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Why is God Laughing?: The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism Audiobook
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In this refreshing new take on spirituality, bestselling author Deepak Chopra uses a fictional tale of a comedian and his unlikely mentor to show us a path back to hope, joy, and even enlightenment–with a lot of laughter along the way.
Meet Mickey Fellows. A successful L.A. comedian, he’s just a regular guy, with his fair share of fears, egocentricities, and addictions. After his father’s death, Mickey meets a mysterious stranger named Francisco, who changes his life forever. The two begin an ongoing discussion about the true nature of being. Reluctantly at first, Mickey accepts the stranger’s help and starts to explore his own life in an effort to answer the riddles Francisco poses. Mickey starts to look at those aspects of himself that he has hidden behind a wall of wisecracks all his life. Eventually Mickey realizes that authentic humor opens him up to the power of spirit–allowing him to finally make real connections with people.
After taking the reader on a journey with Mickey, Chopra then spells out the lessons that Mickey’s story imparts to us: ten reasons to be optimistic, even in our challenging world. Chopra believes that the healthiest response to life is laughter from the heart, and even in the face of global turmoil, we can cultivate an internal sense of optimism. Rich with humor and practical advice, Why Is God Laughing? shows us without a doubt that there is always a reason to be grateful, that every possibility holds the promise of abundance, and that obstacles are simply opportunities in disguise. In the end, we really don’t need a reason to be happy. The power of happiness lies within each of us, just waiting to be unleashed. And Mickey Fellows’s journey shows us the way.
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"A Great Book for anyone Just Beginning to Learn Spiritual Laws. It's Written very Simply almost like a Teen Novel. It can be very Corny at times. If you can look past that, I felt Some of the Basic Lessons were conveyed in a way That anyone could understand it. Especially someone who has no Knowledge of it to begin with."
— Adina (4 out of 5 stars)
Why is God Laughing? Listener Reviews
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" I still don't know why God is laughing, but I know why Deepak Chopra is laughing... "
— Brenda, 2/14/2014 -
" A great read. It is a spiritual book but not in the lecture style of so many of the genre. Deepak Chopra is inspiring and writes narratives that are easy to relate to. Definitely a worth read!! (and it only took 2 days to read) "
— J-russ, 2/6/2014 -
" Sweet and light. "
— Renee, 2/2/2014 -
" This book is divided into two parts: an illustrative story at the beginning, and some spiritual principles from Mr Chopra at the end. The story is mildly entertaining but the principles are flat and uninspiring. The principles don't reference the story at all and it felt like two different books. The story was interesting but unbelievable and the book as a whole is not a must read. It's not a bad book, just not inspiring or educational. "
— Barry, 1/8/2014 -
" Interesting story attempting to help us remember some important ideas that will help bring us closer to God. I enjoyed thinking in a new way about the concepts presented. Although I don't agree with everything presented in the epilogue, it is very thought provoking and good for discussion. "
— Maribel, 1/3/2014 -
" Ebenezer Scrooge meets the 21st Century. I'm not quite sure why God is laughing, but Chopra's message is the same as many of the other spirituality / New Age books out there: joy comes from within. And meditate. "
— Greta, 12/31/2013 -
" We are souls playing the role of people. "
— Johanna, 12/23/2013 -
" Quick read where you learn several good lessons 1) let go of fear 2) remove your ego 3) get rid of all types of addictions. "
— Kristi, 12/13/2013 -
" This book had a wonderful message about life and ways to live it. It is very profound, yet at the same time very light hearted. I highly recommend it for everyone to read. "
— Amy, 9/15/2013 -
" The story was readable and engaged me, but then as it began to explain the "lessons" from the story it became more fluffy new age jargon with lack of substance. If you are looking for a relaxing read, give it a shot. However, if you are looking for depth in spirituality, this isn't the best option. "
— Becca, 8/23/2013 -
" Who knew spirituality could be so funny?!? A very worthy read! "
— Edmund, 8/11/2013 -
" I couldn't get into this book. I'm sure the ending had a good message, Deepak couldn't hold my attention through this one. "
— Lori, 7/7/2013 -
" I really enjoyed reading this and think that maybe I need to read it again...I'm pretty light minded and some of the deeper concepts sort of bounced off my brain!! But basically, this book is about being comfortable in your skin and knowing that God loves us no matter who we are. "
— Cori, 5/29/2013 -
" I'm sure I don't agree with everything Chopra teaches, but this book was enjoyable, especially the story part, where a comedian whose father has just died has a series of encounters with a mystical stranger that reveal his own need to change, and he does. "
— Lorraine, 1/21/2013 -
" Good but weird. Not what I expected, but not in a bad way. "
— Nicole, 1/3/2013 -
" I inst love anything writtne by Deepak Chopra. This book is really funny though-I enjoyed it and would highly recommend it! "
— Jeff, 10/19/2012 -
" short read. not like Chopra's other books - fictional story, though it does end with a spiritual review of the character. "
— Emily, 7/9/2012 -
" because he got the joke :) I love that book "
— Ahmad, 4/28/2012 -
" Interesting - gets you thinking... a book with more questions than answers (but that's good, you can't figure out life in just a few short chapters!) - told through the eyes of a comedian. "
— Annette, 11/8/2011 -
" This book was quite a bit different from the other Chopra books that I have read. The spiritual lessons and ideas come through story, which makes this a light read. The book ends with 10 "principals of spiritual optimism" that I found useful and will continue to refer to in the future. "
— Heather, 10/20/2011 -
" very good and simple book to read. enjoyed very much "
— Beth, 4/26/2011 -
" A bit of humour by Deepak Chopra. Quite funny is parts and shows us how to find the light amid the darkness through humour. "
— Lennox, 3/28/2011 -
" I like Chopra's fiction writing. Very enjoyable to read. "
— Jennifer, 12/27/2010 -
" I loved that this book was a unique way of looking at how we succumb to our fears and ego. As one who has recently started on my spiritual journey, I have to say the lack of judgment in this book was appreciated. This is not a hilarious book...but well worth the read. "
— Jenifer, 11/30/2009 -
" I enjoyed reading all of Dr. Chopra's books. He has the ability to bring spiritual thoughts down to earth to common people. "
— Maly, 11/15/2009 -
" The best bit's at the end "
— Hamish, 4/11/2009 -
" Enjoyed. the story was ok but the epilogue is where the meat is. Very nice thoughts. "
— Nora, 3/2/2009 -
" The title made me so curious that I had to buy it right away... It's a different book with a very different point of view.. I think it's an interesting and enjoyable read... "
— Lian, 3/1/2009
About Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra MD, FACP, founder of the Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit entity for research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a modern-day health company at the intersection of science and spirituality, is a world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation. Chopra is a clinical professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of over eighty-nine books translated into over forty-three languages, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. His ninetieth book and national bestseller, Metahuman: Unleashing Your Infinite Potential (Harmony Books), unlocks the secrets to moving beyond our present limitations to access a field of infinite possibilities. Time magazine has described Dr. Chopra as “one of the top one hundred heroes and icons of the century.”