This book, amidst the fear of war and economic instability, offers a beacon of hope and a roadmap for personal growth and resilience in these troubled times.

-Suzie Housley, Midwest Book Review

In this extraordinary book, Leni de Mik illuminates our understanding of resilience and transformation . . . Her insights and practical guidance for an authentic and meaningful life harmonize beautifully with decades of research on human resilience.

-Ann S. Masten, author of Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development, and Regents Professor Emerita of Child Development at the University of Minnesota

The world is crying out for wise elders to step forward in these troubling times. Leni de Mik's new book is a clarion call to return to our hearts in a world gone mad. We all benefit from her 80+ years of experience and wisdom as she chronicles a life of activism in service to life. Read it now

-Patricia and Craig Neal, past publisher of Utne Reader, and co-founders, Center for Purposeful Leadership, co-authors, The Art of Convening

It is a terrible loss to define ourselves as victims of trauma and grieve the collapse of our easy way of life. Leni's book shines with the clear light of wisdom gained from fully living life no matter its harshness. Here, we learn questions and practices to awaken the power of the heart, no longer diminished as victims, people engaging wholeheartedly with life as caring and confident contributors. Thank you, Leni.

-Margaret Wheatley, author of 13 books, from Leadership and The New Science to Restoring Sanity

Feeling adrift in an uncertain world? Leni de Mik's How Shall I Stand Between River and Land? offers a welcome guide . . . If you're looking for courage, confidence, and balance in our chaotic times, this is a must-read.

-Erin Meyer, New York Times best-selling author of No Rules Rules and The Culture Map

As a long-time Buddhist teacher and author, I am happy to say that this is a book that has no "stink of Buddhism" (Leni also has spent years as a Buddhist practitioner) or of any specific religion, which lends to both its value and its deep spirituality.

-Tim Burkett, author of Nothing Holy About It, Zen in the Age of Anxiety, and Enlightenment Is an Accident

Weaving together wisdom, experience, and life stories, Leni de Milk has created a tapestry for living a heart-centered life. Blending practical guidance and thoughtful reflections, How Shall I Stand Between River & Land? offers inspiration for those seeking a balance between personal growth and a purposeful relationship with the world around them.

-Helen Davidson, blogger and life-story facilitator for older women at agelesspossibilities.org

Life stories, this story, must be read with intuition, that is between the lines, to appreciate her heart's wisdom.

-Steven Miles, MD, Prof Emeritus of Medicine and Bioethics, University of Minnesota, author of The Torture Doctors: Human Rights Crimes and the Road to Justice

This book is amazing! It is part memoir, part psychology, part admonition to the reader-there is so much in it! To me, it represents a lifetime of living, experience, and thought. Simply amazing.

-Marilyn J. Kaman, international judge, United Nations mission in Kosovo