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The Book of Awakening

Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

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The Book of Awakening

Written by: Mark Nepo
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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.”

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".

©2000 Mark Nepo (P)2011 Simon & Schuster Alternative & Complementary Medicine Meditation

What the critics say

“A year’s supply of inspiration every day and the perfect gift for yourself and your friends.” (Oprah Winfrey)
“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)
“Each entry in this capacious and tender daybook widens both the eyes and the heart.” (Jane Hirschfield, author of Nine Gates and After)

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Not a great format for audio

This is a one day at a time meditation book, listening as an audiobook is just annoying. Nice writing but doesn’t work this way

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So cheesy, syrupy, just ick

I’m sure this book is full of good life lessons, but the syrupy narration and writing style is nauseating. I couldn’t make it past the first chapter.

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Everyone needs to listen to this audiobook!

After listening to super soul conversations by Oprah and listening to her talk about this book, I now I’m understand why it’s on her top spiritual books list!

If you’re going through an awakening this is the book for you! It’s also a perfect reminder of the life that we have.

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