This book is essentially a series of aphorisms (1-3 pages ish) from the author. It definitely reads like a cool conversation, where an acquaintance tells you about a book they read or a story they heard and why it resonates with them. It's very unpretentious, gentle, and personal, and indeed comforting.

Why 4 stars? I recommend this book widely, especially since it's a great introduction to ideas of radical acceptance, self compassion, loving kindness, etc... These ideas weren't new to me and felt more like reminders. I caught myself thinking "oh, yeah" rather than being radically transformed so it doesn't quite hit the 5 stars for me. That said, I might change my mind in a few days/after I buy a copy. And I'm definitely buying a copy of this for myself, and possibly as presents for a few friends.