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charlibirb's review against another edition
3.0
This is WAAAAY more spiritual than scientific. It starts off scientific, then kind of stops. That being said, I gained a few good tips about this which makes me want to look into Buddhism a bit more. Just wish the book knew what it was a bit more, and had a different name or hook.
alexks's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
kitkat2500's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent book about the neuroscience of happiness. I learned alot about the brain, and how we're wired as human beings. It's helpful knowledge in understanding how to better work with our own brain to increase our level of wellbeing and joy, while reducing unnecessary stress and unhappiness. Several good recommendations for a regular meditation practice. Highly recommended.
beak's review against another edition
4.0
A book with some interesting points to make. Largely though, I found that the subject matter remained at a very basic level - on both the topics of mindfulness and brain function, which to me was a limitation. This book is also written in that distinct research-driven style, in which every point the author makes 'needs' to be backed up by study, which could explain the skin-deep subject matter.
Nonetheless, worth the read.
Nonetheless, worth the read.
pbobrit's review against another edition
3.0
This book was so-so. I think I went into reading it with too high expectations. The problem I had with it was that it didn't cover either of its subject topics in the depth I'd hoped for. It is interesting in parts, and if you are looking for a concise explanation of the fundamental structures and functions of the brain as we currently understand them then this book will serve you well.
adityam's review against another edition
4.0
A good book though, however contains lots of technical scientific details about brain, often interfering or overwhelming to reader
kcourts's review against another edition
More science than inspiration which isn't bad but not what I was looking for. May come back later .
abstract_amber77's review against another edition
5.0
I had to read this book for a graduate school class on integrative counseling techniques. What a wonderful, and far more useful alternative to a text book. This book includes brain research and explains specifically how meditation can help remap our brains. I have used many of the suggested techniques for me, with my clients, and have recommended this as reading to a few of my clients as well. I find this useful for anyone trying to better understand how their brain works, why they react to life situations as they do, and anyone looking for a way to have calmer and more effective responses to life stressors.