The last decades witnessed an upsurge in interest regarding how to bridge classical cognitive science and phenomenological approaches to the philosophy of mind. The works of Varela, Hurley, Noe and many others reminded us of the importance of first-person, subjective studies in cognition, and called for an end to the monopoly of third-person, data-driven studies on "brain", commonly seen as the sole locus of all mental faculties including consciousness. "The Phenomenological Mind" provides an excellent textbook-like introduction to and summary of phenomenology not only for cognitive science or philosophy student, but also for anybody with an interest in what we understand under the concept of "mind". Gallagher is doing an excellent job in combining discussions on early phenomenologists such as Husserl and Merleau-Ponty with modern neuroscientific and psychological studies on the relation between mind, brain, body and environment. The main power of the book lies in the fact that every argument is outlined with excellent references to the relevant literature, a property that is absent in many of the recently published books on similar topics. This textbook style renders The Phenomenological Mind a very strategic starting point for the phenomenological journey. The concepts of embodiment, agency, intentionality and many others are made as easy to understand as possible, thanks to the way Gallagher is presenting the relevant philosophical discussions and scientific findings. Long story short, this introductory text is a must for all who take the time to ask some of the oldest and most difficult questions on thought and experience.