Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life Audiobook

" This book builds on Karen Armstrong's other works that emphasize the importance of compassion to moral and religious life, by discussing specific strategies for exercising compassion in our daily lives. I thought it was very well done, but not quite as inspirational as her other works. I don't know if the '12 Steps' structure adds much to the book, either. So, not my favorite of hers, but it's still a very wise and eloquent discussion of a crucial idea. Highly recommended. "

" The self-help vibe of the title nearly scared me off, but it's an interesting read. Excellent review of historical perspectives and the consistency of the golden rule in many religions. Strangely I didn't like the biological references throughout, it's more suited as part of the intro. Worth rereading periodically through life, many concrete methods on living a kinder life (a many reminders of how far I have to go!) "

" This is a great book that could be used for a study to teach about compassion as well as religious tolerance. "

" Great --- you can almost feel her soul in her writing, and the steps are practical ways to become better; to become more understanding and more compassionate. "

" Outstanding book on the need for everyone to develop compassion as a way of life. Excellent history of various religion's interpretation of compassion in a faithful life. Practical steps included for personal or group study. "

" Good reminder of the importance of the practice of compassion. It takes intention to love oursleves and others. "

" Written by a religion historion this is educational as well as instructive. Most excellent! "

" awesome, need to continue to think about it "

" One of the most meaningful books I've read in a long time. "

" Buy it. Read it. Live it. If we all did, just think what the world might be like. "

" A good insight into the role of compassion as found in all mainstream religions. This is actually a fairly short read - I just happened to be extremely busy and ended up resorting to listening to the audiobook during my short commute to and from work. "

" Karen Armstrong can do no wrong. "

" Reading can be challenge because the mixture of history and philosophy spices are complicated. Understanding this gives way to compassion. Keep working to achieve the book's goal. "

" I expect this book to influence my outlook for the rest of my life! If we could all be more compassionate, we would live happier, safer lives. "

" I bought the audio book of this to listen to on my commute. It was a brilliant piece of work. I like her concept of moving from using our reptilian brain to our modern brain. Most of the political. religious and social behaviors are still driven from our most primitive brain. "

" I'm finding this book a little too cut and dry for my taste. I really WANT to like it, though... Maybe it's just not time for me to read it yet! "

" This is a lot more accessible and "how to" than Armstrong's other books. "History of God" was a bit dense for me, and this was just the right combination of practicality and religious history for me. It's a good read/listen and a lot to think about... "

" This one was really interesting too. "

" Thought provoking, original, and heart opening. This was a deep look at the interconnected web of compassion that shines like a light through the teachings of great religious texts and philosophies. "

" Call no. BL 624 A74 2010 "

" I think Karen Armstrong is very interesting and that her Charter for Compassion is potentially a great tool. "

" Another audio book that I would have preferred to read from print. "

" Ideas for how to live a more compassionate life drawn from mythology, philosophy, poetry, classical literature, and the world's major religions. "

" More comprehensive than a how-to book, Karen Armstrong quotes the thinkers and philosophers of our and other times to show how her twelve spheres of moral influence can effect change and greater goodness in the world. "

" This makes for a great discussion topic. Karen Armstrong draws on her vast knowledge of the world's great religions to explain how each puts compassion above any other quality in the spiritual life. "

" Both emotionally and intellectually mature. Read the library's copy, but I had to have my own. Will read it again with a pen in hand. One of life's essential handbooks. "

" Excellent exercises for increasing compassion. I'll read this in paper too (listened to it this time). "

" Though I applaud her for her desire to foster compassion and while I usually devour her non-fiction this little pamphlet like treaty on compassion fell a bit flat and resembled too many other works of self-help and enlightenment. "

" One of the most meaningful books I've read in a long time. "