Many people who want to start learning Breslov Chassidus or get into the world of Rebbe Nachman, usually go straight to Likutei Moharan which is the main collection of Rebbe Nachman’s longer Torah lessons. This usually doesn’t work out since that sefer (book) is hard to understand at first and most people get turned off very quickly. Thankfully, there are many other Breslov books that can help one understand the world of Breslov Torah, Rabbi Nachman and what he was trying to tell us. This is a list of essential English Breslov books that one should begin with. I put links to purchase them on Amazon because they are not available everywhere. If you click on one of the links and buy the book, I will get a small commission.
Through Fire and Water
Through Fire and Water is an amazing biography about Rav Noson of Breslov – the main student of Rebbe Nachman. Rav Noson or Rav Natan is the reason why Breslov is alive today. He recorded every single thing that Rebbe Nachman ever said and compiled and printed many of the books. This book contains an amazing amount of important information about Breslov.
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Until the Moshiach
Until the Mashiach is an important biography about Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. Lots of important dates, travels, stories and background information. An essential reference work for every student of Breslov.
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Crossing the Narrow Bridge
Crossing the Narrow Bridge answers many of the practical and technical questions that puzzle those who are making their first acquaintance with Breslov teachings. This is a must read book for any Breslover. It gives practical advice on how to incorporate Rebbe Nachman’s teachings in modern daily life.
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Advice
ADVICE (Likutey Etzos) was compiled by Rav Noson in order to present Rabbi Nachman’s teachings in a systematic way. The reader can thus gain an understanding of all the main themes and concepts of Rebbe Nachman’s ideas.
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Tzaddik (Chayei Moharan)
Containing numerous conversations and a variety of the Rebbe’s sayings, stories, dreams and visions, this work gives readers a clearer picture of who Rebbe Nachman was and the import of his teachings. This is an English translation of Chayei Moharan.
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Rebbe Nachman’s Wisdom – Sichos HaRan
This classic work presents Rebbe Nachman’s everyday conversations and fundamental teachings on everything from faith, joy and meditation to Kabbalistic insights. This is an English translation of Sichos HaRan.
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There are many more English Breslov books to learn as well but these six gems are a good place to start.
