About the Author Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, international mindfulness trainer, former Buddhist monk and award-winning author who is profiled in "The Living Spiritual Teachers Project" and featured in "The Mindfulness Movie." His new novel TRAVELERS was inspired by Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. When a mysterious and mind-bending Traveling pet therapist and her sentient canine come to the psych ward, the Doctor must confront his beliefs about the nature of conscious--and even death--in order to heal from his own agonizing grief and save a young, psychotic patient from demons both real and imagined. In addition to his Psychology Today Practical Mindfulness Blog, Donald's 15 books teach how to incorporate compassionate reflection into daily life. Award-winning books include: "The Mindfulness Toolbox"--winner of two Gold IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards as best book in the "Psychology" and "Body-Mind-Spirit" categories, "Clearing Emotional Clutter"--selected "One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2016" and "The Mindfulness Code"--chosen "One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2010." Other popular books include "One Minute Mindfulness," "The Mindfulness Code,"Living Kindness," and his newest book, "Reflect: Awaken to the Wisdom of the Here and Now." Donald has served as past vice-president of The Center for Mindful Eating, and has taught at both Portland State University and Lewis and Clark College Graduate School of Education and Counseling. He travels internationally, spreading seeds of Here and Now awareness as a health and business coach, keynote speaker, and mindfulness workshop leader. His books have been translated word-wide. Visit: www.MindfulPractices.com and the Reflect Community: www.facebook.com/mndfulpractices
Visit: www.MindfulPractices.com and the Reflect Community: www.facebook.com/mndfulpractices