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Fully Alive

Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times

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Fully Alive

By: Elizabeth Oldfield
Narrated by: Elizabeth Oldfield
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About this listen

What does it mean to live a good, whole and fulfilling life? And if the world really is ending, or at least expecting turbulent change, what kind of people will we need when it happens?

In FULLY ALIVE Elizabeth Oldfield explores how we can build spiritual core strength for an unstable age.
Drawing on the ancient wisdom of faith and stories from her own life, Oldfield writes about her quest to live a meaningful, fulfilling life, and the niggling questions that bother all of us below the surface, such as:

How can I focus on what really matters and stop getting so distracted by trivialities?
How do I become a depolarising person in a culture of outrage, tribalism, and division?
Can I find my highs in expansive, life-giving ways, rather than in a bottle of wine or a tub of ice cream?
And what kind of world am I leaving for the next generation?

FULLY ALIVE is for listeners looking for an honest conversation about the deepest questions in our ordinary lives, and practical, meaningful ideas to help us pay attention to the people we are becoming. For ourselves, our communities and the world.

©2024 Elizabeth Oldfield (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Christianity Consciousness & Thought Philosophy Spirituality Inspiring

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Critic reviews

A rich and soul-searching exploration of what it means to believe in a shifting age. This is a rare thing - an open, human and vulnerable profession of faith. I learned a lot. (Katherine May)
Reading FULLY ALIVE was like sitting down for coffee with a well-read and passionate friend. Elizabeth is courageous, insightful, generous and gentle. Her book is a rare find: it never rejects complexity in its search for clarity and never allows authority to crowd out compassion and curiosity - I felt very nourished by the work - there is wisdom here. (Jenn Ashworth, author of GHOSTED: A LOVE STORY)
In turbulent times, what is there for us to hold onto? In FULLY ALIVE, Elizabeth Oldfield suggests gratitude, humility, connection, community. Her writing is honest, touching, often funny and always thought-provoking. I loved it. (Charlie Gilmour, author and activist)
Plainspoken, fearless, disarmingly tender. Oldfield is a leader by example, and her book is a glowing argument for faith - one that speaks urgently to our fractured world. (Rhik Sammader, journalist, writer, broadcaster, actor)
This is the book I didn't know I needed, Elizabeth Oldfield the Sherpa who might persuade me not to give up climbing the mountain. I know few people as committed to living deeply as Elizabeth but in spite of that she's neither pompous nor pious (phew). This is deep stuff, personal yet learned, funny and vulnerable. If you loved Francis Spufford's Unapologetic you will love this. (Sally Phillips)
All stars
Most relevant
Very interesting and definitely lots to think on. I’m not the antihistamine has quite hit the spot I remain curious.

Thought provoking

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Covers a huge amount without compromising on depth or trying to make neat what is beyond tidying. Remarkable.

Honest and wise

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Ex Jehovah’s Witness, hard nosed sceptic of all things religious here. This book gave me a new and precious perspective on Christianity, it also made me cry fat hopeful tears. Thank you.

Honesty

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An extraordinary and beautiful memoir/ philosophical exploration. Full of hope and a profound exploration of what it means to ‘be’

Beautiful

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Having heard Elizabeth speak before, I knew I’d like this book. But I didn’t think it would move me to tears so many times - this is why I love hearing authors read their work because you can really grasp their intent and hear their heart. Whether you’re exploring faith or are simply curious about spiritual practices, this is a must read.

Heartfelt and life-giving

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