Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson
Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson
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Soul Boom
Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution

Author: Rainn Wilson

Narrator: Rainn Wilson

Unabridged: 9 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Balance

Published: 04/25/2023


Synopsis

In this New York Times bestseller, comedic actor, producer, and writer Rainn Wilson explores the problem-solving benefits that spirituality gives us to create solutions for an increasingly challenging world. The trauma that our world experienced in recent years—as result of both the pandemic and societal tensions that threaten to overwhelm us—has been unprecedented and is not going away anytime soon. It is clear that existing political and economic systems are not enough to bring the change that the world needs. In this book, Rainn Wilson explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution, a “Soul Boom” in order to address today’s greatest issues—mental health, racism and sexism, climate change, and economic injustice.

For Wilson, this is very serious and essential pursuit, but he brings great humor and his own unique perspective to the conversation. He feels that, culturally, we’ve thrown the baby out with the bathwater—and that bathwater is spirituality, Faith and the Sacred. The baby is us, and we are in need of profound healing and a unifying understanding of the world that religion provides. Sharing his experience of losing his father during the summer of 2020 as well as his personal struggles with addiction and mental health, Wilson is an empathetic narrator and thinker who readers will appreciate and trust. Wilson’s approach to spirituality—the non-physical, eternal aspects of ourselves—is relatable and will apply to people of all beliefs, even the skeptics. Filled with genuine insight—not to mention enlightening Kung Fu and Star Trek references—the book offers the keys to delving into ancient wisdom and seeking out practical, transformative answers to life’s biggest questions.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Krista on March 01, 2023

Ultimately, I believe this entire crazySoul Boomdissertation boils down to a single concept:unity. What we must seek in this spiritual revolution is a profound unity unlike anything humanity has ever experienced before. I didn’t previously know anything about Rainn Wilson’s interests and activism......more

Goodreads review by Crystal on February 24, 2023

I was a follower of SoulPancake when it was a newish thing back in the day so I was intrigued by this book. As someone whose beliefs have been shaken are currently under scrutiny, this was a great read. While various religions (even a made up one) are discussed at length, this isn’t a religious book......more

Goodreads review by Richard on February 24, 2023

If you approach your reading of "Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution" expecting to experience the quirky hilarity of Rainn Wilson's iconic Dwight Schrute character from "The Office," then you're likely to find "Soul Boom" a bit of a disappointment. It's not that there's no humor to be foun......more

Goodreads review by Shane on June 03, 2023

Thought-and-soul-provoking read even for my dead atheist heart.......more

Goodreads review by Daphne on October 08, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this book; I actually finished this book and I don't even watch The Office! I will try my darndest not be a cynic and refrain from using the word "optimistic" in reference to how Wilson envisions humanity's future. Soul Boom was hopeful and JOYFUL! I loved how accessible the lan......more


Quotes

**Audie Award Finalist: Faith-based Fiction or Non-Fiction**