The Untethered Soul: The Journey beyond Yourself Paperback – Large Print, 28 Dec. 2012

I bought this book alongside many other self help books when recovering from depression and trying to help myself. Whereas many of the mindfulness books teach you about the key concepts of your thoughts NOT being you (or reality) in a gentle and almost flowery way (with many also having a religious slant), this book is more direct. In fact, this is probably one of the most down to earth books I have read in this genre and all the better for it. No beating around the bush here, this clubs you over the head with some core truths about how our thoughts and minds work - or rather how they may have gone wrong. No meditation required here, just read it and digest it.Essentially out of around 30 self help books this is only one of two or three I would keep and would recommend to others. Mostly because the approach taken in this book is so blunt and so unlike all the others. That's the key for me here - finding a book or guide that is in a style that works for YOU.I also appreciate the author leaving references to God until the end, and not pushing that agenda throughout the book. Essentially, when we "wake up" or (as in my case) heal ourselves of poor mental health, we experience many things through this process that can look and feel special. Some consider this finding God, some consider it just well being or happiness. It didn't become religious for me, but clearly did for the author (as for many people) and the way he explains how this feels towards the end of the book so hits the nail on the head. In fact I asked one of my friends (who was struggling to understand the huge benefits I was feeling from mindfulness and other such things) to read one of the later chapters because it explained it so much better than I could - that sense of awe, that sense of belonging, when you strip through the crud and experience life here and now, as it really is.Very much recommended from me.

a wonderful book i have recommended to many people.

I loved the book, very impressed with Amazon service, thank you. Will order more soon.

This is a great self help book for people who want to understand the concept of the separate self , that is- we are not our thoughts, we can break free from ongoing cycles of negative self talk, non attachment to judgement of others , not shutting off our hearts etc … However, I wouldn’t read this book if you’re deep in grief (like I was) and read things as literal meaning (like some people do) . As humans , we don’t always have the capacity to allow things to simply ‘pass through’ never clinging. We might feel the absolute devastation of death, the loss of financial stability etc in order to process what’s happening- and that’s ok . The book doesn’t account for individual ways of thinking where practising the art of non attachment (it’s a simple book of Buddhist teachings) is not available. Overall , a great book , it just needs some caveats

Love this book! It’s a must read to anyone

I've had this book for a while, and it's a book that you have to give yourself time to ponder and think through. There is no racing through this one and you have to be ready for it.If you are ready for it then the teacher will appear and wow, did it. The challenge will be implementing this into everyday life and that will be a journey in itself.Many use the term 'life changing' when they read a book. Once it's read, it makes no difference as you head straight back to the habits in life you are used to, however with this one, if I can implement it, then it will change my life completely.I had a burns accident at work and read this whilst off work and recovering. Not only did it give me a completely different perspective, but it taught me, through my mind how to manage the pain. My body is not me. The pain I experienced wasn't my pain but my body's. Me, being the observer seemed to be able to zoom out, watch my thoughts of fear around the pain and ease the pain to the point where it stopped. So so strange.I'm now really looking forward to the other experiences of life that will crop up in order for me to perfect the observer view of life and therefore experience life in a completely, non controlled way and then be a role model for others who I cross paths with.Thank you Michael. Truly the first book I've read that has made this difficult time and blessing!