For Prisoners
Discovering Sanity:
Mindfulness Practice in Prison
by Gary Allen
Discovering Sanity: Mindfulness Practice in Prison is an adaptation of the Discovering Sanity book we put out for solitary confinement. It contains the same detailed presentation on how to develop a sitting meditation practice, deal with difficult psychological states and emotions, and apply mindfulness throughout the day, but it’s aimed more toward the experience of general population and has some additional material this way.
For Veterans
Walking the Tiger’s Path:
A Soldier’s Spiritual Journey in Iraq
by Paul M. Kendel
(Tendril Press, 2011)
Paul M. Kendel (SSG Ret.) deployed with his National Guard unit out of Georgia to Iraq in 2005 hoping to use his knowledge of that land to bridge the gap between American soldiers and Iraqi civilians. However, the realities of war crushed his idealism when his buddies began dying at the hands of the enemy six weeks after their arrival.
Warrior’s Heart: Mindfulness Practice for Veterans
by Gary Allen
Specifically for military veterans, Warrior’s Heart presents how to be a warrior with your mind and life. It contains detailed instructions on how to work with wild thoughts, conflicted emotions, fear, and anxiety, including ways to address and start to unravel states of Post-Traumatic Stress. Drawing on ancient principles, Warrior’s Heart is a journey out of rage and alienation into self-confidence and connection to the world around you.
For Solitary Confinement
Discovering Sanity:
Mindfulness Practice in Solitary Confinement
by Gary Allen
Discovering Sanity: Mindfulness Practice in Solitary Confinement is for prison inmates living in a cell 23 hours a day who want to learn how to cope with their crazy minds and bring clarity into their lives. This book provides detailed instruction in how to use time in segregation as a way to transform it from a place of alienation and emotional difficulty into an experience of self-understanding and peace.