The Power of Now

A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

By: Eckhart Tolle

Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle

Celebrating 25 Years as a New York Times Bestseller — Over 16 Million Copies Sold

It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces listeners to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

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Critic reviews

For me, this is the Mama Jama of super-soulful books. At every moment, it keeps me in a state of awe and amazement.” — Oprah Winfrey

“One of the best books to come along in years. Every sentence rings with truth and power.” — Deepak Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

“A marvelous wake-up call. Tolle’s message rings loud and clear. It is right here, we only have to wake up to it. I heartily recommend this profoundly inspiring book to all seekers today.” — Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within

Great book, but hurt my ears

If you could sum up The Power of Now in three words, what would they be?

Uplifting, encouraging and enlightening.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Eckhart Tolle?

At first I had an issue with the narration because the voice was very hypnotic. It took me a while to be able to listen and remain alert. A soothing voice is ok, but not when there's so much to take in. Honestly, I almost kept falling asleep. It really took a while to build up tolerance and be able to follow along while remaining alert. And this is not to say it was boring — not at all, just very, very soothing, but not in a good way for the purpose at hand.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Practically every sentence and every word.

Any additional comments?

While I appreciate the way the audiobook conveys the breaks and/or pauses between chapters or even within the chapters themselves (something I feel all audiobooks should have, by the way), the tone used to indicate these pauses is an extremely high pitched, echoing tone. It literally hurt my ears throughout the entire book. And it distracted a lot from whatever came after it (because it echoes in the background as the story continues). This is why the performance of this title gets only a one star. This is really a book best left to traditional reading and not listening to.

The Power of Now

Tolle could be one of dozens of writers who distill their particular brand of eastern mystical philosophy except it isn't eastern philosophy and it isn't a distillation. In "The Power of Now" Eckhart Tolle speaks in a direct and clear manner about what seem to be sincere personal insights from persoal spiritual experience. Because it is a fisthand account, he has avoided the pitfalls of interpretation and extrapolation from obscure ancient oriental languages. Couched in language and culture that is accessible to western sisbilities, Tolle offers a lucid and concise description of the barriers that lie between most of us and "enlightenment." Persistenly avoiding abstractions, he guides his audience through practical steps to awareness and spiritual awakening.

The power of now

I have suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder for 26 years and have in the last ten years had an alcohol problem. I am not cured. However listening to this book and recently reading this book i have found alot that helps me now.
I only hope that this book and teaching will help people as much as it is now helping me.

The voice in your head is not you!

This is a FANTASTIC book. It is great for all spiritual and non spiritual people. I learned how to free my mind from noise. I now understand much more about the meaning of the sayings of Jesus than I ever have before. Many of the parables make sense now. Find fulfillment and understanding by listening to this with a quiet mind. Listen to at least the first chapter, you will either get it or you won't. Love it or hate it, freedom or slavery. It's kind of like The Matrix...

Great insights, terrible sound-effects!

The content of the author's message was frighteningly insightful. I recommend this to anyone who suffers from anxiety, depression, and/or stress. It offers new ways to look at old habits and demonstrates the pathways toward a more contented life.

My only complaint is the ear-piercing chimings in between chapters. The editor should not have gotten away with that!!!

The Power of Now

This book is rich and engaging for the reader who wants to live free of fear, anxiety and anger. Read by the author, it has a strong draw to continue to listen.

Powerful

Every word written you know you have heard it before because it is you.

Now is all we truly have!

Mind blowing- I Am embracing the Power of Now... and it feels so good. I love that I am contributing to the elevated consciousness of love on this earth by practicing the simple truth of being conscious while simply... being. Must read for those on paths of enlightenment.

incredible book!

This book help me a lot with the understanding of how important it is to be in the present moment. the now. Amazing teachings a simple concept I love it!!

A remarkable book

A must read for anyone who is searching for deeper spiritual insight. This book was truly inspirational to me! Eckhart Tolle is an amazing teacher and this book helped me reach a higher spiritual plane at a point in my life when I knew I needed more. It is sometimes hard to grasp what he is saying, but definately worth re-reading those sections until it is understood.