Boulder, CO — September 2019 – Watson Caring Science Institute has a new publication imprint, Lotus Library as part of its non-profit 501C(3) organization.
Following from the philosophy and theory of Caring Science, Lotus Library aims to encompass and showcase a humanitarian, human science orientation to human caring processes and phenomena. Its’ mission is rooted in compassionate care and healing of the mind-body-spirit as one. Jean Watson, Founder and Director of WCSI said: “Our publications exemplify a transdisciplinary approach to sustaining caring/healing as a global covenant with humanity/Mother Earth.”
Managing Editor of Lotus Library is Watson’s daughter Julie Watson, a Caritas Coach®. “Lotus Library will provide a forum for nurses and others to give voice to experiences which otherwise may be ignored or dismissed.” she said. Lotus Library will publish work aimed at celebrating the mysteries of life, death, suffering and joy, embracing the miracles and mysteries of existence – exemplifying Caring Science theory.
Book Signing
There are currently 3 books in production and will be launched with a book signing at the International Caritas Consortium October 17th, 2019 in San Francisco, California. They will also be available as an Ebook.
Current Titles in production are:
- Miracles and Mysteries Witnessed by Nurses, Edited by Jean Watson. A compilation of everyday miracles and mysteries witnessed by nurses. Compiled by Jean Watson, with multiple nurse authors. Publication date Oct 1st, 2019.
- Birds Hold Our Secrets, a Caritas Story of Grief and Remembering, by Anna Biley, DIP. N, MSC, DCS, Caritas Coach®. A memoir of Conscious Dying and living out the Caritas Processes®. Publication date Oct 1st 2019.
- Spiritual Awakening of a Nurse/Despertar Espiritual de un Enfermero, By Héctor Rosso, BSN, RN, CDE, MA, Caritas Coach®. A nurse’s story of deep transformation and discovery through Caring Science. In Spanish and English. Publication date Oct 1st, 2019.
For further information on Lotus Library: Julie Watson julie@watsoncaringscience.org.
For further book please visit the Lotus Library in The Caring Store.
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