The Power of Now

Editorial review

Tolle argues that most human suffering is the product of compulsive thinking that pulls attention out of the present moment into past regret or future anxiety. The book offers a series of pointers and practices for returning attention to direct experience.

Summary

Tolle argues that most human suffering is the product of compulsive thinking that pulls attention out of the present moment into past regret or future anxiety. The book offers a series of pointers and practices for returning attention to direct experience.

Key takeaways

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  The Power of Now rewards readers who want depth as well as momentum.

• 2

  The atmosphere and prose earn a second look after the final chapter.

• 3

  A strong literary fiction discovery on Isahe.

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  Isahe highlights it for balanced, premium editorial curation.