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The Mindful Body
- Thinking Our Way to Lasting Health
- Narrated by: Subhadra Newton
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
Bestselling author, and 'mother of mindfulness' Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her groundbreaking research in The Mindful Body.
Have you ever wondered if you could improve your health by harnessing the power of your mind?
When it comes to our health, too many of us feel trapped by a medical diagnosis, believing that it can only mean a static or worsening condition. Whether it is stiff knees, frayed nerves or failing eyesight, your mind can lead you to believe things will only get worse. But with practical steps and scientific research you can take control of your mindset, by using your thoughts and perspective to help improve your wellbeing.
In The Mindful Body, award-winning social psychologist Ellen J. Langer draws on her lifetime of expertise and trailblazing research by revealing the capacity that mindfulness has to transform our lives. Opening the door to her pioneering Harvard lab, Langer uncovers the secret of how the mind and the body are in fact a single system, and if we embrace the idea of mind-body unity, new possibilities for controlling our health become available to us.
Featuring autobiographical anecdotes, iconoclastic philosophy and cutting-edge research, The Mindful Body will help you navigate a path to improved health and wellbeing and in turn boost your cognitive capabilities so that you can take back control of your body for a brighter future.
Critic reviews
'For decades, Ellen Langer's work has taught us the incredible power of the mind to affect our lives. In this fascinating new book, she highlights the startling role that our mind plays in fostering or undermining what is perhaps our most important asset - our health. You will be amazed. I highly recommend this book!' Carol Dweck, PhD, author of Mindset
'The Mindful Body is a remarkable work of science and scholarship, with profound implications for human flourishing. Ellen Langer's pioneering research shows that our thoughts can perceptions can rejuvenate our physical health, replenish our intellectual energy and restore our broader sense of life's possibilities. This book offers the ultimate key to unlocking your full potential.' Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When
'The Mindful Body presents a revolutionary and much-needed prescription for reimagining and then creating optimum health. A compelling combination of personal experience, research, and hard science.' Jill Bolte-Taylor, PhD, author of Whole Brain Living and My Stroke of Insight
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- Steve
- 20-02-24
Reader woefully inadequate
I was inspired to buy this audiobook having listened to Ellen Langer in conversation with Rich Roll on his podcast. Ms Langer recounts many powerful anecdotes and describes fascinating studies to support a wealth of experience in the field of mindfulness. Listening to her tell her own stories was compelling.
Unfortunately the reader of this audiobook simply does not have the skills to make us believe she is the voice of Ms Langer. Her reading lacks intelligence and she frequently fails to give the correct emphasis on keywords, thus denuding the narrative of its veracity and its life.
Another reviewer suggested it sounds as if it is the product of AI, I completely agree. The reader is not good enough at the job to be an Audible reader and their voice-type is just totally inappropriate, lacking the gravity and authority of Ellen Langer herself.
I hope this will be re-recorded, using a different reader.
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- Márcia C.
- 25-04-24
We can do more than we think
This book was eye opening in relation to the abilities that we have to change (our lives, minds and bodies), and the impact of believing and being positive. The author mentions many studies which are very interesting and illustrate her point. However, the number of participants in these studies and other possible explanations is not mentioned, which often makes it sound poorly grounded in scientific evidence. In any case, the author's view is understood, and besides a more in depth scientific analysis - which maybe we can only get by reading all the studies and reviews- the reader would also benefit from some guidelines into how to be mindful.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-10-23
Game Changing
Did I say “game changing”? I meant LIFE changing - and as a big time sceptic of much in the world I’ve never said that about a book before.
I’ll be recommending this book to all those I care about.
Thank you Professor Langer. What a true gift to many in this world this book will be.
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- Thamesis
- 04-10-23
An awful lot about herself and her “achievements” and rather confusing in parts.
For the first few chapters I was about to give up as it was ALL about Ellen Langer - I think this is an American trait as other books by Americans are just packed full of “ME” with the supposed subject being an afterthought. There was a brief section in the middle which held my attention but then I was forced to whizz through chapters. as she reverted to a list of HER experiments and HER students as if to ram home her importance. This is a shame as the title and her credentials made it a promising prospect.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-12-23
Thought Provoking
I really enjoyed listening to this - I learnt loads. I would highly recommend this book.
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- Ring Ring
- 25-09-23
Good in parts, struggles with focus and structure
Wanted to love this. The author clearly has a lifetime of experience in the field, but it's all over the place in many places and relies heavily on personal anecdote. Where she hits the mark, it's very insightful but these flashes of relevance feel patchy. I found the narrator's voice grating, doesn't fit the subject well and sounds almost AI engineered in her delivery.
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- Inga
- 07-03-24
Thought provoking
Loads of ideas and experiences that I can transfer to my life. A little repetitive by the end
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- Churchill
- 16-04-24
A seemingly well researched book about mindfulness
A topic more people should talk about and how it affects society at large, backed up with research. Could have been more research done or gathered to show how it truly affects people when we are mindless or mindfull.
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