About the Author

Ondrea Levine and Stephen Levine are close collaborators in teaching, in practice, in life. Together they are the authors of more than eight books, some of which bear Stephen's name only as author, but all of which Ondrea had a hand in. Together they are best known for their work on death and dying. They are, also, the parents of Buddhist teacher and writer, Noah Levine.

Reviews

"...enlightening and heart opening." --Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness-- "Reviews"

"I have been a huge fan of Stephen and Ondrea Levine's work for many years. Their deep, healing and transformative teachings have had a profound impact on my life. They are authentic teachers of great wisdom and heart." --Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author, Happy for No Reason-- "Reviews"

"I read this wise and loving journal avidly, with deep gratitude and delight. These intimate old Dharma friends share how broken hearts, nakedly encountering death and mortality, can catalyze open hearts and selfless service. Their grace-full co-meditations and very special brand of partner spirituality will edify and enrich us all." --Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within and Buddha Standard Time-- "Reviews"

"In The Healing I Took Birth For, Stephen not only autobiographically accounts Ondrea's life, her selfless service, bouts with illnesses, writings, workshops and more, but takes their teachings to a more intimate place than ever before. Through implementing the insights, wisdom, and knowledge shared in The Healing I Took Birth For, I can unequivocally say that I am a better human being because of it." --Chris Grosso, www.TheIndieSpiritualist.com-- "Reviews"

"In this exceptional book, Ondrea uses the depth of her mind and heart to heal her body and finds, in her suffering, compassion." --Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now and Still Here-- "Reviews"

"Interweaving her own story with perennial teachings on mindfulness practice and devotional yoga. This book is a profound healing." --Miribai Starr-- "Reviews"

"Ondrea Levine's book reveals her courageous willingness to face the inner linings of her heart and the fearful caverns of her egomind. The honesty and transparency of her selfexploration is filled with a sensitivity, grace, gentleness, and wisdom that represents the One. Ondrea paves the way for the reader to follow her in an amazing commitment to a uniquely beautiful journey of the heart. This book is truly a love story of how two extraordinary people become one heart as they face the challenges of illness, pain, and death--not seeing them as enemies, but as an exploration of their way to freedom." --Gerald. G. Jampolsky, M.D., founder of Attitudinal Healing; Diane V. Cirincione, Ph.D., CEO of Attitudinal Healing International-- "Reviews"

"This is a brave and intimate, tender and healing story. Great love, strong medicine, just what the heart needs." --Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart-- "Reviews"

"What a story! And how amazing it seemed as I followed the growth or maturation or . . . or expansion of mind and spirit of someone already so obviously ready, 33 years ago, to hop aboard the same spiritual train where you were punching tickets." --Lee Quarnstrom, writer-practioner-prankster-- "Reviews"