The Science of Fear: How the Culture of Fear Manipulates Your Brain

I truly enjoyed The Science of Fear — it opened my eyes to how much fear quietly builds the way that we view the world. I used to think that I wasn't an anxious person at all, but reading books like this one has helped me realize that fear really does get in my way more than I knew. Gardner explains how our nature and the media are responsible for our fears despite the fact that the real threats are infinitesimal. It's an easy, insightful read that definitely made me think differently about the manner in which I react to things. Could not put this book down all day.