Russell S. Donda and Kenneth M. Heilman, M.D., are the co-authors of “Neuroscience and Fundamentalism,” a provocative article in Tikkun that fascinated me when I read it last year. I’ve kept track of Russ Donda on Facebook, and today he’s pleased to share his comments on bestselling author Thomas Moore’s newest book, A Life at Work, about cultivating the spirit through meaningful labor.
—Robin
Guest blogger:
Russell S. Donda, Synogen Inc.
Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul, has just released his newest book, A Life at Work. I have read Care of the Soul numerous times and consider its suggestions and ideas to be profoundly life-changing. It’s at the top of my “favorites” book list, and I often recommend it to new friends.
Whatever was done so splendidly in and with Care of the Soul seems to have now somehow found its true way home. A Life at Work has emerged from the cocoon of Tom’s heart into a healing balm of thoughts, ideas, and words fully understandable—yet immeasurably life-changing. In Care of the Soul, I re-read many sentences as I attempted to fully understand the gift of ideas being presented. Not so in this new book. Reading, discovery, encouragement, and amazement flowed with ease. Perhaps that’s just me. But maybe not.
Whether you have ever contemplated what it is you should be doing with your life or, perhaps more likely, if someone you know has been giving thought to what they want to do with their life, this book is a rare, beautiful, and precious “gemstone of guidance.” But make no mistake, please; it goes far beyond our selection of the right work. For all of us, Thomas Moore steadily offers hope that a life of beauty, achievement, and tranquility arises from the ordinary—when it’s valued as extraordinary.
Can you tell I am recommending this book? I hope you will enjoy it.
Russell S. Donda resides in Gainesville, Florida, where the sun shines on him and the biomedical industry’s technology startups. As an associate of the venture fund Synogen, he helps medtech projects secure the funding necessary to accelerate development.
Robin Mizell: Treated & Released 
the authentic life is what it’s all about –
a genuine expression of who we are, what we are capable of
meaningful work is a vital part of this
some people realise this only too late
Russ is a member of the Barque forum that discusses Thomas Moore’s work. Registration is free and all who are interested in shared interests are invited to join. Thank you Robin and Russ for sharing this response.
I meant to include the URL for the free Barque forum:
http://thomasmoore.ning.com
Thomas Moore is now posting to the forum while “on the road” during his book tour for A Life at Work. His next appearances are in Washington, DC.
Visit Barque: Thomas Moore at http://barque.blogspot.com for a list of links related to his 2008 events.
DJ at Barque:
Thomas Moore’s new book is especially relevant to me in the current stage of my life, so I’m glad you shared the links.