"Living in a turbulent world creates turbulent minds, but in Maisel's latest book, he lays out a map for navigating such a world with integrity, ease, and serenity. If you want to rid your life of frustration and chaos and discover joyful days again, this is the book for you. Maisel puts forward ways in which we can respond positively to our new realities and preserve our calm and sanity. A life in support of both serenity and action is the goal, and the plan for this is on offer in Brave New Mind."-Roccie Hill, bestselling author of The Blood of My Mother and author of the forthcoming The Wounds of My Father
“If you find yourself overwhelmed by the frenzy of modern life or yearning for a deeper sense of purpose and calm, this book offers both intellectual clarity and emotional sustenance. It doesn’t promise to make life easy—rather, it offers something far more valuable: a way to bring meaning and purpose to your life, even in turbulent times. Brave New Mind isn’t just a book; it’s a trusted companion, providing the tools to face reality with courage and to cultivate serenity without escapism.” —Stacy Giguere, PhD, Professor of Psychology
“How do you stay sane in the modern world? Maisel has an answer. In an accessible style, he combines his wide reading of philosophy with his experience as a psychotherapist in a truly valuable synthesis. It is not a plot spoiler to say that he advocates what to some people may seem an impossible paradox: that we need to cultivate an inner serenity at the same time as a readiness to act. If we do this, we will be able to maintain our sanity and our integrity.” —Martin Adams, existential psychotherapist, author of An Existential Approach to Human Development: Philosophical and Therapeutic Perspectives
“Brave New Mind by Eric Maisel is a thought-provoking exploration of the mental resilience required to navigate the complexities of contemporary life. With a blend of philosophy, psychology, and cultural critique, Maisel presents the concept of "serene readiness"—a state of mind that embraces both acceptance and proactive engagement with life's challenges. Maisel's writing is both incisive and urgent, calling readers to develop a mindset capable of withstanding the pressures of an increasingly fragmented world. Brave New Mind is a profoundly introspective and timely work, offering readers practical tools for fostering clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of agency in their lives.”—Juliana J. Bruno, Transformational Coach, podcaster, and author of Reasons to Live
“With the kind of page turning usually saved for great dramas or thrillers, I just finished reading Brave New Mind. Maisel presents a picture of the dire realities we’re facing in today’s world, along with proposals for how we can not only survive but thrive, in a style that is both gentle and hard-hitting, with just enough humor to make the deep material comprehensible and entertaining. As is the case with many of Eric Maisel’s works, Brave New Mind is a book I can see reading over and over. It will never grow old or obsolete.” —Denise Beck-Clark, MFA, MSW; author of Concurrent Sentences: A True Story of Murder, Love, and Redemption
“If you read only one book to help you cope and thrive amidst these complex and changing times we are living in, read this one. Make this the book the encouragement you give to yourself and to everyone you love.” —Lynda Monk, MSW, RSW, CPCC, leader of the International Association for Journal Writing
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