Leo Buscaglia and Lessons on Love
Leo Buscaglia was a popular teacher, speaker, and author of inspirational books that offered self help advice on the subject of love.
By the time of his death, his books had sold millions of copies and he was a regular fundraising speaker for PBS pledge drives.
Background of Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia was born to an Italian immigrant family in Los Angeles on March 31, 1924. He died of a heart attack at the age of 74 on June 12, 1998. He was the youngest of four children and held a life long love of learning. He spent part of his childhood in Italy and part of it in the USA. He was raised in the Roman Catholic church but was heavily influenced by Buddhism as he traveled and studied throughout Asia. All these influences came together to give Buscaglia a unique perspective on life.Leo Buscaglia served in the Navy during the Second World War and attended the University of Southern California upon his release. He obtained his bachelor's degree, master's and doctorate from there and then became a faculty member.
A student in one of his classes had a profound effect on the course of his life. The student committed suicide and it troubled Buscaglia deeply that the university and society was so well equipped to deliver a proper education but seemed to forget how to cater to the human needs of individuals.
Leo Buscaglia and Love
In response to his soul searching on the subjects of death, suicide, love, and life, Leo Buscaglia formed a new non-credit class at the university called Love 1A. The class was a huge hit on campus. It led to a book based upon the teachings shared, and the opportunity to lecture on PBS. Soon Buscaglia was in demand as a speaker since his manner was heart felt, and being the 60s, his message was ready to be received.
Leo Buscaglia had a strong following because his message resonated with so many people. He also developed a reputation for hugging. He would often stay long after his lectures were over, and hug long lines of people as they filed out of the auditorium. His popularity soared and he became a popular speaker on radio and television talk shows. Five of his books were ranked on the New York Times bestseller list at the same time.
Books by Leo Buscaglia
 
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• "Love"
was published in
1972. It was based upon the famous Love 1A class taught by Leo Buscaglia in the 60s. It has been reprinted every few years
since then. It explores the phenomena called human love, the
barriers to obtaining it, and how to overcome them. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 5 stars out of 5. |
 
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"Way of the Bull" was published in 1973. This book is filled
with stories about the travels Leo Buscaglia took throughout
Asia on his spiritual quest. The bull is the Chinese symbol
for life, and Buscaglia's search for the meaning of life led
him to exotic locations where he met wonderful people. He
explains the relationships he made during his travels are what
made life meaningful. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 4 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "The Fall of Freddie the Leaf:
A Story of Life for All Ages" was published in 1982 and is
available as a book and audio book. This is an engaging book
for ages four and up about a leaf named Freddie. The story
follows Freddie throughout his life, as he changes colors in
the fall of his life and then glides to the ground to be
buried in winter snow at the end of his life. The book helps
readers and children better understand the concept of life and
death as being a natural cycle. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 4.5 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "Loving Each Other"
was published in 1984 and continues to be a popular book
today. This work is available as a book and audio book.
"Loving Each Other" is a guide to giving and receiving more
love. Buscaglia tackles the tough questions such as how to
treat friends and family with love in a way that properly
meshes lives together. Some of his self help advice related to
love reflects alternative thinking and insight. He gives the
book heart by sharing his own experiences with love from his
family as he was growing up. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 5 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "Living Loving and
Learning" was published in 1985 and is available as a book and
audio book. This book is a collection of the lectures Leo Buscaglia gave from 1970 to 1981. It is a treasure of the
wisdom imparted by this beloved man designed to help readers
become better human beings by showing love and affection to
all other living beings. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 4.5 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "Personhood" was written in
1986. This book takes a historical look at human ethics
through the ages. Leo Buscaglia explains that each person's
unique nature is needed to complete the tapestry that is
humanity, and that for society as a whole to awaken to love,
it must start with individuals awakening. He further relates
that the ultimate job of each person is to work towards
becoming fully human. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 4 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "Bus 9 to Paradise"
was
published in 1987. In this book, Leo Buscaglia offers self
help advice for readers who wish to experience more joy and
love. He explains it is possible to have paradise on earth if
we know where to look for happiness. He explains that beauty,
joy, and love are found in the simple things such as a flower,
dance, memories, family, and music. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 5 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "A Memory for Tino"
was published in 1988. This is a children's book by Leo Buscaglia in which he teaches children how to experience joy
by thinking of others first. The book includes discussion
questions at the end. The book was made into a movie in 1996,
and distributed freely to schools so children could learn
about the joys of giving to others. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 5 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "Papa, My Father:
A Celebration of Dads" was published in 1989 and is available
as a book and audio book. This work is a memoir that pays
tribute to Buscaglia's father. His dad was uneducated but
taught Buscaglia and his siblings important lessons in life on
love, ecology, democracy, and how to enjoy living. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 5 stars out of 5. |
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"Seven Stories of
Christmas Love" was published in 1992 and is
available as an illustrated book and audio book. In it, Buscaglia shares holiday stories from his life that are
heartfelt expressions of love. He explains Christmas love
should last longer than a single day because joy and goodwill
aren't seasonal. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 4.5 stars out of 5. |
 
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• "Leo Buscaglia's Love Cookbook" was
published in 1994 and is a departure from Buscaglia's usual
self help advice books. This is an actual cookbook that
contains 115 easy to make recipes for loving cooks to share
with their families. The book contains a section of romantic
dinners for two, recipes for loving meals for four to six
people, and loving dinners for eight to ten family members.
The recipes are fun to follow even for novice cooks. This book
makes a great gift, especially for newlyweds. If you click on the image to the left it will open a new tab/window on Amazon.com, where users have given this book 5 stars out of 5. |
Leo Buscaglia Foundation
Leo Buscaglia loved life to its fullest and he enjoyed sharing his love. His goodwill help offered to others was unconditional, but when debtors sought to repay him, Buscaglia preferred they pass the goodwill on to others instead. In that light, the foundation carries on his mission today. It exists to help others and encourage them to show their appreciation by helping someone else as soon as they are able.
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