I'm so excited to announce the launch of another blog tour: The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna. This book is perfect for those who want to heal their relationships and learn the secret truths about love. Continue reading to find out more about this incredible book and learn more about the author. You also have a chance to win a copy for yourself!
But first, here's a bit more about The Unshakeable Road to Love:
The Unshakeable Road to Love (Value Centered Relationships) is based upon Eternal Principles from all world scriptures, including Zen. These tried and true Eternal Principles, the Pillars of Love, show how to build foundations for relationships where happiness and well-being are inevitable. And where pain and conflict can dissolve on the spot.
A radically different approach to love and psychology, the book offers a completely new perspective on fulfillment and what is truly needed to thrive. For example, one of the Pillars of Love upon which the book is based is:
To Be Happy, You Do Not Have To Be Loved, You Have to Learn What It Means to Be Loving.
The book explores the difference between Real and Counterfeit Love. We discover how all suffering in relationships is due to being caught in the trap of Counterfeit Love. And how easy it is to break free from bondage and leave that trap behind.
This is a book of practice, filled with Turning Points, Pillars of Love, Interventions, and many enjoyable exercises so the reader can practice these principles in all their relationships and in their everyday lives.
Written by a psychologist, Interfaith Counselor, and long-term Zen practitioner, the book combines the practices and principles of both East and West, helping us to discover and celebrate the best in ourselves and others.
Publisher: Brenda Shoshanna (October 2022)
ISBN-10: 1094378046
ISBN-13: 978-1094378046
Print length: 208 pages
You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Be sure to also add it to your GoodReads reading list.
Brenda Shoshanna is an award-winning author, psychologist, Interfaith counselor, and long-term Zen practitioner and speaker. Her work is dedicated to integrating the teachings of East and West and making them real in our everyday lives. Brenda has offered over five hundred talks and workshops on all aspects of personal and spiritual development, relationships, and living an authentic, meaningful life.
You can find her online at:
Author Website: http://www.brendashoshanna.com
Book Website: https://www.totalrelationshipsnow.com/
Her Plays: https://www.allmyplays.com/
Her Podcast: https://www.zenwisdomtoday.com/
Her Blog: http://www.turnthepage.live
---- Interview by Nicole Pyles
Brenda: I was inspired to write The Unshakeable Road to Love during the Covid epidemic and beyond, as we all went through severe disruptions to our relationships due to the lockdowns and inevitable distancing that followed. The sense of loneliness, anxiety and isolation that developed has become an epidemic of its own. I strongly felt that a solution to loneliness was deeply needed and that I had the experience to explore this.
Brenda: You Are Never Upset By What Happens, But By The Way You Respond To It. You may not be able to take charge of what happens, but you are always able to take charge of how you respond. This book helps us to do that, and leave conflict and upset behind. Talks and workshops based upon the book are available. Contact Brenda at topspeaker@yahoo.com. www.brendashoshanna.com; totalrelationshipsnow.com.
WOW: What a beautiful insight. Why do you think the book is needed for people today?
Brenda: Having worked for many years as a psychologist, Interfaith Counselor and Zen practitioner, I’d come to realize that the wrenching pain of loneliness and emptiness could be dissolved rather easily through the experience of Real love. It was also clear that the pain and disconnection we feel in relationships is due to being caught in the mazes of Counterfeit love.
WOW: Interesting! Did you do research, what was that like?
Brenda: In the book I explore the crucial difference between Real and Counterfeit Love, and show how Real love can heal conflict and suffering on the spot. My research was based upon years of practice, including books written and endless workshops presented on creating meaningful, fulfilling relationships.
WOW: I love that. What advice do you have for people on incorporating more love into their lives?
Brenda: The Unshakeable Road to Love offers a radically new look at psychology, love and relationships. It is based upon eternal principles found in all world scriptures, including Zen. I call these eternal truths Pillars of Love. They become the basis for building a foundation in relationships that cannot falter, or fail.
This is a book of practice. The book is filled with many exercises, Turning Points, and Interventions so that the reader can apply the material directly to their everyday lives.
