Listen free for 30 days

  • The Way of Integrity

  • Finding the Path to Your True Self
  • Written by: Martha Beck
  • Narrated by: Martha Beck
  • Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (256 ratings)

1 credit a month, good for any title to download and keep.
The Plus Catalogue—listen all you want to thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts, and audiobooks.
$14.95 a month plus applicable taxes after 30 day trial. Cancel anytime.
The Way of Integrity cover art

The Way of Integrity

Written by: Martha Beck
Narrated by: Martha Beck
Try for $0.00

$14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $35.09

Buy Now for $35.09

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Tax where applicable.

Publisher's Summary

OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“A roadmap on the journey to truth and authenticity… [The Way of Integrity] is filled with aha moments and practical exercises that can guide us as we seek enlightenment.”–Oprah Winfrey

Bestselling author, life coach, and sociologist Martha Beck explains why “integrity”—needed now more than ever in these tumultuous times—is the key to a meaningful and joyful life

As Martha Beck says in her book, “Integrity is the cure for psychological suffering. Period.”

In The Way of Integrity, Beck presents a four-stage process that anyone can use to find integrity, and with it, a sense of purpose, emotional healing, and a life free of mental suffering. Much of what plagues us—people pleasing, staying in stale relationships, negative habits—all point to what happens when we are out of touch with what truly makes us feel whole.

Inspired by The Divine Comedy, Beck uses Dante’s classic hero’s journey as a framework to break down the process of attaining personal integrity into small, manageable steps. She shows how to read our internal signals that lead us towards our true path, and to recognize what we actually yearn for versus what our culture sells us.

With techniques tested on hundreds of her clients, Beck brings her expertise as a social scientist, life coach and human being to help readers to uncover what integrity looks like in their own lives. She takes us on a spiritual adventure that not only will change the direction of our lives, but also bring us to a place of genuine happiness.

©2021 Martha Beck (P)2021 Penguin Audio

What the critics say

“Martha Beck is always full of insights. This book didn't disappoint! Beck identifies the ways culture works against integrity and touches on Dante's Inferno, includes quizzes, and rethinks suffering.” (Good Morning America)

The Way of Integrity is about the redemptive power of discovering, speaking and living the truth about who you are.... The book vibrates with magic, intelligence, and love. It brims with humor, spirituality, fascinating science, and even Dante’s Divine Comedy. This radiant book will not only change your life, but perhaps even save it.” (Elizabeth Gilbert, number one New York Times best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love)

"Martha Beck’s genius is that her writing is equal parts comforting and challenging. A teacher, a mother, a sage, she holds our hand as she leads us back home to ourselves.” (Glennon Doyle, number one New York Times best-selling author of Untamed)

What listeners say about The Way of Integrity

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    219
  • 4 Stars
    27
  • 3 Stars
    9
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    181
  • 4 Stars
    20
  • 3 Stars
    4
  • 2 Stars
    3
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    176
  • 4 Stars
    24
  • 3 Stars
    4
  • 2 Stars
    3
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Thank you!

Listened to super soul conversations with Oprah and Martha Beck was the guest. She started the show and spoke about the book and thought I should give it a try.

For the first time I related to soo many things in this book. I will definitely be listening to it again.

Love that she talks about the incredible spiritual teachers such has Eckhart Tole, Byron Kathie & Maya Angelou.

I highly recommend this book to anyone on a spiritual awakening!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Get this book.

I have never immediately restarted a book upon finishing it until now. I know I have only begun to glimpse the impact of this book on my life. Thank you Martha 🤘⚡️

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Are you kidding me. I left my former JW religion!

I recommend anyone leaving a high control group listen to Martha. She knows a thing or two about regaining your integrity.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A handbook for healing our world.

This book is written with such sincerity and openness. If you are feeling lost read this. If you are feeling disconnected read this. If you are feeling discouraged read this. Thank you Martha.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Life Changing and Brilliant

I saw things in myself that I did not even imagine were there. This book was incredibly healing for me.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

I didn’t find this book, this book found me

Thank you. Your honesty pulled me into my honesty. I am not the same anymore after reading this book and I’m overjoyed by that.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

step by step inner peace

I cannot stop devouring this gem. This is imperative work. Thank you so much Martha beck. I am overcome with peace and joy even as I type this. wow.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Life changing

An awakening has happened during my time with this book. I’ll be forever thankful for Martha opening my eyes to what has been lost for so long. Thank you! 🙌

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Wow!!!

