I purchased this title as an audiobook. I found it very soothing, almost meditative, to listen to. Eckhart Tolle gives life a new perspective and helps you find a little mental peace in this crazy, fast-paced world. I would recommend this to anyone who is open to exploring Their Own Mind and Those Who are losing sleep beacuse of never-ending thought cycles. I am not sure how reading the book might compare. For me a huge part of the meditative quality resulted from listening to the words as he speaks with my eyes closed. Therefore I suggest purchasing the audiobook. This is the first title of Eckhart Tolle That I Purchased, but I am already a huge fan!