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The Power of Now

  • 224 pages · about 4 hours
  • First published 1997
  • 45 editions

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1 About this book

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment is a book by Eckhart Tolle. It is a discussion about how people interact with themselves and others. The concept of self-reflection and presence in the moment are presented along with simple exercises for the achievement of its principles.

Published in 1997, the book was recommended by Oprah Winfrey and has been translated into 33 languages. As of 2025, the book has sold 16 million copies worldwide.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

  • Religion & Spirituality
  • Spiritual life
  • Religion and Psychology
  • Spirituality
  • Personal growth
  • Self-help
  • Religious Philosophies
  • Religion

2 What to expect

A spiritual teaching on living in the present moment, written mostly as questions and answers. Meditative and repetitive by design.

Good for readers who want: spirituality, mindfulness, and a book to read slowly.

3 About Eckhart Tolle

Born 1948

Eckhart Tolle ( EK-art TOL-ə; German:; born Ulrich Leonard Tölle, 16 February 1948) is a German “spiritual teacher” and self-help author. His books include The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (1997), A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (2005) and the picture book Guardians of Being (2009).

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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