It was like sitting with a wise friend enjoying tea, laughter, tears, and wisdom!

I loved every moment of this book. Thanks Martha!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

A very important book ….

Martha translates Dante’s work into accessible concepts making the work both understandable and user friendly. I suspect if Dante and Martha lived in the same era, they would be best of friends , confidants , and peers . They are cut out of the same cloth, an indescribable beautiful cloth .
Ends up , we all are:)
No matter where you are currently located in your Awakening journey , this book will give you the orientation to know where you are and, the practical tools to move forward .
Thank you Dante , thank you Martha ,
Susan Hoefer

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Belle
  • Belle
  • 2021-07-25

Needs a PDF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOVE THIS BOOK. I listen to it while driving so I cant do the exercises. I really wish it had a PDF so I could come home and do them. Otherwise its to hard to jump around and find them. I sent an email on Ms Becks website as a suggestion but got no response.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

46 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for SB
  • SB
  • 2021-04-19

Life changing !!! Best self help book EVER!!

This is the best book I’ve ever heard or read in my life. EVER. I’ve read so many self help books and each one helped me along the path. This one stands out at a time when it’s so needed. So refreshingly honest and funny. So delighted that the author herself narrated it. I truly believe ( am I absolutely sure of this? No) that if a majority of humans read this book and actually applied it to their lives, we would find ourselves in an entirely wonderful, loving, empowering world. Truly life changing. Help yourself get out of the inferno of your thoughts.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

34 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for DC 423
  • DC 423
  • 2021-04-14

This is the book I’ve been waiting for

I am amazed and grateful for the clarity of guidance this book provides.
Take the time to do the exercises. They don’t take long and they put her word into action so don’t skip!
I have not sleep well since January 2020, and when I woke up again at 3 am this morning, I didn’t have the same feeling of dread. This book is for anyone feeling disconnected, anxious, depressed, or confused about their life.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

26 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Marie C.
  • Marie C.
  • 2021-04-30

Amazing all the way through the last word.

I’ve read every book Martha Beck has written and I’m one of her Master Coaches, but this one has gripped my heart. These words were meant for now or anytime the world or someone’s life feels tangled. Weaving Dante’s story with hers, the incredible honesty she shares, the immense love and passion that represent who Martha Beck truly is, shine like a beacon of hope needed now and always. Thank you, Martha. I’m beginning with page one again tomorrow. Can’t wait to live into it and share it with others!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

19 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Rowan Mangan
  • Rowan Mangan
  • 2021-04-14

Astonishing

This book is a roadmap back to our home: peace. It’s profound, but also super funny and easy to read. Loved every moment of it.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

12 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for michael craig
  • michael craig
  • 2021-05-09

Interesting and insightful

A little too heavy on the politically correct platitudes, but very insightful and useful information. This one is definitely worth a listen.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

9 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for carolina
  • carolina
  • 2021-07-15

Finished it in 5 days!

I love this book, listening again to do the exercises, but overall loved it. Loved the honesty, and encouraged me to put a truth filter, never been a liar. but every now and then white lies do come out, because of fear. Gotta work on my integrity instead of molding to others lives.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

8 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    1 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User
  • Anonymous User
  • 2021-08-21

Hard to Follow

In this instance I would almost push for a professional narrator. I found the authors voice a bit distracting and cracky at times.

Stylistically, I found that the writing of this also was very "storyteller like" and generally took more words than needed to get to the point.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

5 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Scott Perry
  • Scott Perry
  • 2021-04-29

Magically Pragmatic.

Martha believes in science, philosophy, spirituality, and her own story to craft an approach to stepping into our potential that is easy to understand and execute.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

5 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Amazon Customer
  • Amazon Customer
  • 2021-05-13

Will listen to again!

Really beautiful book that just confirms the teachings of so many others that try to guide us towards enlightenment. Grateful to Martha for sharing her story, and her inspiring words.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

4 people found this helpful

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Joetta Bond
  • Joetta Bond
  • 2023-03-05

Game changer

Have gone and bought the book as well so I can underline, make post-its, do the exercises again. Will also get a copy of the Devine Comedy as a companion read. Beck’s “The Way of Integrity” makes so much sense!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!