Who Would You Be Without Your Story? - by Byron Katie (Paperback)

About the Book

In this collection of dialogues, volunteers share their thoughts about a variety of subjects with Katie, founder of The Work. Although these dialogues make fascinating reading--some are both hilarious and deeply moving at once--they are intended primarily as teaching tools.

Book Synopsis

This book is a collection of 15 dialogues that occurred throughout the United States and Europe with Byron Katie. Some of the people who worked with Katie have painful illnesses, others are lovelorn or in messy divorces. Some are simply irritated with a co-worker or worried about money. What they all have in common is a willingness to question, with Katie's help, the painful thoughts that are the true cause of their suffering. In every case we see how Katie's acute mind and fierce kindness helps each person dismantle for themselves what is felt to be unshakable reality.Although these dialogues make fascinating reading--some are both hilarious and deeply moving at once--they are intended primarily as teaching tools. Each took place in front of an audience, and Katie never lost connection with that audience, repeatedly reminding each person in the room to follow the dialogues inwardly, asking themselves the questions the participant must ask. The dialogue between Katie and these volunteers is an external enactment of precisely the kind of dialogue each person can have with their own thoughts. The results, even in the seemingly most dire situation, can be unimagined freedom and joy.

Review Quotes

"Byron Katie's workshops are riveting to watch, and not just because people are baring their souls. Katie's laser-like tough love burns away all illusions."
-- The Times (London)

About the Author

Since 1986, Byron Katie has introduced The Work directly to millions of people throughout the world at free public events; in prisons, hospitals, churches, corporations, universities, and schools; at weekend intensives; and at her nine-day School for The Work. She is the author of the best-selling books Question Your Thinking, Change the World; Loving What Is; I Need Your Love--Is That True?; and A Thousand Names for Joy.