Greg speaking on hope, October 24, at the Cancer Support Community (CSC).
Greg was given a warm welcome by both presentation attendees and CSC Program Director, Renata Sledge, MSW, LCSW. Here are a few of the solid program reviews:
“Very much enjoyed the material and look forward to reading the book [Journey Beyond Hardship]! Thank you so much for your insight and deep caring.” Julia Germanese-Clark
“I thought it was wonderful that you were able to give such clear responses to questions.” Ruth Ann Edwards
“Triple A [exercise] seems practical and doable. This is all like a Rumi quote! I almost get it, but I need to think it through again and again.” Tess Pardini*
CSC is an international not-for-profit that provides free, high-quality support for cancer patients and their loved ones. The St. Louis CSC is a beautiful facility located off Manchester and 270, with several large, lush group therapy rooms, and larger spaces for yoga, Tai Chi, and presentations. It includes a fully functioning kitchen for special classes on food prep for cancer patients.
CSC runs weekly psychotherapy groups for cancer patients led by licensed counselors extensively trained in the CSC model. The organizations also offer similar groups for loved ones of the cancer patients. In addition, counseling groups are provided for survivors of specific kinds of cancer.
CSC was joined a few years back by Gilda’s Clubs, and all services are free, thanks to the hard work and generosity of the local and national boards’ of directors. For more information visit www.cancersupportstl.org or call (314) 238-2000.
You can order a copy of Journey Beyond Hardship by clicking the Amazon button on the “Book” page of this website.
By the way, if you’ve already read Journey Beyond Hardship, please consider writing a review on Amazon.
*All quotes offered with written permission from those quoted.
Amazon readers have given 100% 5-Star Reviews to Greg Pacini’s new book, Journey Beyond Hardship. Here are their powerful and positive reviews:
Two Thumbs Up!
This is a positive, affirming book that helps take you through the ups and downs of life. The easy-to-read format offers clear guidance to take you along your journey. The “rest stops” are great tools to come back to when you need a tune-up. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is struggling to find their way to a peace within themselves.
—Lynne Christman
Profound and Insightful!!!
Greg Pacini has written a book that shares many profound insights with his readers. The book is written as if the reader is on a road trip. This format encourages a way of exploring the journey through the hardships of our lives. The idea of rest stops along the way suggests the reader should stop and reflect on varied ways of self-care that are offered at these junctures in the book. Life can be filled with ups and downs and Pacini’s book offers many ways to work through the hardships presented to many of us in life. I particularly enjoyed the chapter: “Further Destinations: Matters of Spirit.” This book offers compassionate and hopeful insights to all who read it. I would recommend this to all who are seeking a path that gives meaning to the many facets of suffering.
—Mary Francis Hoffman PHD, RSME, RYT
An Insightful and Practical Resource.
This book offered clarity and hope at a difficult time in my life. As I experienced multiple hardships at once my inner world was chaotic and frightening and the journey metaphor offered a practical approach and first steps and is easy to understand. I’m now rereading both this book and Journey Beyond Diagnosis as they are packed with good stuff and have many layers. Still on round two I’m comforted by curling up somewhere cozy with this book.
—Mamamia
See the reviews on Amazon or order your copy by clicking the Amazon button on the “Book” page of this website.
“Greg’s new book, Journey Beyond Hardship, is a book I personally recommend to anyone going through challenging times. 
? This is part of the forward I wrote for the book: ‘Greg offers a loving and effective roadmap for getting through hardship, complete with tools for the trip. Not only that, his book gives all of us insights for a meaningful vital life…’
If you or someone you know could use some extra support right now, please check out this book. Sending you much love,
Anita”
Thank you very much, Anita. And here’s the good news I’ve been waiting to share.
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Hay House, one of the world’s largest publishers, is now carrying Journey Beyond Hardship in their Fall Catalog! Order it by simply clicking this Amazon link: 
https://www.amazon.com/…/obi…/ASIN/1504329104/hayhousecom-20 or through the Hay House catalog here: http://www.hayhouse.com/catalogs/balboa-press-catalog.
Larry Dossey, MD, and Anita Moorjani, both New York Times bestsellers, endorse the book. And I just discovered three wonderful reviews of the book on Amazon.
As much as I dislike self-promotion, here I go, and let me explain. If the book sells well in the Fall Catalog, it may be included in the Holiday Catalog, which is seen by tens of millions. That means millions of people may learn about a book that can really help them, and that’s why I wrote it. So, consider ordering a copy as a holiday gift.
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Thanks, and much peace,
Greg
- “Outstanding speaker!”
- “Very appropriate, important topic and the speaker was engaging.” Sarah J.
- “Enjoyed awesomely.” Modenia Black-Drake
- “Presenter had good rapport with the audience and created good interaction.”
- “Top notch!!” Mike Boyd
- “Liked that I was forced to go deep.” Patty Valentini
- “Feel like this is the first person who understands how I feel. Everyone should have this session.” Cindy Carter
- “Reality was presented-life as a whole.”
- “Surprising and interesting.”
- “I learned something about the biology of hope.”
- “Excellent presentation which promoted a deeper understanding of subject.” Cindy Ralston
- “Very good; Interaction.”
- “Compassion fatigue spelled out for me.” Hugh Schaffer
- “I would be interested to have you share info re: Compassion fatigue with my nurses, if I can find funding and approval.”
- “Very helpful.” Darlene Jerose
- “Necessary topic for SG leaders of incurable disease. Gained some tools for coping. Thanks.” Gail G. McCray
- “An energetic presentation by an energetic presenter.” Godfrey Taylor
- “I have a greater understanding of hope.”
- “Very enthusiastic about his field. Well communicated.”
Susie Novis Durie, (center) President, IMF, and Suzanne Batagglia, IMF Director, Member Events
New York Times bestseller, Anita Moorjani, posted the endorsement below on her Facebook page just days before her dear friend and mentor, Dr. Wayne Dyer, died. Dr. Dyer wrote the foreword for Anita’s bestseller, “Dying To Be Me.” She and Dr. Dyer became close colleagues, eventually leading major workshops together around the world. 
Anita, I and her staff began communicating last year. Those early exchanges led to Anita’s willingness to write the foreword for my book, Journey Beyond Hardship. We continue to stay in touch. Anita is a remarkable woman with a remarkable experience that baffles the medical community: complete recovery from terminal cancer following a Near Death Experience.
Many of you know I’ve been working with the chronically and terminally ill for over 25 years. In Journey Beyond Hardship, I address both the topic of The Self, and the topic of spirituality because many dealing with hardship come face-to-face with both subjects: “Who am I, and what’s life really about?”
Those are both questions Anita Moorjani is uniquely qualified to answer, and why her work is included in my book. Here’s a quote from Dying To Be Me: “In truth, I’m not my body, my race, religion or other beliefs, and neither is anyone else. The real self is infinite and much more powerful…During my NDE [near death experience], there was nothing outside of my greater awareness because I was one with the entirety of Universal energy…The infinite self is our essence. It’s who we truly are…”
I read Anita’s book years ago, and have it available for clients in my office. When my book was nearing completion last year the question became, who might be willing to endorse it? Anita was one of the first people who came to mind. Her work had become a poignant reference in my new book. More importantly, her loving presence reflects well the spirit I intend my work to express. I feel fortunate that she graced my book with her involvement.
Anita returned to the public eye this week for the first time since Dr. Dyer’s death and reports feeling his presence and support. Look for Anita Moorjani’s new book next Spring.
Here are some comments from attendees at the Denver Barnes and Noble book signing presentation. They gave me the OK to publish their remarks:
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