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  • The Road Less Traveled

  • A New Psychology of Love, Values, and Spiritual Growth, 25th Anniversary Edition
  • Written by: M. Scott Peck M.D.
  • Narrated by: M. Scott Peck M.D.
  • Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (171 ratings)

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The Road Less Traveled

Written by: M. Scott Peck M.D.
Narrated by: M. Scott Peck M.D.
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Perhaps no book in this generation has had a more profound impact on our intellectual and spiritual lives than The Road Less Traveled. With sales of more than 7 million copies in the United States and Canada, and translation into more than 23 languages, it has made publishing history, with more than 10 years on The New York Times best seller list.

Told in a voice that is timeless in its message of understanding, The Road Less Traveled continues to enable us to explore the nature of loving relationships and leads us toward a new serenity and fullness of life. It helps us determine how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become a more sensitive parent; and ultimately how to become one's own true self.

Recognizing that "Life is difficult" and that the journey to spiritual growth is a long one, Dr. Peck never bullies his listeners, but gently guides them through the hard and often painful process of change toward a higher level of self-understanding.

Combining profound psychological insight and deep spirituality, this is an audiobook that provides inspiration and understanding.

©1986 M. Scott Peck, M.D., All Rights Reserved (P)1986 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved, AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

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Explains godless religion

So as most people here, i also found the beginning of the book enlightening and interesting. The book started with taking responsibility, self discipline and relationships. Then moved into love and grace; which turned into religion and higher power. The writer is a scientist, and understands the concept of god that is created by the social need. However, he claims we still need religion to be spiritual. The book actually states that all spirualism is religion. I found the last chapters of the book outdated and far fetched.
There are also background noise through out the whole book which makes it hard to listen. Overall I probably wouldnt recommend this book.

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Fantastic

This book is mind expanding and deeply thoughtful with insights into the human condition. Some people may say that it contradicts religion, but in my opinion it provides a bridge between a variety of spiritualities and religion to psychotherapy. A truly fascinating book, I highly recommend.

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excellent!!! listening again!

btw sometimes could hear voiced in the background...a bit of a distraction- though not a big one

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Deep incite from 1978, but lost to fantasy and mental illness.

There are many great insights to be taken from this. As long as you look at what you can get from it and not take it as a blueprint, you will enjoy the insight.

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Soul touching

I haven’t read any books on self-development, so I was looking for a book that was easy to read and that was somewhat like an overall summary of what it means to be alive. This book did exactly that. Will be reading this book over and over again in the years to come.

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Too Good To Explain

To try to convey the message of this book in anything less than the book itself would be arrogant. Read the book.

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Well Articulated & Refreshing! Highly Recommend

Clearly articulated many of my thoughts, ideals & understandings. Very refreshing and I wish I found this book 25 years ago.

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There's a Reason It's a Classic

Great ideas for reflection on life and our decisions that make or break us.

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First half changed my life

I needed to hear some definitions like self love, discipline, and pain explained to me. This book did it!
It was a bit disheartening about the second half, but I found this book valuable.
Recommend to read.

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Towards a better life

Life is difficult, once we accept this true, then is no longer an issue.


M. Scott Peck Speaks with clare strength about the path to accept our own responsibility in life.

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