11 must-read self help books like Meditation Is Not What You Think: Mindfulness and Why It Is So Important by Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Meditation Is Not What You Think: Mindfulness and Why It Is So Important

By: Jon Kabat-Zinn

3.57

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Welcome to a master class in mindfulness. Jon Kabat-Zinn is regarded as "one of the finest teacher…

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1. Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America

By: Robert Whitaker

4.17

Format: 404 pages, Hardcover

In this astonishing and startling book, award-winning science and history writer Robert Whitaker in… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • mental health
"...all I could think about was how both sets of parents had needed to make their decision, on whether to medicate their child, in a scientific vacuum. (p. 35)"

-Robert Whitaker, Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America

"If you expand the boundaries of mental illness, which is clealry what has happened in this country during the past twenty-five years, and you treat the people so diagnosed with psychiatric medication…"

-Robert Whitaker, Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America

"And what science had revealed was this: Prior to treatment, patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, depression, and other psychiatric disorders do not suffer from any known "chemical imbalance". Howev…"

-Robert Whitaker, Anatomy of an Epidemic: Magic Bullets, Psychiatric Drugs, and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America

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2. Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

By: Rebecca Solnit

3.99

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

With Hope in the Dark, Rebecca Solnit makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a wor… read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • audiobook
"We are winning,"

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

"The moon is profound except when we land on it."

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

"Perfection is a stick with which to beat the possible."

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

"Waiting until everything looks feasible is too long to wait."

-Rebecca Solnit, Hope in the Dark: The Untold History of People Power

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3. Living Buddha, Living Christ

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

4.37

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

When you are a truly happy Christian, you are also a Buddhist. And vice versa." -- Thich Nhat Hanh … read more

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  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
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4. The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

4.04

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical… read more

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  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • self help
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5. Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

3.16

Format: 315 pages, Hardcover

The Zen master and one of the world's most beloved teachers returns with a concise, practical guide… read more

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  • psychology
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • self help
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6. The Mindful Way through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness

By: Jon Kabat-Zinn , J. Mark G. Williams , John D. Teasdale , Zindel V. Segal

3.94

Format: 456 pages, Paperback

The Mindful Way through Depressiondraws on the collective wisdom of four internationally renowned c… read more

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  • personal development
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • self help

7. Making Space: Creating a Home Meditation Practice

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

3.79

Format: 249 pages, Paperback

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8. Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

By: Sharon Salzberg

0.00

Format: None pages,

You are a person worthy of love. You don't have to do anything to deserve all the love in the world… read more

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9. The Art of Mindful Living: How to Bring Love, Compassion, and Inner Peace Into Your Daily Life

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

2.00

Format: 232 pages, Audio CD

Zen meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh offers his practical teachings about how to bring love and mi… read more

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10. Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD That Restores Attention, Minimizes Hyperactivity, and Helps Eliminate Drug Side Effects

By: James M. Greenblatt , Bill Gottlieb

3.92

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

DISCOVER THE ADHD SOLUTION FOR YOUR CHILD Dr. James Greenblatt has seen thousands of children and y… read more

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11. Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body

By: Daniel Goleman , Richard Davidson

4.50

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Two New York Times-bestselling authors unveil new research showing what meditation can really do fo… read more

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12. Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends

By: Marisa G. Franco

4.06

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A lively, data-driven guide to finding your people from psychologist Dr. Marisa G. Franco about the… read more

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  • self help
  • personal development
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • audiobook
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13. The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World

By: Max Fisher

4.29

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

From a New York Times investigative reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist, “an essential book for ou… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • audiobook
"Remember that the number of seconds in your day never changes. The amount of social media content competing for those seconds, however, doubles every year or so, depending on how you measure it. Imag…"

-Max Fisher, The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World

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14. Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN

By: Tara Brach

4.23

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

One of the most beloved and trusted mindfulness teachers in America offers a lifeline for difficult… read more

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  • self help
  • personal development
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
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  • audiobook
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15. Total Cat Mojo: The Ultimate Guide to Life with Your Cat

By: Jackson Galaxy

4.33

Format: 365 pages, Paperback

This comprehensive cat care guide from the star of the hit Animal Planet show "My Cat from Hell," J… read more

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  • self help
  • nonfiction
  • psychology
  • audiobook
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16. How to Meet Your Self: The Workbook for Self-Discovery

By: Nicole LePera

4.13

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

Most people are stuck living life on autopilot. Are you ready to break free? At the root of all… read more

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  • self help
  • personal development
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • audiobook
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17. Total Meditation: Practices in Living the Awakened Life

By: Deepak Chopra

3.94

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

The definitive book of meditation that will help you achieve new dimensions of stress-free living, … read more

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  • self help
  • personal development
  • psychology
  • mental health
  • philosophy
  • nonfiction
  • spirituality
  • audiobook
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18. Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation

By: Sharon Salzberg

3.98

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

A New York Times best seller—now revised and updated with new exercises and guided meditations.“An … read more

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  • personal development
  • psychology
  • mental health
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"Let the breath lead the way."

-Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation

"Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it."

-Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation

"Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively."

-Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation

"We use mindfulness to observe the way we cling to pleasant experiences & push away unpleasant ones."

-Sharon Salzberg, Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation

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19. Being Ram Dass

By: Ram Dass

4.60

Format: 488 pages, Hardcover

“Ram Dass lived a full life and then some. His final statement is thorough and, yes, enlightening.”… read more

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20. Meditation Is Not What You Think: Mindfulness and Why It Is So Important

By: Jon Kabat-Zinn

3.57

Format: 240 pages, Paperback

Welcome to a master class in mindfulness. Jon Kabat-Zinn is regarded as "one of the finest teacher… read more

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  • mental health
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  • audiobook
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21. Buddhism: An Introduction to the Buddha's Life, Teachings, and Practices (The Essential Wisdom Library)

By: Joan Duncan Oliver

3.76

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

A modern guide to the teachings of Buddhism An Introduction to the Buddha’s Life, Teachings, and… read more

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4.06

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4.29

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4.23

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4.47

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4.18

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4.26

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