How to Hold a Cockroach, Matthew Maxwell
How to Hold a Cockroach, Matthew Maxwell
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How to Hold a Cockroach
A book for those who are free and don't know it

Author: Matthew Maxwell

Narrator: Simon Vance

Unabridged: 1 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Hearthstone

Published: 09/24/2021


Synopsis

How to Hold a Cockroach is about discovering and freeing ourselves from the beliefs that cause us to suffer. With a message both surprising and simple, it is a love letter to humankind, a book for those who are free and don't know it.An Inspirational TaleA struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. As he continues to encounter sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts some of life’s most persistent questions: What am I? What causes me to suffer? How can I be at peace with the traumas of the past and the uncertainty of the future? What determines how I experience life?Described as “a children's book for adults,” How to Hold a Cockroach was written for adults but is suitable for thoughtful teenagers and children. An Immersive ExperienceThis audio version enlivens the story with original music and sound design by producer and songwriter Mason Maxwell and the captivating voice of award-winning narrator Simon Vance. For Listeners Who Are…✓ Looking for contemplative and inspirational books about philosophy, spirituality, or psychology.✓ Facing challenging circumstances, heartbreak, low self-esteem, or resentment. ✓ Finding it difficult to accept the past or fearing what the future will bring.✓ Fans of the works of Paulo Coelho, Kobi Yamada, or Charlie Mackesy; books like The Alchemist, The Tao of Pooh, The Little Prince, and The Untethered Soul; or spiritual teachers like Tara Brach, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle, and Cheri Huber. Regardless of your birthplace, background, or spiritual beliefs, this book invites you to explore how you see yourself and the world, re-examine your perspectives, and experience more joy, peace, and love. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by دُعاء| Doaa on August 07, 2022

This book just lighted something within me and made me feel so much happier. First, I would never touch a cockroach. Second, this book is about how to look into the minor incidents that we encounter in everyday life with curiosity and compassion. I strongly recommend you to listen to the audiobook n......more

Goodreads review by Twinkletoes on December 26, 2022

I finally got to read this book thanks to hoopla! I really think this book is special. It holds a very special place in my heart and mind. There are so many things both big and small, hard and easy, scary and exciting that life throws at us from the time we are born until the day we finally take our......more

Goodreads review by Sheena on April 07, 2021

I still won't hold a cockroach myself but this is a very good reminder about what things we need to give a sh*t about. It's easy to understand but will take a lot of practice to execute. It's a very short read but I chose to read a few pages a day to savor the lessons.......more

Goodreads review by Luzie on December 21, 2023

A wonderfully meditative exploration of where our beliefs come from, how they influence you and how to free yourself from the suffering they cause. It definitely left me thinking about what my personal cockroaches are.......more

Goodreads review by Leah on February 08, 2025

The cool thing about libraries is you can barrow a random book that could end up changing your perspective on life. If you have a hour to spare, this audiobook is so incredible and the story challenges you to identify cognitive distortions and leaned beliefs in a very simple way. I think I’m going t......more