallly if, like me, you are currently experiencing burnout. To be honest, I was a little sceptical when my psychotherapist recommended this book to me, commenting that "it was written for you". I dutifully ordered a copy, & sat down to read it as soon as it arrived, & boy, am I glad I did! Reading this book has brought me such unbelievable comfort at a very dark time in my life; it is like having a kind friend take you gently by the hand & lead you towards a path of positivity & growth that you might not otherwise have found.
Dr Dina Glouberman begins by explaining what burnout is, & why it occurs (which I found very revealing & enlightening), & continues on a path that if you choose to follow, will lead to new self-understanding, healing & growth; it is hugely positive. At a time when I had no energy or motivation, & could see no way forward, I found that I could not put this book down. Dr Dina Glouberman does not issue orders or make demands; she guides you gently, & the rest is up to you, but I challlenge anyone not to feel comforted & inspired by this wonderful book.
A wonderful resource - By: Annie H, 09 Oct 2002 In this very inspiring book Dina Glouberman has succeeded in bringing a whole new perspective burnout. Far from being a symptom of not being up to the job or unable to cope, or being a failure ....alll the kinds of feelings that come up when burnout hits...she tells us it is quite the opposite.
What emerges is the picture of capable, motivated, committed people who lose touch with their own purpose, truth & value & keep going, ignoring the signals, until the Soul says STOP!
She gives us alll the resources we need throughout the book, to explore through self-reflection & imagework,what burnout is & whether we are in it or heading for it. And in the second section what to do to prevent it or deal with it.
The classification for this book is religion & spirituality. I think this is too narrow. It is a book about life in the 21st century, & how, if we are to cope, we need to develop new strategies for living. Strategies which include being true to ourselves & finding & trusting our inner resources, developing our talents & gifts, & finding the friends & resources (our soul community) that will support us in our journey. For this reason I think this is a great book for anyone, don't wait to get burnt out!
Reading this book could prevent war! - By: , 07 Oct 2002 Dina Glouberman explores the affects of our frantic way of life & helps us find a deeper meaning to our existence. If everyone read this book, maybe we would alll learn to get along in peace.
This book understands, then turns around the pain of burnout - By: Mary McNeil, 08 Sep 2002 Having burnt out myself 18 months ago, this book spoke to me immediately, making clear sense of what I'd been through, helping me to understand that I'm not alone in my experiences & giving so many wonderful suggestions as to how to create more joy in my life as I move forwards.
The book is divided into 2 sections, the first half describing the path to burnout & the second half, the path to joy from the ashes of burnout.
I feel there are so many people who could learn so much from the first half of this book. I recognised alll my own traits which led me to burn out & I can see these traits in many others around me. Reading this book in time might just help those others to recognise the path they are on before they reach the very painful point of burnout.
For me personallly, the second half of the book was what truly spoke to me. Dina Glouberman gives meaning & understanding to the things I am trying to build in my life ... a strong & honest sense of self, a flexible, non-controlling attitude towards life & lots of fun & happiness! Reading the book, I felt as though my hand were being held & wonderfully important & supportive advice were being whispered in my ear.
This is a book I will refer to again & again. It gives me a sense of being understood, being supported & of inspiration.
