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A review by aussiegirlinuk
Sane New World: Taming The Mind by Ruby Wax
5.0
Don't judge a book by it's author - or best, don't judge period. This book is *BRILLIANT* for those wanting to understand mindfulness, CBT and how to use this incredible tool to combat depression, OCD, anxiety or just merely be more "in the moment" more often.
Ruby Wax is hilarious as well as vulnerable and open with stories to highlight how she uses the tools mentioned in the book. I also really loved how she tackled the science behind it all. This isn't all airy fairy and nor is it a neuro text book - she balances it *perfectly*.
The book is also packed with heaps of exercises to try - and on that point, Ruby has been fantastic at including so many different exercises to suit your mood, situation and personality - with none of that "you must complete this before we can move on" which always drives me a bit bonkers.
This book was SO good that only as I neared the end I realised I was mindfully reading. Completely in the moment, absorbing the words, noticing when my mind wandered and bringing it gently, and without judgement, back to the moment.
I cannot recommend this enough. I loved it and I loved her!
Ruby Wax is hilarious as well as vulnerable and open with stories to highlight how she uses the tools mentioned in the book. I also really loved how she tackled the science behind it all. This isn't all airy fairy and nor is it a neuro text book - she balances it *perfectly*.
The book is also packed with heaps of exercises to try - and on that point, Ruby has been fantastic at including so many different exercises to suit your mood, situation and personality - with none of that "you must complete this before we can move on" which always drives me a bit bonkers.
This book was SO good that only as I neared the end I realised I was mindfully reading. Completely in the moment, absorbing the words, noticing when my mind wandered and bringing it gently, and without judgement, back to the moment.
I cannot recommend this enough. I loved it and I loved her!