The Different Drum (Abridged): Community Making and Peace Audiobook, by M. Scott Peck Play Audiobook Sample

The Different Drum (Abridged): Community Making and Peace Audiobook

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Read By: M. Scott Peck Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 1987 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743546515

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

4

Longest Chapter Length:

29:42 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

27:50 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

29:02 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

15

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Publisher Description

For a World in Conflict...

New Hope for Wholeness in the Modern Age!

–A society of rugged individualists and economic competitors

–A world of nuclear politics and uncontrollable forces

–For many, modern living means loneliness, disaffection, apathy and isolation.

Is there an escape?

In a startling, life-affirming work by one of America's foremost thinkers, Dr. M. Scott Peck examines the concept of community, its roots, its development and most importantly, it's rewards for contemporary America. In this program which features segments from a live lecture and narration by the author, Dr. Peck draws on his first-hand experiences and studies, and leads the way on a journey from isolation to togetherness, towards peace in our society and in the world - for the true fulfillmen of all individuals!

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"M. Scott Peck has been one of my go-to gurus at countless crossroads in my life. Although he published his books in the last century, he was way ahead of his time, and his experiences and guidance are even more relevant today than they were when he was alive. This abridged audio book contains the essentials of the original and has been sensitively crafted for good fruitful listening. "

— Shirley Marais (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “He offers real hope...we badly need the practical and realistic optimism this book offers.”

    — Madeleine L’Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time
  • “A moving work that achieves a rich integration of social/psychological insights and a contemplative stance.”  

    — Library Journal
  • “A personal and societal conversion. I believe millions of Americans are ready to participate in this transformation.”

    — Robert N. Bellah, author of Habits of the Heart
  • “Scott Peck has done it again. The Different Drum could mobilize groups the way The Road Less Traveled inspired individuals.”

    — Marilyn Ferguson, author of The Aquarian Conspiracy

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller

The Different Drum Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 54.16666666666667 out of 5 (4.17)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this a long time ago but remember finding it really interestin as I have with most of Scott Peck's books. "

    — Jennifer, 7/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Scott Peck's work is incredible whether he is talking spirituality or politics and is actually an incredible bridge between the two. "

    — Steven, 7/31/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " discussion of the dynamics of community making and the multiple components necessary for it to manifest itself "

    — Steve, 6/22/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Peck expands our thinking aboutthe life-cycle of a cell. "

    — Circle, 5/7/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wonderful. Dr Peck is the man! This one really helps you get perspective on how the sense of community and overall mores have eroded since the age of industrialism and ultimately prosperity "

    — Shari, 5/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book changed the way I relate to people, especially in groups. "

    — Tammy, 3/26/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " an early inspiration for social change "

    — Michael, 3/9/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Excellent book on the psychological aspects of making and sustaining community. Many of the cultural examples are outdated (references to the arms race, in particular), but otherwise a helpful balance of theoretical perspective and practical suggestion. "

    — April, 3/9/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this in my early twenties after the Road less travelled. It impacted my identity, because I wasn't in the "mainstream" and I was the black sheep of my family and as most 2o somethings checking things out. I thought "aha, I"m not the only one!" It was encouraging. "

    — Melissa, 1/15/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " model i've used for years and years about life... "

    — Marta, 12/17/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't finish reading this book. I think I simply lost interest. I did enjoy Peck writing on the importance of community. "

    — Beth, 8/17/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What an Idealistic way to look at the world.. I would elect this man to run our country. Educational and philispohical "

    — Troyann, 2/27/2008

About M. Scott Peck

M. Scott Peck (1936–2005) was a widely acclaimed writer, thinking, psychiatrist, and spiritual guide. A graduate of Harvard University and Case Western Reserve, Dr. Peck served in the Army Medical Corps before maintaining a private practice in psychiatry. His books range a variety of topics, and some of his titles include People of the Lie, The Different Drum, A World Waiting to Be Born, The Road Less Traveled, and many others.