“Excellent. Fully Present offers one of the clearest introductions to mindfulness in the field.”
—Library Journal
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"The authors draw on their experience of bringing mindfulness to the masses and present the scientific side of mindfulness with an artful approach that results in a well-rounded synthesis accessible to scholars and laymen alike."
— Publishers Weekly
A beautiful contribution to the exciting new studies on all the benefits of mindfulness. By simply refocusing our awareness, we reshape our experience. A truly optimistic read!
— Meg Ryan, actress“Excellent. Fully Present offers one of the clearest introductions to mindfulness in the field.” —Library Journal
Seamlessly combines easy-to-read reports on scientific research with first-person accounts and practice instructions...A lively read.
— Mindful[The authors’] collaboration in Fully Present draws on their expertise and experience in ways that readers can totally relate to…Take your time with this one. It's that good.
— Cincinnati ParentBrilliant, authoritative, rooted in solid research, and incredibly useful! If people would follow the practices outlined here, it is guaranteed they would become happier, healthier, and more fulfilled in their lives.
— Edward Hallowell, MD, bestselling author of Driven to DistractionFully Present is a rare fusion of science, spirituality, and healing. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom.
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Diana Winston is the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. She is also a member of the Teachers Council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California and has been teaching Buddhist retreats since 2000. She is the founder of the Buddhist Alliance for Social Engagement with the Buddhist Peace Fellowship and is an advocate for socially engaged Buddhism, teaching the interface of Buddhism and social change nationally and internationally.
Susan Smalley, PhD, is the founder and director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, bringing twenty years of experience as a professor and behavior geneticist to the emerging area of mindfulness research. She is the coauthor of Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness.
Maggi-Meg Reed has performed as an actress and singer both on and off-Broadway. She is a narrator of many popular audiobooks, including A Very Long Engagement and The Time Traveler’s Wife. She is the winner of several AudioFile Earphones Awards.