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"Here we find the wisdom, practical help and comfort we need to rebound from any kind of hardship, crisis or adversity.  Azim Khamisa and Jillian Quinn inspire and empower us to transform our most difficult and heart-breaking experiences into soulful journeys. They walk us step-by-step on a path of spiritual alchemy both simple and profound.  This book is a gift to one in need of solace; I pray it finds its way to every heavy heart." – Marianne Williamson, New York Times #1 best-selling author

On February 24, 2009, The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit: How to Bounce Back from Life’s Hardest Hits hit bookstore shelves all over America and in Australia and New Zealand, too!  In this elegantly simple book best-selling authors,  Azim Khamisa  and Jillian Quinn, offer readers a practical prescription for overcoming adversity of any kind and coming out on top of whatever hits come their way.  Offering spiritual solutions to the most human and material crises and losses, they walk us step-by-step through our most painful ordeals and lead us to the happiness waiting on the other side.  

In this uncertain world and in these volatile times, no one is immune to the trials, setbacks and heartbreaks of life.  Unquestionably, bad things do happen to good people.  Though it’s impossible to completely avoid blows to our relationships, our careers, our finances, and our health, we can learn a new way of thinking and being in the world that allows us to respond with more ease and grace.  

The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit is a beacon of information and inspiration when the going gets tough.  It reveals a comprehensive plan for facing and surmounting the troubles and sorrows we all face.  In this comforting book, the authors expertly and compassionately guide us as we learn to tap into the power of our own bulletproof spirits.  First, unveiling the thinking and behavior patterns that keep us stuck in grief, anger and pain, the authors then show us how to use the hardest hits we take to create the life of our dreams. 

Azim Khamisa is the embodiment of the bullet-proof spirit. Hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, Former President Bill Clinton and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Azim carries his inspirational message of spiritual resiliency, forgiveness, peace and hope into a world in desperate need of each. Following the loss of his only son in 1995 to a senseless murder, Azim chose the path of forgiveness and compassion rather than revenge and bitterness, and this amazing choice led to the establishment of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation and the subsequent forgiveness movement which has reached millions. His profound work has been featured in the New York Times, People magazine, Parade magazine, the Washington Post and U.S.A. Today, as well as on NBC’s Today Show and KPBS's Fresh Air. Azim lives in La Jolla, California and is a father and grandfather.

Jillian Quinn is an Associate Minister at the Interfaith Temple in New York City, a member of Spiritual Directors International, and a sought-after spiritual and life coach. Jillian is also the host of Bounce Back with Jillian Quinn, a talk radio show in New York's Hudson Valley that is devoted to helping listeners find the happiness on the other side of the hits they've taken. She is a sought-after spiritual coach and a member of Spiritual Directors International. Jillian speaks and conducts workshops on topics such as spiritual resilience and forgiveness around the country.  Her work has been featured on The Early Show on CBS, The Discovery Channel, The God Show, in magazines such as Self , Personal Excellence, and Savvy Family and on countless radio shows around the country, including programming on National Public Radio affiliate stations. She is also the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for scholarship in the area of Transcendental Philosophy.  She lives in Millbrook, New York with her husband and three young children.

About the Downloadable Documents

The downloadable documents, articles and photos below are included to help answer any questions you might have about Azim and Jillian' work and to provide you with all the informational materials you may need for your purpose. We also invite you to take a look at the About the Authors section of this site to learn more about these two "bulletproof spirits".

Documents

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• The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit - Press Release
• Azim's Bio
• Jillian's Bio
• Advanced Praise for Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit

Articles

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• "Lessons in Grace at Trader Joe's" by Alexis Ahrens, www.godblesshumanity.com
• Book Review - Publishers Weekly
• Feature in Self magazine - coming soon
• Personal Excellence magazine -
• People magazine
• Oprah magazine
• USA Today
• New York Times
• Parade Magazine
• Science of Mind (cover story)
• React Magazine (cover story)
• Savvy Family
• Poughkeepsie Journal -http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?NoCache=1&Dato=20090412&Kategori=NEWS06&Lopenr=904120329&Ref=AR
• Florida Today
• Amarillo Globe-News
• Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
• Tucson Citizen
• The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
• The News-Sentinel - Indiana
• Charleston Daily Mail
• Fosters Daily Democrat - New Hampshire
• South Coast Today - Massachusetts
• Connecticut Post
• Southtown Star - Chicago
• Sauk Valley Newspapers - Illinois
• Canton Rep - Ohio



 

TV Appearances

• The Discovery Channel
• The Early Show on CBS
• NBC’s Today Show
• NBC Nightly News
• Real Life — NBC
• Fresh Air National Public Radio
• Channel 10 Leaders San Diego
• Nippon TV — Japan
• PBS’ “The Mystery of Love”
• “The Power of Forgiveness” Documentary
• The Pat McMahon Show on AZTV-7

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Advance Praise for The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit

"Codifying that elusive thing we call emotional resilience, The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit is also a clear call to action. With sensitive hand-on-your-shoulder encouragement, the authors prescribe practical strategies to prevail over the disappointments, losses and tragedies that befall every human life."
--Walter Anderson, CEO and Publisher of Parade magazine

"Here we find the wisdom, practical help and comfort we need to rebound from any kind of hardship, crisis or adversity.  Azim Khamisa and Jillian Quinn inspire and empower us to transform our most difficult and heart-breaking experiences into soulful journeys. They walk us step-by-step on a path of spiritual alchemy both simple and profound.  This book is a gift to one in need of solace; I pray it finds its way to every heavy heart."
--Marianne Williamson, New York Times #1 best-selling author

“The Secrets of the Bulletproof Spirit skillfully describes the invincible spiritual backbone which we are innately equipped.  The authors compassionately introduce us to it, and are our wise guides to developing and activating it in all aspects of our life.  Don’t just read this book, let its spirit sink deeply into your awareness and become radically alive.”
--Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation: Fulfilling Your Soul’s    Potential

"Azim Khamisa and Jillian Quinn are both able to draw from difficult lessons learned in their own lives to nurture the grace and strength in others.  Readers will be encouraged and inspired by this book and these extraordinary human beings."
--Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund

“Thorough and enlightening, this book will help readers face life’s challenges with a full arsenal of tools.”
--Publisher’s Weekly