More Together Than Alone, Mark Nepo
More Together Than Alone, Mark Nepo
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More Together Than Alone
Discovering the Power and Spirit of Community in Our Lives and in the World

Author: Mark Nepo

Narrator: Mark Nepo

Unabridged: 10 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/17/2018


Synopsis

Mark Nepo—the #1 New York Times bestselling author and popular spiritual teacher—“has given us not only a much-needed message of hope and inspiration, but a practical guide on how to build a better tomorrow, together” (Arianna Huffington, founder of HuffPost). This poignant and timely meditation on the importance of community, demonstrates how we can live more enriching lives by cultivating connectedness.

At once a moving meditation and an empowering guide, More Together Than Alone is a compelling testament to the power of community and why it’s so essential in our lives, now more than ever. Mark Nepo draws from historical events, spiritual leaders, and the natural world to show how, in every generation, our tendency is to join together to accomplish our greatest achievements, from creating education to providing clean drinking water, and preserving the arts.

Nepo’s historical snapshots, from ancient times to contemporary examples, show how community creates a light in the darkest of times. The book explores the heart of how we come together in varied and beautiful ways, whether forming resistance groups during the Holocaust or rebuilding after the nuclear devastation in Nagasaki. These inspiring stories teach us that even in the bleakest days, we have the power to create connections and draw strength from one another.

Featuring thought-provoking analysis and practical takeaways, More Together Than Alone will help us inhabit a stronger sense of togetherness where we live and in the world so we can achieve our highest potential, as individuals, and as communities. “In an age of racial divisions, school shootings, and international conflict, this book’s message about the necessity of coming together is timely, and its examples of human compassion and unity are often comforting” (Publishers Weekly).

About Mark Nepo

Mark Nepo is a poet, philosopher, and spiritual adviser who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for more than 30 years. He is the author of 12 books, including the New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lisa

I read Mark Nepo's book as research for my next book. I gave it 4 stars because he has thoughts that are gems and his exercises are great. However, I found his definitions of community too vague to be able to try to implement. And, to his central point, one of our deepest longings is for community -......more

Goodreads review by Sydney

"Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu, which means: 'A person is a person through other persons.' "Pg. 18 "Everyone needs some help learning who they already are." Pg. 54 "What is to give light must endure burning."- Viktor Frankl Pg. 194 "When we eclipse our humanity, the world is not a dark place. Nor is the hea......more

Goodreads review by Tyler

I like the general idea, but his attempt at poetic language and lack of clear structure for the whole book makes it feel rather muddled and disjointed. So an individual passage might be interesting or even inspiring, but overall I am not left with much.......more

Goodreads review by Joanne

As from previous writings of Mark Nepo, so much wisdom within these pages! I felt this was one of his best creations. The author summarizes the content best in one of his concluding paragraphs: “This whole book is about the necessity of choosing love over fear, of choosing the big raft over the littl......more

Goodreads review by Sue

This was one of the most beautiful books I’ve read in years. Superb writing, exceptional storytelling! A REAL GEM. I’m so thankful I happened across it at a local independent bookstore. And I’m sure it’s one I’ll revisit many times in years to come. I highly recommend it to anyone who values togethe......more