Letters for Life

Author: Levi Y. Shmotkin Format: 5½" x 8" Paperback, 360 Pages Language: English “Human life on this earth is unfortunately not free from various factors that bring about unhappiness,” the Lubavitcher Rebbe wrote frankly in a letter. But how can we cope with the inevitable challenges that threaten our peace of mind? The Rebbe, the preeminent Jewish leader of modern times, was confronted with this question every day. Lonely teenagers, elderly seniors, Holocaust survivors, incarcerated individuals, and anyone in between, would pour out their hearts to him and ask for direction. Drawing from 3,000 years of Jewish wisdom, the Rebbe would firmly and lovingly advise each of them how to attain inner health, harmony, and wholeness. This treasure of guidance has been largely inaccessible to the broader reading public. Letters for Life changes that. After years of studying the Rebbe’s vast correspondence, conducting interviews, and sifting through the archives, Levi Shmotkin shares with us twelve themes on emotional wellness from the Rebbe’s counsel. They are clear, sensible, and sometimes surprising tools for building a strong and resilient self despite life’s setbacks. Through poignant excerpts from letters, compelling stories, and practical takeaways, Letters for Life makes the Rebbe’s wisdom accessible to all. It is an enlightening and enthralling read for any person seeking emotional equilibrium in an off-balanced world. The Rebbe’s powerful guidance, related beautifully in this book, is sure to enrich the emotional life of all who read it. —Dr. Edith Eva Eger Holocaust survivor, clinical psychologist, and best-selling author of The Choice.