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The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have Audiobook
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“A year’s supply of inspiration every day and the perfect gift for yourself and your friends.”
—Oprah Winfrey
The Book of Awakening by poet and teacher MARK NEPO provides small doses of what really matters, simple truths and stories from everyday lives, plus inspiration from the great wisdom traditions. Each day’s entry is accompanied by simple, yet profound, practices designed to help us live the life we want by being present to the life we have. For, in the words of St. Francis of Assisi,
“YOU ARE THAT WHICH YOU ARE SEEKING.”
“Each entry in this capacious and tender daybook widens both the eyes and the heart.”
—Jane Hirschfield, author of Nine Gates and After
A daily guide for authentic living in hard times, The Book of Awakening is a book to keep your head high, your heart open, and your feet on the ground. “It is true,” Nepo writes, “If you can’t see what you’re looking for, see what’s there. It is enough.”
“Mark Nepo has written a beautiful book about life, informed by the shadows of death. I’ve been blessed and humbled by reading his words.”
—Marianne Williamson
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"Love this book! I try to have a book that has something short I can read every morning after my journaling. This is one of the best! Always great "food for thought." "
— Lori-ann (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A year’s supply of inspiration every day and the perfect gift for yourself and your friends.”
— Oprah Winfrey -
“There are many inspirational daybooks out there. What sets this one apart is the mature poet’s voice rising from a seasoned soul.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“Each entry in this capacious and tender daybook widens both the eyes and the heart.”
— Jane Hirschfield, author of Nine Gates and After -
“Mark Nepo has written a beautiful book about life, informed by the shadows of death. I’ve been blessed and humbled by reading his words.”
— Marianne Williamson, spiritual activist, author
Awards
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
The Book of Awakening Listener Reviews
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" Is this the kind of book you ever finish? Me thinks not. "
— Lynnelle, 3/3/2011 -
" This is a terrific "daily" book, to get your mind focused in the right direction to begin your day. "
— Lwestbirch, 2/1/2011 -
" This book is a wonderful companion to meditation. I read a passage before meditation and use instructions/questions for reflection during meditation. "
— Mari, 1/28/2011 -
" A book best read in small sections... "
— Kimberly, 1/21/2011 -
" Its a day to day book so i won't finish it until Dec 31st. So far it doesn't intrigue me. updates to follow.... "
— Lnoel06, 1/4/2011 -
" Wake up you sleepyheads. I'll make some breakfast and coffee. "
— Michelle, 1/4/2011
About Mark Nepo
Mark Nepo is a poet, philosopher, and author of thirteen books, including The Book of Awakening, a New York Times bestseller. Some of his other work includes Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, As Far as the Heart Can See, Unlearning Back to God, and The Exquisite Risk. Mark has appeared with Oprah Winfrey on her Super Soul Sunday program and has been interviewed by Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. He lives in southwest Michigan.