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Whose Mind Is It Anyway?: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life Paperback – Illustrated, June 7, 2016

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A sympathetic illustrated guide to learning to live with your mind--even when it tries to trick you.

Most of us spend our lives trailing after our minds, allowing our brains to take us in directions that are safe and secure, controlled and conformed. Your mind doesn't want you to take that new job, sign up for that pottery class, or ask someone out. It wants you to stay unemployed, unfulfilled, and single because it enjoys routine and is resistant to change, no matter how positive the change may be. But more often than not, that's not what you want.  

Whose Mind Is It Anyway?
will help you learn how to separate what you want from what your brain wants and how to do less when your mind is trying to trick you into doing more. In a colorful, funny, and nonthreatening way, it answers the difficult question of how we can take control of our self-defeating behaviors. Filled with charming illustrations, this book will be the friendly voice in your head to counter your negative thoughts, and it will teach you how to finally be at peace with all that you are.

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“It's difficult for me to put into words how much I love Whose Mind Is It Anyway? Lisa and Franco manage to share age-old truths about human life in an unbelievably creative, hilarious, and smart way. The truths they write about are deep and profound, and yet this book is fun, light, and entertaining. I couldn't more highly recommend it!”
--Dr. Amy Johnson, author of Being Human and The Little Book of Big Change.
 

Whose Mind Is It Anyway? is a fun, charming, and delightful book that conveys a deep healing message with ease for anyone searching for keys to life and inner happiness. It is easy to read and will warm you heart. I will be recommending it to youngsters and adults alike. Enjoy.”
--Dr. Ken Manning, licensed psychologist and president of Insight Principles, Inc.

"Whose Mind Is It Anyway? is deceptively sweet, in that its charming drawings and simple language provide a powerful punch; the Esiles have created a unique, creative, and effective handbook that both illustrates fundamental insights into human nature and sets a straight course for self-enlightenment and fulfillment. The questions raised by Lisa and Franco, and the solutions offered, will resonate with readers and linger far beyond the initial reading, providing lasting impact on how we think about our motivations, our desires, and our definition of a life well-lived. Whose Mind Is It Anyway? is a great present not only for recent graduates but for anyone questioning their next step; the issues raised by the Esilies last for a lifetime, and the positive vibe they promote are needed at all stages and ages of life."
--Nina Sankovitch, author of Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading

"I absolutely love
Whose Mind Is It Anyway? It's the perfect personal-growth book for those of us who are done with personal-growth books. So simple and whimsical and wise. It has charmed and delighted me into reimagining my approach to life. And it makes me smile every time I open it up." 
--Susan Isaacs, comedienne, speaker, and author of Angry Conversations With God

About the Author

LISA ESILE was born in Wellington, New Zealand, but spent most of her adult life living on the remote southern island. Lisa has a master's degree in science. Her blog has over 8,000 subscribers, and she regularly guest blogs on Tiny Buddha.

FRANCO ESILE spent his early years as a touring musician around the US and the Caribbean. He briefly attended the Berklee School of Music and studied privately under Charlie Benacos. He's written music for poetical theater, including
Life After Motown--produced by Nobel Poet Laureate Derek Walcott. Franco works in film and TV production and collaborates with Lisa on her blog.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TarcherPerigee; Illustrated edition (June 7, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1101982632
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1101982631
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.5 x 6.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book witty and insightful, with a profound synopsis of the nature of the mind. They also describe it as funny and easy to use. Readers appreciate the cute illustrations and lighthearted approach. Overall, they say the book is a great read and they read it over and over.

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Customers find the book witty and insightful. They say it makes understanding the principles fun and easy. Readers also appreciate the refreshing approach and message. They mention the ideas are perfect for understanding intrusive thoughts and how to deal with them.

"A delightful and refreshing pep-talk and reminder for those times when you need to lighten up...." Read more

"...It is a funny, easy read and a profound synopsis of of the nature of our MIND. Every time I read it I breath a sign of relief...." Read more

"...I need this to reference in the future! The ideas are perfect in understanding intrusive thoughts and how to deal with them." Read more

"You can read this book in 20 minutes or less. Simple but profound insights into the mind!" Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book funny and easy to read. They also appreciate the profound synopsis of how the mind works.

