I’ve been a little slow out of the gate with this one, folks, and I’m sorry about that. Richard Goodman, author of the excellent Classical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine Vol I has released Volume II of the series! I have to say that I have never encountered a clearer, more enriching text about Chinese language anywhere. For those of us who don’t have easy access to someone to teach us classical Chinese in person, this text is a great resource. Even if you are already learning Chinese (modern or classical) you will find tremendous benefit in the book.
As I’ve discussed in many places, I believe that learning to read the Classical texts of Chinese medicine is one of the most important, and least appreciated, skills for the contemporary Chinese medicine practitioner. While nothing can replace clinical experience and the one-on-one education one receives in discipleship, delving into the roots of our medicine is not only intellectually stimulating but often directly applicable with patients. While this is not a simple task, it is well worth the effort. Texts like what Rick has written are a master key in acquiring this important skill.
A review of the newest volume on Amazon.com says:
“Since reading the first volume, I can now get through medical texts at a much faster rate and find that I need to rely less on the software I was using. Both volumes are mind opening due to the fact that the author uses texts that provide information that is now rarely taught. Most importantly, this series has given me the language skills that have allowed me to access the classics-I have learned more about Chinese medicine in the last 6 months than I had in the previous 5 years. I hope that eventually this series is used as required reading for Chinese medicine students.”
You can read many more reviews on Goodman’s site at Windstone Press.
The texts are further enhanced by the fact that Goodman is now teaching a free online class to accompany the text – the six lessons already out will be an incredible addition to your Chinese language learning. I’m sure there will be more to come. You can check out the class by clicking this link. You can also get free MP3 files and PLECO flashcards to enhance your learning experience. What more do you need, really?
Only one more thing is needed – the commitment to make Chinese language learning a central part of your study going forward. If you plan to make this commitment, why not announce it in the comments of this post? If enough people express interest, either in the comments or by private email, perhaps we could go through it as a group. I’d gladly start over in exchange for some company in the journey.
If all of this wasn’t enough, Rick has offered a special deal for Deepest Health readers. By using the link below, you can get both volumes of Classical Chinese Medical Texts : Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine for 55.95 with free shipping. On Amazon.com right now you could by both texts for just over $58. However, by purchasing using my link, a small portion of the sales will go to support ongoing writing on Deepest Health. Further, as I said, if enough people buy through my link and commit to going through the books, I’ll put together a special part of the site just for our collaborative learning process. More details on that if it becomes reality.
To take advantage of this offer, and help support Deepest Health by doing so, click on this link to purchase *special deal has now expired – thanks to everyone who participated* Richard Goodman’s texts, both Volume I and Volume II.
You can also, of course, buy the texts through Amazon or another outlet. That’s the option you’ll want to choose if you only want one of the books, as well.
Thanks for reading!
Eric
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