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The Power of Meaning

Crafting a life that matters

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The Power of Meaning

By: Emily Esfahani Smith
Narrated by: Mozhan Marno
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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.

©2017 Emily Esfahani Smith (P)2017 Penguin Random House UK Ethics & Morality Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Esteem Mental Health Health
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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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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.

amazing story telling skills

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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.

Don't even think twice about it...

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Enjoyed listening to this book. Thought provoking, it had me thinking about what I could make life mean for myself and humanity

Purposeful

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I like the ending, how nicely it all comes together under the umbrella of love.
I liked the calming voice of the reader.

Humble acts

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