This book is both provocative and practical. Yapko (clinical psychologist) has explored the ancient practice of mindfulness meditation, identifying its hypnotic-like elements. Critical among these elements are the abilities to focus one's attention and to become aware of the role played by suggestive language. Furthermore, when people are mindful, they realize that it is their reaction to life events, not the events themselves, that frames their experience. Yapko's synthesis, "guided mindfulness meditation," capitalizes on both interpersonal processes and self-regulation. People make many choices during the day, and how they make decisions is probably more important than the choices themselves. However, hypnosis and mindfulness are not the same, and Yapko wisely refrains from equating "hypnosis" with "meditation" as some of his colleagues have mistakenly done. Instead, he clearly elucidates their differences regarding purpose, intention, and spirituality. Readers unfamiliar with this topic may finish this book eager to apply "guided mindfulness meditation" to imagination, memory, and other human potentials that clinicians attempt to foster. This reviewer wishes Yapko had directed some comments toward counselors and life coaches. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers. S. Krippner Saybrook University