The Book of Awakening, Mark Nepo
The Book of Awakening, Mark Nepo
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The Book of Awakening
Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

Author: Mark Nepo

Narrator: Mark Nepo

Unabridged: 17 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/08/2011


Synopsis

Hailed as one of “Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things,” Mark Nepo’s bestselling “thinking person’s devotional” of inspirational stories and essays is now available from S&S Audio.

In this work, Mark Nepo invites listeners to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, and spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses. They have stood by the courage of their convictions in all kinds of moments, great and small.

Nepo’s insights and commentary are spot on, and help listeners relate the stories of others to their own lives. The Book of Awakening is divided into three sections—finding our inner core, standing by our inner core, and sustaining the practice of living from that place. Each of the brief essays and stories elucidates and inspires. Nepo’s broad range of stories and people, of traditions and insights, offers myriad ways for listeners to relate to their own search for courage.

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 Susan on July 31, 2012

I found each daily entry thought provoking and inspiring. Mark Nepo's book is balanced and creatively written with great reflective questions. He gently nudges you to become more aware, awake and present. His book touched me deeply by his simple storytelling "awakening" a sense of longing for better......more

Goodreads review by Debbie "DJ" on May 03, 2014

This is by far the best daily reader I have ever read. I no longer have a stack of meditation books, as this surpasses them all. So far each daily read has left me with a sense of "WOW!" His writing is deeply profound and the messages go straight to my heart. He also includes a short meditation afte......more

Goodreads review by Kim on July 18, 2015

Some days, the message is exactly what I need. Earlier this week, I was feeling very insecure about some career issues and wishing I were a bit like others. There was a story about a man (Akiba - I believe) who was sorry he wasn't living his life like Moses. The message reminded us, God wants us to......more

Goodreads review by Helena on December 31, 2022

What a beautiful book. One that has been my (almost) daily companion thru the year; one I intend to make my daily companion next year as well. (And at long last, a blog post about this life-companion of a book: [URL not allowed]-book-of-aw... )......more

Goodreads review by John on December 31, 2023

An exquisite book of daily meditations. One of my very favorites.......more