Jc Bretto: 2 books

Where do we find wisdom? In great books? In difficult ascetic practice? In some cases, yes. But wisdom lies too in a heightened awareness of ourselves, of others and of the world around us. This book offers "practical steps to spiritual growth", essays and exercise to lead you, not away...

How can you lose forty pounds in three months? And with no supplements, no pricey plans, no special foods? It may be easier than you think; in fact, says J. C. Bretto, largely a matter of nutritional common sense. It was for the author, who went from 255 to 215 pounds in three months (and continues to lose weight today), all the while exercising less than in years of gaining weight.