Originally written as a letter to a fellow monk during the Vietnam War, this slim, practical guide introduces mindfulness as a way of bringing full, compassionate attention to every moment of ordinary life — washing dishes, walking, breathing, eating. Thich Nhat Hanh's teaching is warm, precise, and immediately applicable, making this the best first book for men who have heard about mindfulness but have no idea where to begin. The practices here are not performances of achievement but invitations to presence, which is precisely what overworked, disconnected men most need. It has introduced millions of people worldwide to the transformative power of simple attention.