Here are some Pillars of Love which the book is based upon is:
You Do Not Have To Be Loved To Be Happy. You Have to Learn What It Means To Be Loving. As Counterfeit love is often confused with Real love, we examine Counterfeit Love carefully, and the ways of turning it around.
Rather than look for what we can get from someone, how they can meet our needs, we focus upon what we can give. We Don’t Give to Get, We Give For The Joy of Giving.
Pain Is Inevitable When We Turn A Person Into An Object to Meet Our Needs. This attitude is a foundation of Counterfeit Love.
Instead of using a person to make us happy, We View Each Person As Our Teacher In What It Means To Love.
As we explore the art of having a real conversation, We Learn How To Listen and To Hear!
And, as we Let Go of The Quest for Power and Control and the anger that comes with it, soon we are filled with Real love. It is impossible to be loving and lonely at the same time.
WOW: Great wisdom. What do you hope readers will take away from reading your book?
Brenda: Real love fills us completely and heals our hungry hearts.
The exercises in the book can be practiced daily, with everyone we meet. Before we know it, our response to others changes, as we see all as they truly are.
My wish is that readers will not only enjoy these exercises, but discover that real love is abundantly available, and that the more you give it, the more fulfilled you will be.
WOW: That's awesome! What lasting thoughts do you want to leave with your readers?
Brenda: You Are Never Upset By What Happens, But By The Way You Respond To It. You may not be able to take charge of what happens, but you are always able to take charge of how you respond. This book helps us to do that, and leave conflict and upset behind. Talks and workshops based upon the book are available. Contact Brenda at topspeaker@yahoo.com. www.brendashoshanna.com; totalrelationshipsnow.com.
WOW: Thank you, Brenda! Best of luck on the tour!
---- Blog Tour Calendar
August 28th @ The Muffin
Join us as we celebrate the launch of The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna. We interview the author and give you a chance to win a copy of the book for yourself.
August 30th @ Create Write Now
Visit Mari's blog for a guest post by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about what is a true conversation.
August 30th @ Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews
Lisa interviews author Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about her book The Unshakeable Road to Love.
September 1st @ Word Magic
Join Fiona who shares a guest post by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about the simple laws of love.
September 5th @ Choices
Madeline shares a guest post by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about the end of loneliness.
September 10th @ A Storybook World
Join Deirdra's blog for a guest post by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about the difference between real love and counterfeit love.
September 10th @ Just Katherine
Join Katherine's blog featuring an excerpt from Dr. Shoshanna's book The Unshakeable Road to Love.
September 13th @ Katherine Itacy's blog
Join Katherine for her review of The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna.
September 15th @ The Faerie Review
Don't miss Lily's review of The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna.
September 18th @ Thoughts of Maddness
Visit Maddie's blog for her review of The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna.
September 19th @ Just Katherine
Join Katherine again for a guest post by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about how to dissolve conflict and pain in relationships on the spot.
September 20th @ Author Anthony Avina's blog
Join Anthony for his feature of an excerpt from The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna.
September 22nd @ My Beauty, My Books
Join Nikki for her review of The Unshakeable Road to Love and the chance to read an excerpt of the book.
September 25th @ School Librarian In Action
Join Zarah for her review of The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna.
September 29th @ The Frugalista Mom
Join Rochie's blog for her review of The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna.
September 30th@ Jill Sheets' blog
Visit Jill's blog for her review of The Unshakeable Road to Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna.
October 1st @ Jill Sheets' blog
Jill interviews author Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about her book The Unshakeable Road to Love.
October 1st @ Boots, Shoes and Fashion
Join Linda for her fascinating interview with Dr. Brenda Shoshanna about her book The Unshakeable Road to Love.
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5 comments:
Wonderful interview, Nicole and Brenda! :) Brenda, I loved reading about your inspiration behind this book and how you wrote it during the pandemic. So needed. The concepts of real and counterfeit love are intriguing, and it sounds like a truly helpful guide. Thank you for writing it, and I wish you the best of luck on your tour! :)
inspiring for all
I agree! It's how you respond to circumstances that matters more so then the issue.
Thanks for this much needed book! It is so easy to mistake counterfeit love for the real thing
Congratulations on your book!
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