A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ruby Wax (Author, Narrator), Penguin Books Ltd (Publisher)

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A longtime advocate of mental health awareness, Ruby Wax is no stranger to depression, a fact that is poignantly illustrated in her audiobook, Sane New World. Now she wants to share her vision of how to be happier and healthier versions of ourselves by embracing mindfulness - a simple concept that can seem challenging in regular practice, but this audiobook deftly illustrates a more accessible and sensible guide to finding peace in a hectic world.

Five hundred years ago no one died of stress: we have invented this concept, and now we let it rule us. Rest has become a dirty word, and our idea of satisfaction is answering the last email. We're sleepwalking through our own lives. Ruby Wax shows us how to wake up from this stupor with a scientific solution to modern problems: mindfulness.

Outrageously witty, smart and accessible, Ruby Wax shows ordinary people how and why to change for good. With practical exercises for your daily routine and a six-week course based on her studies of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with Mark Williams at Oxford University, A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled is the only guide you need for a healthier, happier life.

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6 hours and 59 minutes
Author

Ruby Wax
Narrator

Ruby Wax
Audible release date

28 Jan. 2016
Language

English
Publisher

Penguin Books Ltd
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B01AIFVFNC
Version

Unabridged
Program Type

Audiobook
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Listening Length	6 hours and 59 minutes
Author	Ruby Wax
Narrator	Ruby Wax
Whispersync for Voice	Ready
Audible.co.uk Release Date	28 January 2016
Publisher	Penguin Books Ltd
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B01AIFVFNC
Best Sellers Rank	2,970 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 31 in Stress Management 71 in Mental Health (Audible Books & Originals) 94 in Stress

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Love it! Mindfulness made interesting & Funny!! Thanks Ruby!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 November 2018

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I love the way Ruby writes. I've read a lot of 'mental health' 'self help' type books and they all feel the same, a little bit weird! Cheesy? Clinical?... BUT Ruby says it like it is, her humour is what makes it an absolute pleasure to read! It's so informative too! It comes from many different levels, university, personal, and comic! You will enjoy this no matter what level you are :) I read her other book Sane New World and that was fantastic too, I would definitely recommend both! I’d recommend Mindfulness too, it’s a great way to manage stress and take a breath. Try it :)

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Jusfink

This could change your life!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 October 2017

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I have read 5 or 6 books on mindfulness but this is the one I will remember most. Her humour gets right to the heart of the subject, makes me laugh out loud and stand in admiration at her ability to be the best comedian and the best teacher on the subject all at the same time.

37 people found this helpful

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janine

Possibly not the best type of book for someone in their 80's

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2018

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Bought for my mum after her G.P's recommendation but she really couldn't get on with it. Possibly not the best type of book for someone in their 80's. I read it instead and thought it was very helpful. Didn't think I needed this type of book but it certainly gave me an insight into how easy it is to allow oneself to get stressed and how to calm things down. Highly recommend though not necessarily for an elderly relative.

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Emma Coates

Unimpressed and not for me

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 March 2019

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I was really disappointed with this book despite trying hard to like it.

Wax often refers to her horrible childhood experiences and depression, but does not seem to appreciate that a lot of readers will not be coming from such harrowing places. Therefore, I struggled to find the content accessible. I picked up this book, knowing that I often feel very stressed and worried about a whole variety of things, from big to small, and hoped to feel some comfort and support with these worries. However, all I got was an account of Wax's journey in learning about mindfulness, a list of scientific definitions, some not funny anecdotes, and a list of mindfulness exercises that I struggled to place into my every day life.

I was also disappointed that it was not clear on buying the book online that two whole chapters (out of nine) are aimed at parents and children. These were quite interesting but wholly inapplicable to my life. Maybe I'll look back if/when I have children of my own and find them useful, but I felt slightly misled by the general title of 'A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled'.

Overall, I don't think the book is bad - I'm sure that a lot of people have found it interesting and helpful - it just was not what I was looking for.

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Kevin

I have been able to stop my medication after reading this book (always consult your GP first like I did)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2017

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Just bought my 3rd copy as I keep gifting mine to friends after telling them about it. I wasn't the biggest fan of Ruby Wax the comedy journalist. But it meant that I knew it wouldn't be a load of new age clap trap. I have been able to stop my medication after reading this book (always consult your GP first like I did).

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A.I.93

Too much humiur perhaps 😒

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 March 2018

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I was quite sceptical at the beginning as to whether this is the mindfulness book for me. The sort of language and humour Ruby uses isn't for me, however my mind shifted towards the context more as opposed to the language and humour I carried on reading. I did feel some of the stuff was repetitive but gave me a good insight on mindfulness

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Jen

Excellent practical yet entertaining book! Best mindfulness book I have read...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2018

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Absolutely fantastic book! Ruby Wax has an incredible way with words and an unmatched ability to infused previously negative mind with humour. She combines the science and research behind mindfulness and explains in easy-to-understand and unpatronising language with powerful and memorable anecdotes. I can't recommend this book enough, it has truly made such a difference to my thinking and my ownership of creating my own happiness. Buy it, you won't be disappointed!!!

11 people found this helpful

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Chris Brooks

If Ruby can do it...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2017

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What a great way to relate what can be a complex subject in an amusing and self-flagellating way... fabulous and now to start being mindful

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