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How to Be Human: The Manual Paperback – 29 January 2018

by Ruby Wax (Author)
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A practical and inspiring new book by the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled

It took us 4 billion years to evolve to where we are now. No question, anyone reading this has won the evolutionary Hunger Games by the fact you're on all twos and not some fossil. This should make us all the happiest species alive - most of us aren't, what's gone wrong? We've started treating ourselves more like machines and less like humans. We're so used to upgrading things like our iPhones- as soon as the new one comes out, we don't think twice, we dump it. (Many people I know are now on iWife4 or iHusband8, the motto being, if it's new, it's better.)

We can't stop the future from arriving, no matter what drugs we're on. But even if nearly every part of us becomes robotic, we'll still, fingers crossed, have our minds, which, hopefully, we'll be able use for things like compassion, rather than chasing what's 'better', and if we can do that we're on the yellow brick road to happiness.

I wrote this book with a little help from a monk, who explains how the mind works, and also gives some mindfulness exercises, and a neuroscientist who explains what makes us 'us' in the brain. We answer every question you've ever had about- evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, kids, the future and compassion. How to be Human is extremely funny, true and the only manual you'll need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you've upgraded your iPhone.
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  1. Print length
    272 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Life
  4. Publication date
    29 January 2018
  5. Dimensions
    15.3 x 2.3 x 23.7 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0241294738
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0241294734
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With this marvellous book, Ruby Wax has confirmed her position as one of the most readable, inspirational and engaging writers in the field of human mental health, happiness and fulfilment. ― Stephen Fry

Ruby has beautifully fused neurology and spirituality and given us a means to cope with operating both a mind and a brain. If this mental upgrade works then all other books will become defunct as we repose in bliss. ― Russell Brand

How to Be Human is, without exaggeration, a lifeline; wise, practical and funny, it is a handbook for those in despair. It is actually for everyone alive, for the curious, or disillusioned or muddled or just plain happy. Ruby, the Monk and the Neuroscientist are today's Magi. ― Joanna Lumley

Ruby Wax is a stitch. And this stitch can make you laugh while showing you some exceedingly useful things to heal and transform your life. What she is pointing to is way too serious to take too seriously. Seriously! ― Jon kabat-Zinn

As I expected its funny and thoroughly readable but what I hadn't expected was that it would change the way I think about how I think. Remarkable work from Miss Wax ― Jennifer Saunders

Ready to laugh and cry as you dive deeply into what it means to be human? Guiding us across evolution, from the far past into the present and even preparing us for the future, Ruby Wax and her neuroscientist and meditating monk colleagues provide us with a science-informed, practical, and humorous guide that is as hysterical as it is profound. Be prepared to feel your way into well-being with this magnificent blending of entertainment and education into the nature of our minds' thoughts, feelings, and identity as you explore and expand who really you are. ― Daniel J. Siegel

A three way encounter between a Monk, a neuroscientist and Ruby Wax sounds like the set up for a joke. Instead it's produced one of the most fascinating, intriguing and informative books about minds and bodies and brains and mindfulness I've ever encountered. A triangulation on what it means to be human. Utterly readable and surprisingly wise. ― Neil Gaiman

Ruby Wax has spent a lifetime trying to be human.... with this book, she's so very nearly there... ― Dawn French

This is a present for your head and your heart. Do yourself a favour and read it, you'll love it ― Davina McCall

A guide to mindfulness that's as hilarious as it is useful -- Arianna Huffington on 'A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled'

A wonderful book full of passion and verve -- Prof. Mark Williams on 'A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled'

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A practical and inspiring new book by the Number One Sunday Times bestselling author of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Life
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 29 January 2018
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0241294738
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0241294734
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 360 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.3 x 2.3 x 23.7 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 393 ratings

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  • trudi ellen
    5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant!
    Reviewed in Australia on 13 March 2018
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    this book can change your life!
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  • Yu Zhang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting and life changing
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 September 2019
    Format: Audible Audiobook
    I just start to explore concepts in this area and find this book actually very very interesting. I bought the audio version and the paper version as a gift to my wife. I don’t know why those people would leave negative comments. I am gonna teach some the ideas to my son as well.
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  • shirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant funny book and delivers alot of truth
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 November 2018
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Fantastic read, you dont need to doing a psychology degree to read, understand and enjoy this book. Love the different views of the collective and really helpful mindfulness exercises. Puts modern day attitudes to life and stress in to perspective. Highly recommended
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  • CJ Gordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read, listen and Practice!
    Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 2018
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book MUST be incorporated into every institution of learning and workplace! It is a road map to help you navigate YOU!
    Get the book and listen to the audio book. Ms. Wax is very entertaining and insightful and so deep. The book is great for reference and the audio book in particular is worth listening over and over again. Mindfulness really works and this book is life changing!

    In addition, learn about the authors' lives, about yourself and then learn & know that I/WE CAN do something about it!
    Ruby Wax is one of my heroes! Thank you,!!!
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Do yourself a favor, and buy it!
    Reviewed in Spain on 20 April 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    This book taught me a lot, specially about compassion and self-compassion.
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  • WNANW
    5.0 out of 5 stars cool book
    Reviewed in Italy on 9 April 2018
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    I bought it for my girlfriend, and she like it a lot.
    I red a few pages too and is a cool book.
    Arrived long before the forecast :)
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  • RF 32
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
    Reviewed in France on 3 May 2018
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    Interesting and funny. I loved the examples. I would recommend. Wasnt so sure about the "conversations" but that was just me.
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