About the author, quoting from the book's dust jacket, "Daniel Goleman is the 'New York Times' bestselling author of the groundbreaking book 'Emotional Intelligence'. A psychologist and a science journalist, he reported on brain and behavioral research for 'The New York Times' for many years and has received many awards for his writing. . .[Three of his books are] accounts of meetings he has moderated between the Dalai Lama and scientists, psychotherapists and social activists. . .[He is] a co-founder of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, and co-director of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations." About the book, quoting from the book's dust jacket. "Millions of people have turned to the Dalai Lama for his unparalleled insight into living happier, more purposeful lives. Now, when the world needs his guidance more than ever, he shows how every compassion-driven human act--no matter how small--is integral for a more peaceful, harmonious world, building a force for a better future."