Playing Dead: How Meditation Brought Me Back to Life (20556476)

<p><i><b>'A wit and wisdom that harkens back to an age of enlightenment' – </b></i><b>RON PERLMAN, ACTOR<br /><br /><i>'A meditation guide from a man with a mind most unlikely to be conducive to meditation' </i>– MANCH?N MAGAN, WRITER AND BROADCASTER</b><br /><br /><i><b>'In this beautifully written story, Robert Sheehan shares his journey from chaos to stillness and how meditation can lead us to a place of connection and calm' –</b></i><b> DEB DANA, AUTHOR OF </b><i><b>ANCHORED </b></i><br /><br /><b>From Robert Sheehan, star of <i>Misfits</i> and <i>The Umbrella Academy,</i> and host of hit podcast <i>The Earth Locker</i>, comes a heartfelt journey to inner peace.</b><br /><br />In <i>Playing Dead</i>, Robert Sheehan shares intimate reflections on his search for purpose, looking back at the adventures – and misadventures – of his life so far, and sharing the profoundly transformative lessons he has learnt along the way.<br /><br />Meditation is at the heart of Robert's route to spiritual awakening. In <i>Playing Dead</i> he reveals the turbulence in his life that led him to seek calm and tranquility within. A beautiful, meandering memoir reflecting a rich tapestry of experience, uncovering how spirituality has become his anchor in the constant moving tide. Combining storytelling with letters, poetry, childhood memories and thoughtful musings on fame.<br /><br />Through this compelling description of his quest for inner stillness, Robert shows us how we can welcome a practice of meditation into our own lives, with tools for soothing your nervous system and focusing a fretful mind. In a world where our attention is constantly up for grabs, <i>Playing Dead</i> shows how we can give our souls the deep rest we crave.</p><p><b>"To spend any time immersing oneself in the ruminations of Robert Sheehan is to experience a wit and wisdom that harkens back to an age of enlightenment, all too rarely seen in modern times. Do yourself a giant favour; immerse yourself!" - Ron Perlman, Actor</b></p><p><b>"A meditation guide from a man with a mind most unlikely to be conducive to meditation. Robert’s effervescence in life and exuberant immersion in characters on screen make him an unlikely meditator… and, as a result, an ideal guide for others curious about exploring the practice." - Manch?n Magan, Writer and Broadcaster</b></p><p><b>"This book on meditation had me feeling zen enough to consider giving my chaotic mind a retirement package! If serenity could be bottled, Rob Sheehan would be a millionaire – consider me sold on the magic of meditation!" - Steve Blackman, screenwriter and producer</b></p><p><b>"<i>Playing Dead </i>shows us the power of a regulated nervous system to transform our human experience. In this beautifully written story, Robert Sheehan shares his journey from chaos to stillness and how meditation can lead us to a place of connection and calm." - Deb Dana, Author of Anchored</b></p><p><b>"<i>Playing Dead </i>is a beautiful and thought-provoking book showing how our raw, messy human experience can be transformed by meditation." - Maude Hirst, actor and meditation teacher</b></p>