"...say that Lisa and Franco's book is a light hearted, friendly and funny way to help get some peace of mind and to enjoy life for a change...." Read more

"I have given 7 of these books as Christmas presents! It is a funny, easy read and a profound synopsis of of the nature of our MIND...." Read more

"...It’s gentle humor and cute illustrations help me realize that I occasionally (perhaps always) take myself a bit too seriously." Read more

"...] - Great artwork, great dialogue, funny and up lifting. Helpful to my spiritual/life journey!" Read more

6 customers mention "Ease of use"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book simple, cute, and convincing. They appreciate that the ideas are not complicated and there's no homework.

"...Best of all, there's no homework, it doesn't take itself so desperately seriously -- a great accomplishment, because the authors very well know that..." Read more

"...The ideas here are not complicated...." Read more

"Came at a time in my life when I really needed it. Simple, cute, and convincing." Read more

"Written like a children's book, but for adults. It's a great book, simple and clear, but with a big message. I've bought 3 more as gifts." Read more

6 customers mention "Illustrations"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations cute, fun, and light-hearted. They also say the book takes a look into the mind and negative thinking.

"...It’s gentle humor and cute illustrations help me realize that I occasionally (perhaps always) take myself a bit too seriously." Read more

"...find it is written a bit like a comic book - sweet and light hearted with lots of pictures but with pretty much two or three sentences/statements..." Read more

"Came at a time in my life when I really needed it. Simple, cute, and convincing." Read more

"...I love the illustrations. The illustration of our thoughts as a train riding alongside of us really resonated with me. I recommend it!" Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read. They say it's a great read.

"I have given 7 of these books as Christmas presents! It is a funny, easy read and a profound synopsis of of the nature of our MIND...." Read more

"Takes the load of heavy thinking off. Great humor and easy reading." Read more

"I bought for my granddaughter. She loves it. Reads it over and over." Read more

"Quick read and good content" Read more

3 customers mention "Anxiety level"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a wonderful tool for anxiety. They say it takes the load of heavy thinking off and is helpful to their spiritual and life journeys.

