Self-help · WarmEckhart Tolle encourages attention to the present moment over worry about the past or future
The Power of Now
Staying in the present moment, with simple exercises
Namaste Publishing first published Eckhart Tolle's book in Vancouver in 1997, and New World Library republished it in 1999. It discusses how people relate to themselves and others, presenting self-reflection and presence in the moment with simple exercises. Its central claim is that emotional problems stem from identifying with one's mind. It introduces concepts including the pain-body and the inner body, describes relaxation and meditation methods, and draws on multiple spiritual traditions.
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Who
Eckhart Tolle, the author.
World
Spiritual self-reflection drawn from several traditions.
What makes it different
Wikipedia reports 16 million copies sold worldwide as of 2025. Oprah Winfrey recommended it, and O magazine listed it as recommended reading in 2000.
Feel
Quiet and meditative.
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Further reading
- The Power of NowWikipedia