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My Ishmael

By: Daniel Quinn
Narrated by: Emma Galvin
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About this listen

 An extraordinary and startlingly original sequel to Ishmael

“Enthralling, shocking, hope-filled, and utterly fearless, Daniel Quinn leads us deeper and deeper into the human heart, history, and spirit. In My Ishmael, Quinn strikes out into entirely new territory, posing questions that will rock you on your heels, and providing tantalizing possibilities for a truly new world vision.”—Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Animals as Teachers & Healers

When Ishmael places an advertisement for pupils with “an earnest desire to save the world,” he does not expect a child to answer him. But twelve-year-old Julie Gerchak is undaunted by Ishmael’s reluctance to teach someone so young, and convinces him to take her on as his next student. Ishmael knows he can't apply the same strategies with Julie that he used with his first pupil, Alan Lomax—nor can he hope for the same outcome. But young Julie proves that she is ready to forge her own spiritual path and arrive at her own destination. And when the time comes to choose a pupil to carry out his greatest mission yet, Ishmael makes a daring decision—a choice that just might change the world.

Explore Daniel Quinn’s spiritual Ishmael trilogy:
ISHMAEL • MY ISHMAEL • THE STORY OF B Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism Fantasy Heartfelt Magic

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Critic reviews

"Enthralling, shocking, hope-filled, and utterly fearless, Quinn leads us deeper and deeper into the human heart, history, and spirit. Thank God the gorilla is back! In My Ishmael, Quinn strikes out into entirely new territory, posing questions that will rock you on your heels, and providing tantalizing possibilities for a truly new world vision."
--Susan Chernak McElroy, author of Animals as Teachers & Healers

"Irresistible...[Quinn's] ideas are as thought-provoking as ever."
--Kirkus Reviews
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very relevant and good reflection on our time. inspired me to change my life. not my favorite performance

very relevant and good reflection on our time

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Really enjoyed this. Love all of Quinn's stuff. The narrator is good also. I'd recommend this to all.

Really enjoyed this. Love all of Quinn's stuff.

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The gaps in the tapestry woven in Ishmael are only apparent upon the consumption of My Ishmael. A must for anyone who read Ishmael, which in itself is a must for anyone who reads.
I now must read The Story of B.

Same Cloth, Tighter Weave

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Second or third time I listen to this audiobook since it was released a few months ago. And it won’t be the last time.

A must-listen!

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I loved Ishmael, but found this story less believable. The insights are thought provoking and wise, but the protagonist is not entirely believable. It would have been better as a non-fiction. I would still recommend it, because as said, the insights are worth hearing.

Message great, story lacking

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