The Power of Now

#9 in Religion & spirituality

The Power of Now

Eckhart Tolle

First published 1997Original language EN

7.97.9 / 10
Score out of 10123 ratingsConfidence 46%: this much of the score is the readers’ own
224
Pages
about 4 h
Reading time

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About the book

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment is a book by Eckhart Tolle. It is a discussion about how people interact with themselves and others. The concept of self-reflection and presence in the moment are presented along with simple exercises for the achievement of its principles. Published in 1997, the book was recommended by Oprah Winfrey and has been translated into 33 languages. As of 2025, the book has sold 16 million copies worldwide.

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Where the score comes from

The sources average 7.7 across 123 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 46% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Religion & spirituality average of 8.1. That is how 7.9 comes out.

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Open Library7.7123 100%

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It has 224 pages — longer than 63% of the ranked books in Religion & spirituality.

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