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The Power of Meaning
- Crafting a life that matters
- Narrated by: Mozhan Marno
- Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith, read by Mozhan Marno.
There is a myth in our culture that to find meaning, you have to travel to a distant monastery or wade through dusty volumes to figure out life's great secret. The truth is there are untapped sources of meaning all around us: right here, right now. Drawing on the latest research in positive psychology; on insights from George Eliot, Viktor Frankl, Aristotle, the Buddha and other great minds, Emily Esfahani Smith identifies four pillars upon which meaning rests: belonging, purpose, storytelling and transcendence.
She also explores how we can begin to build a culture of meaning into our families, our workplaces and our communities.
Inspiring and full of contemporary examples, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking a richer, more satisfying life.
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- Dr RE Hodgson
- 04-05-17
Brilliant insights
I am a middle-aged secular humanist struggling to find meaning as my life heads downhill. This book has given me considerable hope with alternative goals to pursue
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- Lance Spring
- 21-12-17
Good book, but from a very Western Perspective
This book concerns itself more with the white western existence and lack of meaning that the modern lifestyle creates.
Not much use for the non-white, immigrant or "other", whose meaning is in part derived from our low status within this (western) society.
We see life very differently wherever we are and subsequently nearly never have to ask this question.
Nevertheless a good educational book with 1st class narration.
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- Murgatroyd
- 29-09-17
Uninspired
It takes a long time to say not much and in the end concludes with the blinding observation that all you need is love. The Beatles managed that in 4 minutes.
It's ok but you can use your credits better elsewhere.
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- Artemis
- 04-10-17
Peaks early
I finished this today and can say that I found the first two chapters quite enlightening, and that the rest was just a bunch of interesting stories. I’m still glad I listened to it.
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- Moriam. O. Baruwa
- 22-11-17
Purposeful
Enjoyed listening to this book. Thought provoking, it had me thinking about what I could make life mean for myself and humanity
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-11-17
Humble acts
I like the ending, how nicely it all comes together under the umbrella of love.
I liked the calming voice of the reader.
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- Ghada
- 28-12-22
amazing story telling skills
If I would rate the book after each chapter, I would go for 5 stars each time. The book has amazing storytelling skills and it shows indeed the importance of storytelling in soothing our pain. As a person who struggled with depression for some time of my life I understand that joy is not enough to cope with that, but changing the narrative and finding meaning in struggle is a more powerful way to navigate my way through it. This book is absolutely mind-blowing.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-07-22
Don't even think twice about it...
This is simply an outstanding book. Started with Man's Search for Meaning, and this book provides very strong additional and complimentary research references. If struggling with Meaning/purpose then highly recommended.
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- Diana
- 16-07-22
Enlightening
I really enjoyed this book, it is packed with so many information, revelations and aha moments for me. Highly valuable lessons and stories. I highly recommend this book, is not a general self help/pseudo philosophical, it is a compelling story full of fact and opportunities to self analysis.
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- Bo
- 02-08-17
Wonderful book
Would you consider the audio edition of The Power of Meaning to be better than the print version?
It is wonderfully read.
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This book is a real gem. Packed with clear and far reaching ideas. Get it.
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