April 20, 2007
Dear Friends,
I want to alert you to a few coming events, but before I get to those I’d like to recommend a fabulous book about the power of the mind to change our lives for the better. TRAIN YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, by Newsweek science writer Sharon Begley, examines the latest research in neuroplasticity in a quest to understand how mindful awareness practices can have the powerful effects on reducing stress, relieving anxiety, and increasing immunity that have recently been measured, both in Buddhist practitioners and research volunteers. The book raises all sorts of exciting and encouraging possibilities. In particular, it highlights the health we all stand to gain through increased self-awareness.
Next, to let you know about some upcoming events where I’ll be speaking, in Southern California, Boston, and Baltimore. Some are for the general public, some for students, and some for mental health professionals. In any event, I’d love to see you!
Saturday, April 21 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Noon Keynote address
“Literary Orange” Day of (30!) Authors
Orange Co Public Libraries Benefit Event
HYATT REGENCY ORANGE COUNTY HOTEL
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
Phone: 714-566-3000 http://www.ocpl.org/literaryorange
Tickets required
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Sunday, April 22 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Talk about GAINING
Brentwood Donald Kaufman Country Library
11820 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90049
(310) 575-8273
FREE to the public
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Tuesday, April 24 8:00-9:30pm
Harvard University
Talk for Harvard Women’s Center & ECHO
617-495-4292 http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~hcwc/
Open to Harvard Community only
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12TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS @ UCLA
Saturday, April 28 11am - 12pm
Book Signing
Angel City Press - Booth 332, by Royce Hall
Sunday, April 29 3:00-4:00 p.m.
“Memoir: Lessons Learned” - Panel discussion
UCLA, Haines 39
www.latimes.com/festivalofbooks
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ACADEMY FOR EATING DISORDERS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Thursday, May 3 4:30-6:00pm
Presentation with Dr. Mark Warren
847-498-4274 www.aedweb.org
Conference registration required
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ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN BOOK FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 12 11am-4pm
“All in the Family” panel discussion
213-241-0254 www.apalc.org/bookfestival.htm
That’s it for now!
Be well, stay well-
Aimee
Aimee Liu
www.aimeeliu.net
gainingthetruth@gmail.com
