Its Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy Audiobook, by Max Lucado Play Audiobook Sample

It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy Audiobook

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Read By: Max Lucado, Ben Holland Publisher: Thomas Nelson Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780849949579

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

14

Longest Chapter Length:

14:21 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

07:20 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

10:21 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

158

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Publisher Description

There really is more to this life than you've been told.

We've been demanding our way since day one ...

"I want a spouse that makes me happy and coworkers that always ask my opinion."

"I want weather that suits me and traffic that helps me and government that serves me."

Self-promotion. Self-preservation. Self-centeredness ...

"It's all about me."

They all told us it was, didn't they? And we took them up on it. We thought self-celebration would make us happy ...

But believing that has created chaos -- noisy homes, stress-filled businesses, cutthroat relationships. We've chased so many skinny rabbits, says Max Lucado, that we've missed the fat one: the God-centered life.

If you want to shift into high gear with purpose, this is it: life makes sense when we accept our place! Our pleasures, our problems, our gifts and talents ... when they're all for the One who created us, we suddenly gain what we've been missing and find what we've been seeking.

Let Max Lucado show you how to make the shift of a lifetime. How to bump your life off self-center. How to be changed and experience the meaning-charged life you were meant to have. Your discovery starts here.

Download and start listening now!

"Several of these chapters were especially helpful to me. The author helps a person to stop focusing on self or the problems in one's life and focus on the broad picture. Focusing on God and His glory gives me the freedom to love and serve others and opens each day to positive experiences."

— Nancy (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Lucado says: it is time to understand that life revolves around God, not ourselves…Lucado brings this concept to life with his trademark breezy style, good humor, homey anecdotes, and passion. His fans may be surprised by this new emphasis, but they will not be disappointed.”

    — Publishers Weekly

It's Not About Me Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " great book............RECOMMEND !! :) "

    — Elies, 2/10/2014
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    " Inspired me to really think how I live my faith in Jesus Christ. "

    — Annetta, 2/9/2014
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    " This book was pretty good. Started off slow but had a great ending. It really is NOT ABOUT ME! "

    — Michele, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. He has some great thoughts and ideas. I like a book that makes me think. "

    — Dacia, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " what a great reminder this book is of the "bigger picture" and the things that really matter (and no, it's not about you!) "

    — Shauna, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I wasn't really blown away by this book. It was just ok. Not as profound or prolific as some of his other books. "

    — Jocelin, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok...sort already knew it wasn't "

    — Marta, 1/17/2014
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    " very thought provoking. I got a lot out of this publication and it made me re-evaluate my life and thinking. "

    — Joel, 1/16/2014
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    " This book should be a good discussion for book group at Church on Wednesday, looking forward to talking more about it. "

    — Pis4Piglet, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent One of his best "

    — Jean, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Its all about God, and we constantly need that reminder "

    — Subha, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I had to read this book for my book club. Tried to remain open to his ideas, I just can't support his overall philosophy... "

    — Stephen, 12/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read but not as engaging as some of his other books. "

    — Sandra, 12/7/2013
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    " Just a great Christian book that helps keep everything in perspective.... "

    — Marissa, 12/6/2013
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    " God alone deserves the glory. "

    — Aileen, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Probably my favorite of Max Lucados. Its really such a freeing message to be reminded of. I read this right out of high school and it was such a learning experience for me. Lucado writes so simply, but in a powerful way. I recommend for a great devotional. "

    — Kelli, 9/28/2013
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    " Another Excellent Lucado book! "

    — Sharon, 7/16/2013
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    " I know he's supposed to be a great author, but for some reason this book just didn't click for me. "

    — Elaine, 6/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Points us in a new direction where it's not all about me, but it's all about Jesus! Excellent. "

    — Kitty, 12/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The message is pretty simple, and once again Max makes this a delightful read. "

    — Lindsey, 11/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book helped me realize a lot about selflessness. "

    — Marwin, 9/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book clearly present how stupid we are for thinking that life is about us. Read this book and know that there's something more to life than finding a job, living life to the fullest and dying. "

    — Jeth, 8/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I found this to be very inspiring and I am even reading it a second time! "

    — Anna, 6/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent easy read with reminders about what our purpose as Christians in this world is to be...great analogies about us being mirrors reflecting the love of Christ for others to see - love Max Lucado "

    — Marsha, 5/5/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This received a two star rating simply because I had to refer to google multiple times for historical facts and events. I couldn't relate to his references because they simply were not interesting to me. Hoping that Facing Your Giants will be much better! "

    — Kara, 4/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " great book! ! "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you! .this is the key to living! "

    — Leng, 1/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This received a two star rating simply because I had to refer to google multiple times for historical facts and events. I couldn't relate to his references because they simply were not interesting to me. Hoping that Facing Your Giants will be much better! "

    — Kara, 11/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Points us in a new direction where it's not all about me, but it's all about Jesus! Excellent. "

    — Kitty, 8/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of the best christian books i've ever read... A hard beat to our self-ness "

    — Elijah, 6/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am re-reading this one. I really like to 'experience' Lucado time after time. "

    — Hope, 2/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting perspective! The author makes some doctrinal errors but on the whole has a wonderful take on how we should view our lives. I especially liked the story told by a Rabbi at the end. "

    — Ger, 1/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. He has some great thoughts and ideas. I like a book that makes me think. "

    — Dacia, 9/10/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book!!! A must read for everyone. This is my favorite Max Lucado book I've read so far. We all need to be reminded of the truth..."It's Not About Us". "

    — Heather, 8/2/2010

About Max Lucado

Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print.

About Ben Holland

Ben Holland is an audiobook narrator who won the prestious Audie Award in 2015 for best narration in the inspiration/faith-based nonfiction category.