quitefox, the best book on meditation is the one that is inside of you;
that is the greatest meditation resource. Preferably, in the beginning when
we are first learning how to meditate it is most helpful to have an experienced
meditation teacher. Someone you can talk to and will guide you in your meditation practice.
But once you form that deep connection within your self and external meditation
teacher is not necessary anymore because your focus will shift from the outside
to the inside, and you will find a most venerable teacher within your self that will
guide you deeper and deeper, if you learn how to listen within. This is the resource
that I referred to above.
Most of all do not let your head rob you of the experience that is within your heart.
Books are fine but they just point to a potential experience, and we should not get
too much expectation from reading books or even listening to others. It is a very
personal and intimate journey. Have no expectations, as expectations will hinder
your actual meditation experience. Live in the moment, not the past or future,
and keep your mind out of your meditation practice as much as possible.
Peace and Good Journey.