“What a tour de force! This is one of the most engaging and powerful books I’ve read on how to lead our best lives. Impressive, important, and profound.”
—James R. Doty, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Into the Magic Shop

“Run (don’t walk!) toward this book and read it now. Read it with your whole heart. The practices will change your life.”
—Justin Michael Williams, author of Stay Woke

“An absolutely fresh and insightful take on mindfulness and its many extensions. This book will change how you look at the world and how you feel about your life.”
—Dacher Keltner, founder and faculty director, The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, author of Born to Be Good and The Power Paradox

“Radically transformative—a beam of bright light in the darkness. Highly recommended!”
—Dean Ornish, MD, and Anne Ornish, New York Times bestselling authors of UnDo It

“Equal parts wisdom, science, and personal story, this beautifully written book will surely transform the lives of those who read it.”
—Kristin Neff, co-author of The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

“A lovely invitation to live with mindfulness and compassion. Dr. Shapiro brings together practical training, neuroscience research and a big heart to show the path to a wise, loving, and gracious way of being.”
—Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart

“Dr. Shapiro, one of the most thoughtful, dedicated, and articulate scientists in the field of mindfulness and compassion, has written a practical manual that will change your life.”
—Andrew Weil, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Spontaneous Happiness and 8 Weeks to Optimum Health

“The one book on mindfulness you must read.”
—Kristine Carlson, co-author of the bestselling Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff books