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Reviewed by Edith Wairimu for Readers' Favorite
The feeling of compassion sounds obvious to many, but what most people do not realize is that it is one of the most delicate aspects of being human, that not only needs balancing and courage but also mastery while still maintaining authenticity. The Compassion Code by Laura Jack tackles the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how to achieve a balance between both. Also included in the book are the benefits of compassion, the difference between condoning and having compassion, the relationship between compassion and communication as well as grief. In a nutshell, Laura covers the topic of compassion in its entirety. One of the best things about the book is that Laura writes from the heart. It is easy to tell that the topic is close to her as she incorporates her real-life experiences too.
As I read The Compassion Code by Laura Jack, I couldn’t help thinking to myself what a timely read the book was. Every day for me is a realization of how important words are and the need to be compassionate and understanding towards what others are going through. Laura Jack puts into perspective what compassion really means and how to express it to those around us. Like many other people, I have often struggled with what to say to someone going through a hard time. It was exciting to find this very dilemma addressed in The Compassion Code, as well as other aspects relating to compassion. The book’s subtitle, How to Say the Right Thing When the Wrong Thing Happens, is therefore obviously spot on.
