Three Deep Breaths: Finding Power and Purpose in a Stressed-Out World

by Thomas F. Crum

Book Overview

A well-known keynote speaker, Aikido master and bestselling author presents his radically simple breathing technique as an antidote to our endemic "busy-ness." The parable format reveals three... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576753891
• ISBN13: 9781576753897
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great Book-Quick Read

I saw Tom Crum at a 3 day seminar called "Masters of Influence". He was one of my favorites (and there were plenty of good ones there). He has such a calm demeanor and heartfelt way of delivering his message. He was a great storyteller on stage, really allowing me to 'feel' what is was like when he met the Dali Lama. So I decided to purchase his book while at the seminar. It was fantastic. It was a quick read, but carried a profound message. He does an excellent job of teaching through his storytelling. Just about anyone can identify with the main character in one way or another, or at one time or another in their life. As the character learns, so do you the reader. I have recommended this book to several of my friends and family. Even my husband liked it! (he is a much tougher 'sell' than I am) There were even a few times I had tears in my eyes as a read. Very powerful. I can't emphasize enough what a wonderful little book this is. If you know anyone that feels stressed, overworked, or that they just don't have enough time get them this book.

Simple and superb lessons for achieving inner calm

The lessons of this book are as easy to use and sustain as the book is easy to read. At its most basic level Three Deep Breaths is a reminder to simply breathe deeply as a way to relax your tension. However, when you combine this with the three thoughts that Thomas Crum tells us should go along with these breaths, the affect is powerful. I use the techniques in this book when my kids are screaming, when my wife and I disagree and when my work takes an unexpected turn for the worse. In all of those situations, these techniques work wonders. Perhaps the highest praise I can offer is that I pushed my wife (who spends her days caring for the aforementioned screaming kids) to read it. She, too, thought it was wonderful.

A Beautiful Book

Three Deep Breaths is a beautiful book, outside and inside, that delivers simple but effective wisdom, tools, and practice techniques to live a life of power and purpose. The book is a guide that stays with the you and supports you through the every day hassles and stress of living, working, and being in the world.

This truly works

Okay so the story/parable was interesting and well-written. It was easy to identify with Angus' behavior at some level if not fully. But who needs another interesting story? It was the technique that I was interested in, the technique that boldly refers to finding "power and purpose in a stressed out world". So before I judged the book I practiced the simple breathing techniques for seven days. I am nothing if not a skeptic. I was stunned. They are amazing in simplicity and more so in their efficacy. Even as a fairly regular meditator I could sense the difference "in the moment" which is when of course we want to turn back stress and dis-ease. If you are looking for an easy-to-use, extremely effective, technique, buy this book...now. If you are looking for a great parable that amuses for a moment or two, save your money. The three deep breaths will change your life. Thanks, Tom Crum.

A Great Reminder

Although I was already familiar with Thomas Crum's work, this book provided a really nice synthesis of his ideas on how to lead a more centered, fulfilling, and less stressed life. The format of the book is simple and enjoyable, and I found it to be an excellent reminder of how to be my best in stressful times. -Plus, it's a great book to curl up with for an evening.