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236girls's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
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lighthearted
reflective
4.0
actually this did exactly what it said it was going to. dan harris asks very real questions and seeks very real and concrete answers in meditation and well, it's not that simple, but also it is? this book makes it make more sense. i am nodding in agreement with everything this guy is saying honestly
envy4's review
5.0
Read via audiobook. I really enjoyed this and it helped me get into a routine of meditation. However, his TV voice was annoying which I'm sure he'll read and his ego will get annoyed about.
sdcox's review
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4.25
Yep, I thought it had highs and lows. IMO could've been shorter - I think he was trying to get you to experience his journey with him. Definitely nuggets of wisdom. My take away was: 1) be kind to yourself, 2) acknowledge the voices in your head that drive you but don't let them beat you up, and 3) don't get so zen you lose your edge. That's why it's 10% happier...no more, no less. And there you have it, my morning book review 😆
rachelmclmcm's review against another edition
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3.5
kstanpadg's review
4.0
never ended up being a person that meditates but i listened to this audiobook and it was actually super interesting
awwcripes's review
4.0
although I initially did not enjoy all the backstory in the first half of this book, things did come together in a very satisfying way. this is one of the best books about a sceptic's journey into mindfulness. his discussion of the terrifying ten day meditation retreat struck very close to home for me and brought up a lot of nostalgia.
I would absolutely recommend this for anyone who runs hot on the anxiety spectrum. the epilogue includes a great summary of meditation technique and practice.
for more about the author (a news anchor) and some of his story check this out: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/panic-attack-live-television-22856018
I particularly enjoyed some of the more recent studies Harris cites with regard to business and military meditation programs at Google and in the Marine Corps. I've always felt that PTSD and workplace burnout are both prime candidates for the healing power of mindfulness and meditation. this book has restarted my own passion for meditation and I really think it should be included in one of those "what if everybody read this book" campaigns.
I would absolutely recommend this for anyone who runs hot on the anxiety spectrum. the epilogue includes a great summary of meditation technique and practice.
for more about the author (a news anchor) and some of his story check this out: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/panic-attack-live-television-22856018
I particularly enjoyed some of the more recent studies Harris cites with regard to business and military meditation programs at Google and in the Marine Corps. I've always felt that PTSD and workplace burnout are both prime candidates for the healing power of mindfulness and meditation. this book has restarted my own passion for meditation and I really think it should be included in one of those "what if everybody read this book" campaigns.
libraryam's review
4.0
This book may actually have cemented my erstwhile half-ass commitment to meditate every day.