Happiness & Mindfulness Book Summaries
Summaries of books about what makes a good life: research on happiness, and practices such as meditation that help people worry less and pay attention to the present.
16 summaries, most popular first. All are free to read.
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
A transformative guidebook that teaches readers how to live in the present moment, find inner peace, and achieve spiritual enlightenment.
3-minute read
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The Happiness Project
An exploration of the author's year-long journey to find happiness and offers practical tips and insights on how to live a more fulfilling life.
4-minute read
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The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
A transformative guide to discovering inner peace.
3-minute read
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The Art of Happiness
The Dalai Lama guides you towards authentic happiness and inner peace.
3-minute read
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The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
“How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World”
4-minute read
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10% Happier
“How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Really Works – a True Story”
3-minute read
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Stumbling on Happiness
Havard psychologist explores the human condition and explains why we are poor predictors of our own future emotional states.
7-minute read
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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
An examination of the lifestyle of Okinawan centenarians, emphasizing the importance of a purpose, diet, exercise, and social connections.
4-minute read
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Don't Believe Everything You Think
“Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering”
3-minute read
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The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
The directors of the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted explains what makes a happy and healthy life.
2-minute read
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The Courage to Be Disliked
“How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness”
4-minute read
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