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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 Actually Works - a True Story
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Jul 24, 2023zenmark29 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm knowledgeable enough about Buddhism and I'm an experienced meditator. But, that's not what made the book enjoyable. What I enjoyed was this very human man making mistakes and trying to do his best through life. He found meditation…
Jan 29, 2023rhewworks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A tv news journalist’s deliciously cynical exploration of meditation as a means to “tame the voice” in his head without losing his “edge.” More humble than I’d expect a famous news personality to be, Harris pokes fun at himself throughout…
Jan 08, 2023celiarheault rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I’m giving this 5 stars because I could relate to the entire book (minus the news reporter bit). Ultimately, his journey of discovering meditation, mindfulness and kindness was very similar in how it unfolded for me. 10% happier has…
Oct 07, 2022SunethraK rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I found this book quite insightful. He talks about his career struggles on his mental health and challenges he went through. He went through a lot mentally and took up meditation upon meeting people he interviewed. Since he is a journalist…
Jul 12, 2022mini_moon_pie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I started with the podcast then found the book. Very helpful for folks disinclined to follow a spiritual path but want a combo of science and meditation. Though this book is cataloged under self-help, it's really a memoir format.
Dec 22, 2021HPL_Teen_Volunteer1 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
10% Happier by Dan Harris is a personal anecdote on how meditation and other stress relieving exercises can make you permanently happier. The book starts off with Dan Harris having a meltdown on live TV, and then follows with what led him…
Dec 11, 2020drvining rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Honestly, it had the feel of internet click-bait. The gist could have been conveyed much more succinctly. Based on reviews of the book, I started reading at Chapter 6. Not interested in his journey before that. A slow read. I don't…
Sep 30, 2020BraveNOTPerfect rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
“pursuit of happiness becomes the source of our unhappiness.”
Sep 28, 2020andreabroomfield rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A light-hearted and helpful way to understand better the power of the mind.
Feb 05, 2020aplbrandon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Transformative. I suppose that's the kind of comment you make about a book on meditation, but man. This is good stuff. For me anyway. My second book on meditation, the first being Harris' other book. I'm sold. Other books are in the queue.…
Jul 23, 2019KMertes89 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I had a hard time finishing this..
Dec 27, 2018
This was a good book - Harris is charismatic and funny. I loved reading about his meeting various self-help gurus and his impressions of them. Not so much how-to in terms of mindfulness, although I think folks getting into meditation or…
Jul 26, 2018SCL_Heather rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had no idea that Dan Harris was a well known TV news anchor and I had no idea this was a book about the benefits of meditation. To be honest I am not sure what made me pick up this book but I am glad I did. Dan Harris shares his story…
Jul 02, 2018Dlbrownlow rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book, especially for those who have their little voice in their head constantly talking. I highly recommend.
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May 16, 2018CarleeMcDot rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I will be honest, I added this book to my "On Hold" list at my library over a year ago... Apparently the person who had checked it out last had lost it (or kept it for themselves) and they finally got around to replacing it last week. With…
Feb 01, 2018patterson_da rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Read this book last month well worth the read. Mediation for the skeptical I am a new convert . Easy read and entertaining. I recommend it highly
Dec 22, 2017mitchelclay rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Take two parts Memoir and mix well with one part Self Help and you get "10% Happier" by Dan Harris. The book takes you on a journey of a young man scraping his way through the cutthroat career ladder that is network television newscasting.…
Cynthia_N
Nov 25, 2017
I picked up this book based on the title. I thought it was a self help book. It is not. Once I realized it was the story of the author's search for a way to enjoy his life more (kind of) I really enjoyed it. His story of his 10 day…
Sep 22, 2017m0mmyl00 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An accomplished journalist, a well-known TV news anchor, had an anxiety attack on air. His search for a "cure" and assurance that it wouldn't happen again, introduced him to the practice of meditation. His work gave him access to…
Jun 05, 2017kahuela rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
great book, easy to read and follow, makes you smile on a regular basis! It was useful
May 25, 2017lktuyen rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It was an easy read. It doesn't touch on the act of meditation as much as I would have liked. It is great to hear what the experience of Dan Harris and I did come away with 2 things that I've been trying to apply to my own life though so…
Dec 30, 2016Riddlereads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a must-read for anyone who is trying to be more mindful. Harris takes the myths out of meditation such as the notion that it's about "clearing your mind." He has a very down-to-earth approach that makes the book easy to relate to,…
Dec 19, 2016janieflames rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. It was interesting to learn what lead the author (a journalist) to meditation. There is vulnerability and strength in finding and using meditation. He tells a real and informal story about his experience. Many of us…
Aug 13, 2016normf3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is more of a skeptic's meditation story, rather than a how-to. His story about going to a retreat is hilarious. I suppose the gist is if a guy like him can get something from meditation, anyone can. I recommend also trying his…
Jun 03, 2016mswrite rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Not quite done with it yet, but I am liking this book a lot. ABC News reporter Harris's prose is literate yet wicked funny (Think Dave Barry on a slightly higher plane of consciousness, or something) and his insights make me think. I like…