10% Happier

Okay, I must admit that I listened to Dan Harris narrate his book on my iPod, but I felt like I had to – he's a TV journalist for goodness sakes! He was made to report stories! I have been eyeing up this read ever since it was published in 2014.

I appreciated how Dan Harris' skepticism for the self-help industry led him on a journey of exploration to try to overcome his anxiety, panic attacks and addictions. He was quite a jerk for the majority of the book (he'll tell you this himself) lambasting the self-help sector as a whole and ridiculing popular self-help gurus like Deepak Chopra and Eckart Tolle. But you know what? It was a rather refreshing change for a book in this genre.

Spoiler Alert: In the end, Harris is able to find meaning and value on his quest for calm. It's perfect for those venturing into mindfulness and meditation, but even the most proficient meditators will enjoy this authentic, amusing, and frank book.

To sum up 10% Happier in one sentence: This is THEE self-help book for people who do not like self-help books (and a magnificent read for those who do).