Daniel Siegel is a professor of psychiatry and has written many books- this is the first of his I have read (listened to- read by the author- personally I think this adds something).
‘Midnight’ is a term Dr. Siegel uses to describe the capacity for humans to perceive their own minds, and that of others. It is a learnable skill and the basis for emotional and social intelligence. Dr. Siegel describes how the use of mindful attention can change the structure of the brain and help us attune with others, enhancing awareness and clarity of our inner world and deepening our relationships. He explains how to ‘name and tame’ emotions and how over time states can become traits.
There are fascinating case studies (one client he successfully treats is in his 90’s) as well as neurobiology for the geeks!