Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook by Ram Dass - Mindfulness, Spirituality, and Personal Growth for Daily Meditation Practice

The power of calming and controlling the mind cannot be understated. This is the book to get you there. It's simply written and timeless in its wisdom. I had the hardback version from way back in the day and finally gave it to a friend in need. I just bought this paperback version to replace it.