Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., known for his bestselling books on
emotional intelligence, has a long-standing interest in meditation
dating back to his two years in India as a graduate student at
Harvard. A psychologist who for many years reported on the brain
and behavioral sciences for The New York Times, Dr. Goleman
previously was a visiting faculty member at Harvard. Dr. Goleman
has received many journalistic awards for his writing, including
two nominations for the Pulitzer Prize for his articles in the
Times, and a Career Achievement award for journalism from the
American Psychological Association.
Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., is the William James and
Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, director of
the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, and founder
of the Center for Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center, University
of Wisconsin, Madison. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard
University in psychology and has been at Wisconsin since 1984.
Davidson has published more than 320 articles, as well as numerous
chapters and reviews, and edited fourteen books. His research has
received many awards.
“A happy synthesis of the authors’ remarkable careers, which grew
from the intuition they shared as students that there was something
deep and transformative about meditation, Altered
Traits tells the story of what has been discovered since and
why it matters critically at this moment on the planet.”
—Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe
Living and Mindfulness for Beginners
"This exquisite duet between a down-to-earth science writer and
path-breaking neuroscientist is a tour-de-force, revealing how
training the mind can transform the brain and our sense of self,
inspiring us to create a greater sense of well-being, meaning, and
connection in our world. Bravo!"
—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of the New York Times best sellers,
Mindsight and Brainstorm
"This is a book that really can change your life. Daniel Goleman
and Richard Davidson not only show the power of meditation, but
also the smartest way to practice for the maximum possible benefit.
Altered Traits is your roadmap to a more mindful, compassionate,
fulfilling life — who doesn’t want that?"
—Arianna Huffington, author of the New York Times best seller The
Sleep Revolution
"Here is a message that is both powerful and joyful. Daniel Goleman
and Richard Davidson reveal groundbreaking science showing how
mindfulness and compassion practices can help each of us
individually and thus the entire planet. One of the most
exciting books I have read!"
—Chade-Meng Tan, author of the New York Times best sellers, Joy on
Demand and Search Inside Yourself
"In this engaging and well-researched book, Goleman and Davidson
help us sort out the many claims now being made about the benefits
of meditation. Drawing on their own long personal meditative
experience and the ever increasing number of scientific studies,
Altered Traits breaks new ground in illuminating the power of
meditation to transform our lives."
—Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to
Awakening
"One of the world’s most eminent psychological scientists and most
gifted science writers have written the definitive book on the
science of meditation. Rigorously researched and deeply
illuminating, Altered Traits is a must-read for anyone interested
in the hidden potential of the human mind."
—Daniel Gilbert, PhD, author of the New York Times best
seller Stumbling on Happiness
"A remarkable collaboration between two brilliant and courageous
pioneers, Altered Traits shares the scientific basis and practical
realities of the remarkable impact meditation has on altering the
mind. As I have personally experienced, regular meditation practice
brings compassion, calm, and clarity for all of us, from beginners
to experienced practitioners."
—Bill George, Senior Fellow, Harvard Business School; former Chair
& CEO, Medtronic; and author of Discover Your True North
“Altered Traits is an informative book that is sure to be
controversial. Highly recommended.”
—Success Magazine
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