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Master Sheng Yen was a master of both the Caodong and Linji lineages. He wrote some books that are actually transcriptions, more or less, of retreats he led.
One book that I have listed in our wiki is "The Method of No-Method". I personally do like this book. For the most part, as I understand it, the schools of Chan aren't as different as the schools of Zen. They share practices and whatnot as well. I also wholly recommend Essential Chan Buddhism and Attaining the Way, also by Sheng Yen, seems to be a hit as well, but I've not read it yet.
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I hope you get much better. Namo Amituofo.
Currently reading 'Attaining the Way', can really recommend it. It's full of clear instructions both on the practice of Hua Tou and Silent illumination. It includes teachings from contemporary masters Xuyun and Sheng Yen, and from Jiexian and Boshan of the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) :
Attaining the Way: A Guide to the Practice of Chan Buddhism