This seems to be such a necessary book. Originally requested many years ago and never got to it, reading it now as an accomplished meditation fan, I find it to be a book any new meditator should own. It breaks things down, it provides vision, and it guides the reader. Highly recommend to new and old meditation fans.

The fact that it's taken me about a year to get to reading this book indicates I'm a prime candidate for a calmer, more organized and pro-active life. The facts in this book that back meditation are complelling, and the how-to tips make it so easy to start.

'Unplug: A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers' by Suze Yalof Scwhartz and Debra Goldstein didn't actually win over this skeptic.

Starting out with a series of name-dropping stories about how meditation can change your life, it takes a while for this book to seem to get to the point. Once it does, it includes simple enough instructions and guided meditation techniques for the different types of day the reader might have. There are also meditations for children.

I'm not sure what I expected, and I'm really probably the wrong audience for this book. The first half of the book was just too chatty and felt a bit too self-congratulatory. The technique portions seemed helpful enough and could be useful for those looking for a way to find a way to mindfulness.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Crown Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

In Unplug, authors Schwartz and Goldstein explain how meditating even for a few minutes a day benefits your health, thoughts and emotions to empower you by helping you ]become smarter, happier and build stronger relationships.

Unplug offers 15 daily meditations guides, including tips and real life advice. Schwartz and Goldstein also offer a guide and tips on mediating with aromatherapy, crystals, sounds, intention and kids. Unplug is a wonderful resource for beginners that will help teach you to embrace the present moments for long-term satisfaction.