The Mindfulness Breakthrough by Sarah Silverton

This book had many similarities to Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Danny Penman. However, it is laid out very differently, with sections for carers, children, people suffering from illness, and it looks at a wider diversity of situations and experiences. There are lots of case studies included to illustrate the points made, and show how beneficial mindfulness practise can be.

It covers stress and anxiety, breathing, awareness, gentleness and compassion, and other aspects of mindfulness. It has key phrases printed in large print, over full colour pictures to draw your attention to them.

It helps to clarify the aims of mindfulness to accept your feelings and learn to be at peace with yourself, and it encourages more present awareness through meditation. There are many meditations to follow and the book is perhaps best read as a 'dip in, dip out' read.