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Collected Works features Agapi Stassinopoulos for a reading from her book, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love. In Unbinding the Heart, author, speaker, and Huffington Post regular Agapi Stassinopoulos invites readers on an inspiring journey of inner exploration to reconnect with their true selves. Born in Greece, a country that celebrates life, Agapi learned the essential truths of happiness through the examples of wisdom, caring, playfulness, and generosity she saw all around her, starting with her own mother. She came to realize that everyone is born with an open heart, but that we quickly learn to put conditions on our happiness—comparing ourselves to others, casting judgment, doubting ourselves, allowing fear, entitlement, and self-righteousness to take hold—and slowly our hearts begin to close. In thirty-two personal, heartfelt stories full of insight and humor, Agapi takes us from her mother’s bountiful kitchen, where the seeds of fearless living were planted, to the London classical stage to an epiphany on a New York City bus—and inspires readers with the confidence to let go of the beliefs that bind them and come to a deeper understanding of life and love. Agapi Stassinopoulos was born and raised in Athens, Greece.  She holds a bachelor's degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, and a Master's in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.  Stassinopoulos has written two books on Greek gods and goddesses: Conversations with the Gods and Goddesses and Goddesses in Love.  She also coproduced and cohosted a documentary called "Quest for the Gods," shot on location in Greece.  She is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post, having collaborated on various projects with her sister, Arianna Huffington. Arianna Huffington says, "Besides being a loving sister, Agapi has an innate wisdom and a gift for communicating it to her readers.  The insight and passion that she brings to Unbinding the Heart, and the lessons it holds for bringing freedom and grace into our lives, make it a must-read book."   Click here to see Agapi Stassinopoulos on Oprah.com!