The Gift In the Wound

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Diáne Mandle revolutionizes the autobiography with her latest book, The Gift in the Wound. 

Diáne engages the reader by sharing only pivotal moments from her fascinating life in vignettes. Each brief and charming chapter ends with provocative questions to invite readers to reflect on their own life experiences and to appreciate the "gifts in the wounds" in their own journeys. Diáne has lived quite the life as the progeny of a beautiful but narcissistic French ballerina and Jewish American World War II soldier turned successful costume jewelry businessman. She becomes a Bohemian theater artist during the 1960s and 70s in Europe and the US. Later, as a single mother with two young sons to raise, Diáne takes a bold turn that results in her going from welfare to being a clever leader of respectable local civic organizations. But even though she is on her way to conventional success, she is unhappy and stifled. So, she then again makes another bold and risky change and follows her heart. This leads her on a path to become a sound and energy healer and performer who has touched thousands of lives over the last 25 years. The Gift in the Wound is a compelling page turner! Diáne resists the temptation to go into copious details or comprehensive chronology that could have easily warranted a 300+ page memoir. (However, I do hope there will be a The Gift in the Wound, Part 2. I personally would love to read more about her magical life and work as a healer.) The Gift in the Wound makes for an inspiring and entertaining individual read but would also be delightful to read with others in groups, classes, or book clubs. 
Lil Glamben, www.menopausalsuperpowers.com

"This story evokes the hero/heroine's journey. It is an inspiring story of facing challenges and the use of strong inner practice and study to heal others as well as oneself. "
Jen DeMarco, 

Diane Mandle's The Gift in the Wound reveals a common thread in our humanity, first, via the confessional disclosures shared and personal wisdom gleaned from her well-travelled life, and second, in the parallel stories she invites us to create as we dare to answer the soul-stirring questions she poses. Brilliant.
William Tyler

From the start I found Diane Mandle's newest book; 'The Gift in the Wound' captivating. Engaging and empowering are the terms required to describe her heartfelt expressions. I laughed and cried with her as she chronicles a life of hardships, joy and divine interventions; railed against the injustices she endured, rejoiced in her accomplishments and found the gift in her journey of becoming. My most endearing discovery, in this well-crafted book, is the recognition of kinship. A reflective understanding, compassion and ultimate wisdom possible in the deeply human journey of living. I applaud Ms. Mandle's willingness to share her sojourn of life, her revelations and her mindful insights. 'The Gift in the Wound' is surely a 'Gift' to all who read this delightful book. 
Richard Rudis, (Karma Sonam Dorje) 

Description

Navigating a rich tapestry of pivotal experiences demands courage and the ability to maintain while turning difficult moments into blessings. The internationally renowned sound healer's journey is just that. Diane Mandle shares her traumas, joys and insights with the reader while empowering us to create our own story through questions at the end of chapters.

Bio

Diáne Mandle is an internationally known author, recording artist with Sounds True, Tibetan bowl practitioner and educator and the only state certified practitioner/ instructor in California. Diáne has given over 250 educational concert programs in 32 states as well as in India, Costa Rica, Mexico and St. Croix. She has been a frequent guest presenter at the Museum of Making Music, Cal. State San Marcos, The Golden Door, The Deepak Chopra Center, Rancho la Puerta and KPBS. She is a featured expert in the upcoming video series: Tao- Living in Balance along with healers such as Dr. Wayne Dyer and John Gray.

Diáne maintains a private sound healing practice in southern California where she also owns and operates the Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing School. She was part of the integrative therapy team at the San Diego Cancer Center and developed a successful sound healing program for incarcerated veterans with PDSD.

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