Alan Morinis is pioneering the rediscovery of the Jewish practice of Mussar, which
may be thought of as the personal growth practices branch of Judaism. In this book, he recounts
his experience with Rabbi Perr, a modern day Mussar teacher, who embodies the quest for
awareness, accountability, realness, unflinching honesty, and lovingkindness that one embraces
on the path of mUssar. THe book is touching, deeply engaging, and also useful and informative
for one's own practice. Highly recommended!

This is one of those books you look for to guide you down the true path to correct worship of The Most High.
If you have ever asked,"Is this it,is this all there is", this is a book for you.

I picked this book up while looking for more books by Pema Chodron. It was not recommended to me. I found it an astounding read. It is full of everyday useful, insightful, and spiritually nourishing information about a sect of Judaism not known to me. It is easy to read and quite inspiring. The author has started an institute that welcomes all faiths to learn more about Mussar. Everyone should have a copy!!!

This book is well written and flows. The subject will interest all those who are not afraid of introspection, who are not looking for a shortcut to a happier and fulfiling life and who have the perseverence to persist to reach a long term goal.

with, as other reviewers pointed out, a nice selection of practical exercises, like holding a rubber band or some other talisman when you get angry (to remind yourself that almost everyone gets angry and has to get over it), concentrating on one or two words when praying, and trying to think about the positive good you can help create when you are engaged in social action (rather than on who you are angry at for creating the problem).