Deborah Solomon interviewed the people who knew Abstract-Expressionist painter Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) for this insightful portrait. Illustrated with twenty-five reproductions of Pollock's paintings, the book delves into the passions, conflicts, relationships, and influences of the artist considered the finest American painter of the twentieth century. e major Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Tibetan, and Zen). Each chapter contains a time-honored guided meditation on such themes as loving-kindness, equanimity, death -- and even cooking! Meditation for Life shows that Buddhist meditation is not just for Buddhists, but for everyone with a desire to live life more fully. No matter who you are or what your goal -- whether you want to start meditating, to revitalize your practice, or to find the perfect gift to share the joys of meditation with others -- this splendid book is right for you.