"...Helpful to my spiritual/life journey!" Read more

"Takes the load of heavy thinking off. Great humor and easy reading." Read more

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What is this cute little book about and why might you want a copy?
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What is this cute little book about and why might you want a copy?
This book is about the ways in which your mind operates. The information is presented in a very accessible format.When you have the book, keep it close and re-read it when you’re having a bad day. Let it remind you that bad days are not inevitable! If you enjoy yoga, which encourages finding space on the mat, you can be one of the many different types of people this book will appeal to. Authors Lisa and Franco Esile want to encourage you to find space as well, except their message is that you can find space from your thoughts at any time! This book is their passion project to remind you of this again and again.Just knowing something, even reading it a few times, is not the same as living in accordance with your newfound knowledge. You have to work on it and with this self-help illustrated book, you just might discover freedom. After following Lisa’s blog for over 2 years I was thrilled to receive a copy of this book**. I was already loving Lisa’s blog, emails, and ebook but a physical book is the perfect extension of this message. It's about a 15 minute read cover to cover, I timed myself, and filled with cute drawings by the authors! The illustrations in this book are silly, which is great because they help you get through some annoying facts.One of my favorite annoying facts from the book is “The [mind’s] need for predictability is why people repeat old habits over and over again even though they might be painful.” Doesn’t that just make you mad? If so, that is normal. You’ll learn about why in the book and get to throw a metaphorical punch at the authors. I enjoy how this illustrated scenario follows learning that "Stress is a choice."This books information is as relevant today as it was when Lisa first started sharing it on her blog lisaesile.com and I believe it will continue to be relevant for decades to come. One of Lisa’s works, an ebook about the mind, has been downloaded by over 10,000 individuals, myself included. The common quest? Discovering how to be okay. The book “Who’s Mind is it Anyway?” does show how this can be achieve​d. I am looking forward to gifting a copy to one of my friends and sharing it with others.**I have received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, as the authors welcome both positive and negative feedback.Hope you found this review helpful, please click YES if you did!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2016
A delightful and refreshing pep-talk and reminder for those times when you need to lighten up.
I was going to say that it's good for when your mind is controlling you, rather than you controlling it...but that's not quite it...
Or for when you need to make that little voice in your head shut up already and let you live your life in peace...but that's not quite it either...
So I'll just say that Lisa and Franco's book is a light hearted, friendly and funny way to help get some peace of mind and to enjoy life for a change.
Best of all, there's no homework, it doesn't take itself so desperately seriously -- a great accomplishment, because the authors very well know that not having peace of mind is a very serious concern.
I guess in this case, the medium really is the message -- a lighthearted way to help lighten up.
I whole-heartedly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
I have given 7 of these books as Christmas presents! It is a funny, easy read and a profound synopsis of of the nature of our MIND. Every time I read it I breath a sign of relief. I highly recommend for all ages! (A great way to introduce kids to the concepts too).
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
I love, love, love this book! I actually gave it to my BFF Soni am going to buy another one. Also want to get it for my daughters! I need this to reference in the future! The ideas are perfect in understanding intrusive thoughts and how to deal with them.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017
This little book is perfect for people like myself who over-think and over-analyze everything. It’s gentle humor and cute illustrations help me realize that I occasionally (perhaps always) take myself a bit too seriously.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
You can read this book in 20 minutes or less. Simple but profound insights into the mind!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017
This has been a mainstay on our coffee table for over a year now. My 10 year old son experiences anxiety attacks and this book has been extremely helpful in curbing these. Picking this up and reading a few pages is great therapy for any age. The ideas here are not complicated. Without getting really technical, the book reminds us that WE are the ones in control of our own thoughts as opposed to outside stimuli. I would recommend this to anyone who has anxiety or panic attack and especially to those who's children do!!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020
The text of this Kindle book was blank—the framework showed up, but there was not text. All my other Kindle books work fine.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
I was really looking forward to this book arriving but was disappointed when it did. I was surprised to find it is written a bit like a comic book - sweet and light hearted with lots of pictures but with pretty much two or three sentences/statements per page I felt a bit out of pocket to be honest. If it had been described as a bit of fun and retailed at £4/5 I would have been pleased. It's one of those stocking filler/loo books and in my opinion very overpriced at $16. The content is good but very basic - I guess given the word count it can only be really. I would sum up as a nice bit of fun with some good tips but not a 'read' as such and so very overpriced. Sorry authors :(
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2.0 out of 5 stars Good as a bit of fun!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
I was really looking forward to this book arriving but was disappointed when it did. I was surprised to find it is written a bit like a comic book - sweet and light hearted with lots of pictures but with pretty much two or three sentences/statements per page I felt a bit out of pocket to be honest. If it had been described as a bit of fun and retailed at £4/5 I would have been pleased. It's one of those stocking filler/loo books and in my opinion very overpriced at $16. The content is good but very basic - I guess given the word count it can only be really. I would sum up as a nice bit of fun with some good tips but not a 'read' as such and so very overpriced. Sorry authors :(
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Renata Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars SOULÿ & simply brilliant ♡
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2019
Rated as many ☆ as possible ☆☆☆
...as reading this felt like being a carefree kid...
...watching in wonderment a night sky filled with stars...

And, Just Be♡Cause of the simply brilliant reminders...
...of the beneficial heart♡mind innate harmony 😘
Frau Neu
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love love this book
Reviewed in Italy on June 12, 2018
So cute. Made with love. The main idea is Genius: Do not believe to much in your negative thoughts. They are just thoughts and they will pass. I would have had so much benefit if someone gave me this book when I was a teenager. Lifechanging wisdom. Simple but life-saving at times.
JATIN KAKKAR
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful illustration
Reviewed in India on April 22, 2017
Mindblowing book , done the main purpose for which it was purchased
Bel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, un livre excelent
Reviewed in France on July 29, 2016
Great book everyone should read it
Un livre excellent qui s'adresse à tout le monde qui fait tellement du bien
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2016
Absolutely brilliant little book! I have been so excited to receive it and it is now here! I read Lisa's first e-book (Seven secrets your mind doesn't want you to know) and this builds on that excellently. I love the feel of the actual book itself, the paper is perhaps recycled and has a great texture. I adore the pictures making it amusing to read and the message in the book is moving, inspiring and a wonderful way to understand how we work as human beings. There is cross-over with other philosophies I have read but I absolutely love how Lisa and Franco have written it in a fun and very human way. Thank you guys for taking the time to write this wonderful book for us all to enjoy!