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Living an Examined Life
- Narrated by: Kevin M. Connolly
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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- How to Finally, Really Grow Up
- Written by: James Hollis PhD
- Narrated by: Gary Galone
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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What does it really mean to be a grown-up in today's world? We assume that once we "get it together" with the right job, marry the right person, have children, and buy a home, all is settled and well. But adulthood presents varying levels of growth and is rarely the respite of stability we expected. Turbulent emotional shifts can take place anywhere between the ages of 35 and 70 when we question the choices we've made, realize our limitations, and feel stuck - commonly known as the "midlife crisis".
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The Middle Passage
- From Misery to Meaning in Midlife
- Written by: Dr. James Hollis
- Narrated by: James Hollis
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- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Author James Hollis' eloquent reading provides the listener with an accessible and yet profound understanding of a universal condition - or what is commonly referred to as the mid-life crisis. The book shows how we may travel this Middle Passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably richer.
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- Written by: James Hollis Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Jim Bond
- Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Taking a fresh look at the concept of happiness, Hollis uses a warm, accessible tone to encourage listeners to learn to tolerate ambiguity, embrace growth rather than security, respect the power of Eros, engage spiritual crises, and acknowledge the shadow of mortality. Providing inspiring wisdom and personal reflections to address our deepest worries, What Matters Most yields far more than mere self-help clichés.
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A Life of Meaning
- Exploring Our Deepest Questions and Motivations
- Written by: James Hollis PhD
- Narrated by: James Hollis PhD
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Celebrated author and Jungian psychoanalyst James Hollis explores the deep archetypal themes of our human lives - and offers questions and insights to help us access the greater meaning of our journey. Includes insights on the nature of meaning, shadow work, resilience in times of change, a psychological approach to the Seven Deadly Sins, and more.
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Written by: James Hollis PhD
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- Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life
- Written by: James Hollis PhD
- Narrated by: James Hollis PhD
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Have you ever looked at your career, your relationships, or your role in life and wondered, "Is this why I’m really here?” If so, then you are ready for your “midlife crisis" - the pivotal time when you have the opportunity to become the person your soul seeks to be.
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- Narrated by: Michael Cover
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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What guides us when our world is changing? Discover the path to deeper meaning and purpose through depth psychology and classical thought.
Written by: James Hollis PhD
Publisher's Summary
How do you define “growing up?” Does it mean you achieve certain cultural benchmarks - a steady income, paying taxes, marriage, and children? Or does it mean leaving behind the expectations of others and growing into the person you were meant to be? With the unabridged audio of Living an Examined Life, James Hollis offers an essential guidebook for anyone at a crossroads in life. Here this acclaimed author guides you through 21 areas for self-inquiry and growth - such as how to exorcise the ghosts of your past, when to choose meaning over happiness, how to construct a mature spirituality, and how to seize permission to be who you really are.
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- Joseph
- 2018-02-17
Extraordinary compilation of Dr. Hollis' works
Grateful for yet another of James Hollis' volumes distilling for consumption Jungian conceptions into understandable explanations and practical application. I believe I have read his entire shelf, yet never is there a trace of redundancy. Again, grateful for work of Dr. Hollis.
6 people found this helpful
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- Chinmay Nadkarni
- 2019-08-13
Must-listen if you find yourself in midlife crisis
Listening to this book is like therapy with a seasoned and intuitive therapist, only better.
I am about halfway through the book, and I have been listening to each chapter several times (at least thrice) before I move to the next one. This is because the thoughts, ideas and insights are so jam packed into the text that is narrated, that I am unable to unpack it all during the first, or even the second time I listen to it. I feel like I am chipping away at it, taking away something each time I listen to it. Each time I have finished a chapter I feel a certain peace inside, one that comes from getting a better insight into my own psyche. Long after I am done with this book, I am certain that I will be coming back to it, possibly several times in my life.
I feel lucky to have stumbled onto James Hollis work as I try to decipher this confusing juncture I find myself at, and I find myself relying more and more on his books, interviews and podcasts to help me get some clarity
Hollis does not write how-to books. His books will not offer you ready solutions that you can apply and move on, but they will do one better. They will give you insights and perspectives that will help you chart your own way forward
4 people found this helpful
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- Wayne A. Hall
- 2018-02-09
old school
If you like biased self criticism then you will love this book. Its a greate topic, in this case it seem written to impress peers and uses a condescending voice.
3 people found this helpful
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- Dewayne Korth
- 2018-11-25
great listen, but I now need the paper copy
Top shelf book for getting the right questions asked in your life and getting your own voice to be the dominant influence in your life. An amazing book on so many levels and I now must study the paperback.
2 people found this helpful
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- Rob Petri
- 2018-03-27
Creating a path for the soul
Hollis asks the questions and offers insight in service of enlarging the soul and diminishing the constricting forces of ego. I am indebted to James Hollis for facilitating the opening in me to endeavor to live consciously, encounter my shadows, and seek always to align myself with living meaningfully. Living the Examined Life reads like Hollis's collected wisdom--wisdom that finds resonance in living the big questions--and is best read slowly and pondered deeply.
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- Padme-Hum
- 2018-04-04
Philosophy and psychology in a perfect mix
This deep and rich book is a wealth of wisdom that guide one on life’s journey. It answered lots of my questions that have followed me through life. This book is a good jumping off point for what’s next.
1 person found this helpful
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- D
- 2022-11-10
Some content redundant from other of Hollis books
Thought provoking stories and information. Will have to listen again to glean obscure nuggets of wisdom. A lot seems to suggest to reflect and find your own path.
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- Kenyone L. Johnson
- 2022-07-25
Prepare for enlightenment
I’ve embarked on this journey of un-f***ing myself from all the ways of thinking I’ve had over the years, and this book is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. It is hard-nosed guide to following your true intuition and how to do it
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- Davis A Willis
- 2021-04-28
Absolute must read
This book will clarify the past 30 years of your life choices and explain why you are repeating them.
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- ahmad Al
- 2020-06-12
Nothing new
I dont understand all the 5 stars reviews.
I admit i only went through half the book. But cldnt go any further.
I was seeking and hoping to hear anything new.
No aha moments.
All is very typical talks that any1 with a mind already know.
Very dissapointed !
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-11-26
Don't think twice
A definite must-read and re-read. Sobering, eye-opening, path-opening book that helps you see harsh truths totally guilt-free. Like the author suggests: read one chapter a time and process as long as you need. Then when you're done with the book, go back to it.