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Mindfulness for Beginners

Author: Jon Kabat-zinn
Publisher: Sounds True Inc.,U.S.
Category: Book

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

2 reviews
Sales Rank: 5098

Format: Audiobook
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
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Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5 x 0.6

ISBN: 1591794641
Dewey Decimal Number: 158.12
EAN: 9781591794646
ASIN: 1591794641

Publication Date: August 31, 2006
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Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars

I'm not so sure! March 24, 2008
19 out of 21 found this review helpful

I wanted to provide a review as a counter-balance to the other, more positive reviews.
I am currently reading 'Full Catastrophe Living' and purchased the CD to help me practice meditation. To be honest, I wish I'd stuck to just the book! Jon seems like a lovely, compassionate man but I find him incredibly annoying!
I tried the 'eating meditation' first and could not stop myself from giggling everytime he said the word 'raisin'! I love the New York accent but, unfortunately, I do not find it relaxing. His constant repetition, particularly of the words 'moment...by moment...by moment...by moment...by moment' (you get the picture!) is irritating beyond belief. A lot of the time I just wsished he'd shut up and leave me to it! I suspect Jon likes the sound of his own voice - certainly his book is full of similar repetition and could be half as thick, and thus less scary, if he just cut to the chase a little more often.
I am determined to stick with the book and to follow his advice - however, I suspect the CD will end up in a charity shop!

4 out of 5 stars

Fully functional though slightly lacking January 4, 2008
18 out of 18 found this review helpful

This was my first taste of Jon Kabat-Zinn, though I've studied mindfulness before. As a general introduction to the subject it is fine. Jon is a gentle and engaging speaker, and on the first CD gives you a thoughtful, basic understanding of mindfulness. There are several meditations (as mentioned) on the second CD, which are also basic, but clear and helpful.

I liked his presentation and have ordered his 'Full Catastrophe Living' as a result of listening to these CDs. I would, however, reccomend this set as an aid, rather than as a proper introduction. It is a very nice addition, if you are interested in stress reduction and/or mindfulness, and can help both to clarify understanding of the system and fine tune your meditation technique. If you are looking for a thorough introduction to the subject though, I would reccomend the book 'Mindfulness in Plain English' by Bhante G. For around the same price, you get a much more thorough understanding.