“Toni Bernhard deftly presents deep, profound teachings in an amazingly simple, accessible way. It's like taking a powerful healing medicine that goes down like a delicious milkshake. Bravo!”—James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy
“Toni Bernhard's beautiful book is a new invitation to investigate the Buddha's teachings in the laboratories of our own lives. How to Wake Up will be greatly appreciated by readers new to the Buddhist path, as well as by seasoned practitioners.”—Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness
“This is a book for everyone.”—Alida Brill, author of Dancing at the River's Edge
“All-purpose advice as good as your grandmother gave you, and just as straightforward and heartfelt.”—Barry Boyce, editor-in-chief of Mindful magazine
“Toni Bernhard has done it again—sharing wisdom teachings in a way that makes them mightily accessible and helpful without any sacrifice of depth. I love this book!”—Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance
“This remarkable, warm, encouraging, and crystal-clear book expresses the ancient wisdom of the Buddha in universal, twenty-first-century terms. I honestly think it is one of the best Buddhist books I've read in a long time.”—Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Buddha's Brain
“I'm often asked what book to read as a comprehensive introduction to Buddhist practice. Now I have one: How to Wake Up.”—Kevin Griffin, author of One Breath at a Time
“A beautiful, wise, and practical book presenting the Buddha's teaching for our contemporary world.”—Gil Fronsdal, author of The Issue At Hand
“The beauty of this book is how clear, wise, and helpful it is. Both while reading it and after, you can put it to use; this is what literature is for. It's something to cherish and practice.”—Kim Stanley Robinson, author of Shaman and 2312
“A fresh and articulate voice interpreting ancient wisdom for our modern times.”—Sylvia Boorstein, author of It’s Easier Than You Think
“Practical and insightful. In this book you'll find a path to living with greater ease and freedom, awakening to possibilities you may not have known existed before.”—Elisha Goldstein, PhD, author of The Now Effect
“Clear, concise and accessible to anyone wishing to cultivate a path of greater awareness and understanding.”—Christina Feldman, author of Compassion
“A wonderfully clear guide to engaging all the joys and sorrows of our experience with awareness, grace, and wisdom.”—Joseph Goldstein, author of A Heart Full of Peace
“Toni writes with clarity and insight that makes ancient Buddhist teachings accessible to our modern lives.”–Danea Horn, author of Chronic Resilience
“This wonderful book is an easy-to-follow guide that will help you learn skills of mindfulness and compassion, ultimately leading to true happiness.”—Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion
“Toni Bernhard has away of articulating the Buddha's profound understanding of the nature of the human condition in such a way that truly brings it into the contemporary world and makes it relevant for everyone.”—Dr. John Peacock, University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre
“Toni Bernhard has a stunning talent for telling stories and offering
insights. How to Wake Up give us tools for navigating our way through the
joys and challenges of an ordinary human life in a way that alleviates
suffering and cultivates balance.”—~Oriah Mountain Dreamer, author of The Invitation
