Walking Each Other Home: Conversations on Loving and Dying Kindle Edition

Each page has a least one golden nugget of wisdom, a sparkling diamond of truth. I have to sit on my hands after reading each page so I don't post the entire thing on FaceBook, spoil it for everyone who hasn't read it yet, and go to jail for copyright infringement. The book is beautifully laid out and the illustrations draw you in even further. I've had the great honor of sitting with Ram Dass at his house myself, and I've had the privilege of receiving teachings from Mirabia on several retreats, and this book captures the essence of these beings, and their love and wisdom shines through. Reading it, I am there in Maui again, swimming in the ocean of the love with them. What a gift.I was enjoying the hardcopy book so much, but I wanted to hear Ram Dass and Mirabia's voices, so I got the audio book too. I listened a little last night, and I heard some wisdom in a different way from what I gleaned from the written word. I think I'll do what I did as a kid -- lay down on the floor with pillows and blankets, turn on the audio book, and follow along with the words. I can't wait.

I am on a journey with a friend who is dying sooner than later. This book is helping me so much (and I’m an experienced hospice nurse). I’ve purchased copies for my friend and our whole circle so that we may all, together, walk this journey together in love rather than fear. It is a beautiful and important book. Also, gorgeous format.

Ram Dass had a stroke 20 years ago. Even though he can’t walk, can use only one arm, and is slower in putting words together, his memory and thinking are still sharp and the humbling physical experience has increased his wisdom. In their younger days he and Mirabai both spent two years in India with their guru, Neem Karoli Baba. After his death and their return to the U.S. they remained friends, getting together from time to time to work on projects and compare notes on their individual spirit journeys. In 2015, Ram Dass asked Mirabai to work with him on a book about dying. So Mirabai made visits to Ram Dass at his home in Hawaii and they had many conversations which she recorded. Sometimes she would read pieces from his former talks and writings and sometimes read from her journal entries and they would reflect on them. Mirabai noted that Ram Dass always tried to note what he was thinking in the moment, not the many answers he had given in the past. At times it was an interreligious dialogue. Mirabai notes that Ram Dass is a theist. He believes in God. Whereas she is more of an agnostic these days. That didn’t appear to get in the way of their discussions. The topic of grief is one they cover. She says, “I think that much of American society is in grief over the apparent loss of compassion, care, wisdom, and even humor in our leadership.” One of Ram Dass short simple statements: “Whatever you do, who you are is what will make the difference.” For Ram Dass, this question of identity comes from his association with his beloved guru. Those young Americans who were drawn to him experienced an unconditional love that had no favorites. It is a love that you finally do not do, but you become. Some of the subsections of the section on love: Love is More Powerful Than Death, Lose Yourself in Love, Love Heals, and Interconnected By Love. There is also a section on Being With the Dying. This 8 1/2 X 8 1/2 book is beautifully designed with hand lettering and artful illustrations. The last section of the book is Practices for Conscious Living and A Loving Heart. I can see no better way to deal with living in the situation we face today, and with facing our own and others’ inevitable deaths than to put these practices to use.

I purchased this book for myself, as I always add to my Ram Dass collection. This book being put together not only by Ram Dass but by Mirabai Bush seemed like a sure sign that this would be phenomenal. Nope! I could’ve done without Bush’s personal stories, movements (her writing about eating oatmeal before or after a chat with Ram Dass means nothing), opinions and very subtle political digs, assuming she knows how the majority of our country feels. That right there turned me off. Too much filler and repetition in this book thanks to her “contributions”.

Wonderful book on Kindle. Hardcopy design looks good, but the font is about 8 point. Very frustrating in reading it. Likely to be read by older readers, so not a good design choice.

This book is based on several key assumptions. It assumes that the soul survives death, with absolutely no justification or evidence or logic to support that assumption. It also assumes you understand and accept Buddhist and Hindu concepts, including reincarnation. Again, they give no justification, proof or logic for these assumptions. If you don't share these assumptions, you may not relate well to their advice. They also talk repeatedly about the value of love, but they don't explain why love is so important and magical. There are many different kinds of love but they don't take the time to define which type they are talking about. The words become cliches. If your thinking is already in alignment with their assumptions and respect for Eastern religions you will enjoy their book. If not, the book will not ring true for you.

This book is probably for us older readers who are closer to the final transition. Younger readers may not find the subject matter urgent, but it's about living as well as dying. Its very sensitive and Ram Dass shares his views on the reality of the death transition, and how to embrace this natural process without fear (or less fear) than Western culture and western medicine assign it. Another book from Ram Dass (with Mirabai Bush) that is well worth the read.

Although I've followed RD for a few years, this is the first of his that I've read. I've already purchased a couple copies as gifts and recommended to many others. I said to them about reading the book: It is like seeing an old friend and chatting about long-forgotten memories. 💫💫💫

I found great comfort in reading this book. Their view on dying is lovely (lack of expression?) - a way of looking forward to one's death as it is the only thing in this world we know is going to happen for sure. It will be more appreciated if you know Ram Dass and his teachings.

What a beautiful and meanigful book!It deals with death via a conversation between Ram Dass and his friend Miranda.It is uplifting and hte beautiful illustations make you want to dip into it despite the heavy subject.I bought it again to give to a friend.

What a beautiful, heartfelt book. I just love this book, it is a comfort and an emotional read I found myself in tears reading some of it, but surprisingly uplifting as well. Its a book that I will go back to again and again 🙏🙏🙏Namaste

This book is such a beautiful blessing. I am near the end and slowly reading each page savouring the profound lessons that are written with such simple beauty. With Baba Ram Dass recently dropping his body and returning to pure love it has felt like a loving last conversation on this plane. It has allowed me to process his death and feel a close connection with him. The hardback cover is also lovely. My favourite book ever written. Ram Ram x x x

Given to my husband following a near fatal fall and devoured by myself.A surprisingly great comfort ee the subject of death and has helped prepare me for my own and new spiritual journey.Beautifully written and easy to follow- anyone, any age would find comfort in reading about the topic of death.