Rapt

In 'Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life', Winifred Gallagher makes the radical argument that the quality of your life largely depends on what you choose to pay attention to.

The book introduces a diverse cast of characters to illustrate the art of living an interested life.

Gallagher discusses how focusing on the most positive and productive elements of any situation can shape your inner experience, improve concentration, broaden inner horizons, and make life feel more meaningful.

The book covers various aspects such as the neuroscience of attention, the importance of mindfulness and meditation, and how modern distractions impede productivity and real learning.

Gallagher's personal experience with cancer also influenced her perspective on the power of attention and living in the present.