Out of nowhere, like a fresh breeze in a marketplace crowded with advice on what to believe, comes Byron Katie and what she calls "The Work." In the midst of a normal life, Katie became increasingly depressed, and over a ten-year period sank further into rage, despair, and thoughts of suicide. Then one morning, she woke up in a state of absolute joy, filled with the realization of how her own suffering had ended. The freedom of that realization has never left her, and now in you can discover the same freedom through The Work presented in Katie's bestselling books.

The Work is simply four questions that, when applied to a specific problem, enable you to see what is troubling you in an entirely different light. As Katie says, "It’s not the problem that causes our suffering; it’s our thinking about the problem." Contrary to popular belief, trying to let go of a painful thought never works; instead, once we have done The Work, the thought lets go of us. At that point, we can truly love what is, just as it is.

We're enormous fans of Byron Katie here at ABC, having seen ourselves how her simple questions can change lives.

Our ABC Spirituality buyer Femke is thrilled to let you know that Byron Katie has agreed to give an exclusive book signing at the American Book Center! "I am so happy to provide you with the opportunity to meet this remarkable woman who TIME magazine has called "A Spiritual Innovator for the New Millenium!"

If you would like to meet Byron Katie and have your books signed by her, we recommend coming early. We will not be taking reservations for this event and expect it to be popular.

You can find Femke's review of Katie's seminal book "I Need Your Love" and more info on Byron Katie on our blog. Just follow the link on the top of this event page.