Ekhart Tolle's message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle's clear writing, supportive voice, and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual for anyone who's ever wondered what exactly "living in the now" means. 

Foremost, Tolle is a world-class teacher, able to explain complicated concepts in concrete language. More importantly, within a chapter of reading this book, readers are already holding the world in a different container--more conscious of how thoughts and emotions get in the way of their ability to live in genuine peace and happiness.

This book is stunning in its revelations. It is the most cutting-edge book recently out in the arena of spirituality. It will provably increase your consciousness and change the way you look at life. Reading it, one can scarcely catch one's breath. 

If you are a serious spiritual seeker or interested in healing, I can't imagine your missing this book. It is a MUST READ.

I have to admit that when I started reading this book I thought it rambled and that it needed editing and I didn't think I'd finish it. Funny thing about it, the more I read, the more absorbed I became in what Karol was saying and how she said it. I ended up reading the entire book in one sitting because I didn't want to put it down!

This is a beautiful book that offers helpful advice and a deeper understanding of how and why we feel what we do and provides an extremely useful tool for working with difficult feelings. I couldn't recommend it more highly!

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According to author Loren Cordain, modern health and diet problems didn't start with the advent of packaged snack food, but much earlier--back at the dawn of the agricultural age many thousands of years ago. As humans became less nomadic and more dependent on high-carbohydrate diets, we left behind the diet we had evolved with, which is based on low-fat proteins and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Sugars, fats, and carbs were rare, if they were present at all, and survival required a steady, if low-key, level of activity.

Cordain's book The Paleo Diet blends medical research with a healthy sprinkle of individual anecdotes, practical tips, and recipes designed to make his suggestions into a sustainable lifestyle, rather than a simple month-long diet; he even includes cooking recommendations and nationwide sources for wild game.

Claims of improving diseases from diabetes to acne to polycystic ovary disease may be a little overstated, but in general the advice seems sound. Can any of us really go wrong by adding lots more vegetables and fruits to our daily regimen? 

One recommendation on safe tanning with a gradual reduction in sunscreen is surprising and not much detail is provided for safety issues that can accompany increased sun exposure. Still, Cordain's assertions have helped many people, and could provide exactly the changes you've been looking for to improve your health. --Jill Lightner