Even a Stone Can Be a Teacher

by Sheldon B. Kopp

A psychologist draws upon parables, myths, and stories to illustrate the inspirational message that the experiences of everyday life, if viewed from the proper perspective, can be a source of personal growth and wisdom

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

211 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

Sheldon Bernard Kopp (29 March 1929 – 29 March 1999) was a psychotherapist and author, based in Washington, D.C. He was born in New York City, and received his PhD from the New School for Social Research. In addition to his private practice, he served as a Psychotherapy Supervisor for the Pastoral Counselling and Consultation Centres in Washington. He died of cardiac arrhythmia and pneumonia. He is also popular for his quotes. One of them is, "All of the significant battles are waged within the self."

Reviews

[Rhonda Rae Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes books come into your life right when you need them, right when you are ready to receive the message, right where they will do the most good for your spirit. This is one of those books. I stumbled upon it and was drawn in like it was speaking to me personally. It will be one I refer back to often and already want to read again but will let this first pass sink in a little brighter before I peruse through it's wisdom another time.

With recent revelations I've has within my own heart, I was ready to understand and dig up many nuggets within the covers of this book. My soul was open to take a deeper look and learn some new things that will help me continue to grow. As my thoughts were open and ripe with specific 'humaness' I witness just two days ago that blew a paradigm of mine, the seeds of Sheldon Kopp were planted on fertile ground.

I blew through this one like there was no tomorrow, soaked it up like I hadn't had any fluids for years, ate it like I was starved for nourishment, and literally couldn't put it down! Such truths and depth where the hungry soul can find solace and encouragement...woot!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Right book, right time.

[Rodeweeks · Rating 3 out of 5]

What I like about these kind of self-help books is that it forces you to come to terms with sometimes small but different and important things in your life. On the other hand, I can also understand why some people complain about these kind of books - is it really necessary to work both on current things in life and being reminded of things in the past? Perhaps.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another thought invoking read from Kopp. I have not found another author who challenges me to ponder life like Kopp does. I appreciate his struggle.

I was greatly intrigued by his claim that tragedy is only a Western idea. Can this really be true? I will have to investigate further.