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Stories We Tell Ourselves
- Making Meaning in a Meaningless Universe
- Narrated by: Richard Holloway
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
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Throughout history we have told ourselves stories to try and make sense of what it all means: our place in a small corner of one of billions of galaxies, at the end of billions of years of existence. In this new book Richard Holloway takes us on a personal, scientific and philosophical journey to explore what he believes the answers to the biggest of questions are. He examines what we know about the universe into which - without any choice in the matter - we are propelled at birth and from which we are expelled at death, the stories we have told about where we come from and the stories we tell to get through this muddling experience of life.
Thought-provoking, revelatory, compassionate and playful, Stories We Tell Ourselves is a personal reckoning with life's mysteries by one of the most important and beloved thinkers of our time.
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- A S Ravenscroft
- 25-10-23
Interesting but flawed
Some very good analysts and discussion spoiled by incredibly lazy and sloppy interpretations of the Bible.and dividing people into extremes as well as though nuances of interpretation didn’t apply. So disappointing from what us clearly a sharp mind.
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- T. Hodge
- 25-09-22
Interesting but ultimately disappointing
I’m glad I listen to this book because the author takes you on an intellectually stimulating journey through religion and it’s raison d’etre, with which I agreed quite a lot. But towards the end of the book I realised that the author could not trust his own intellect above his ingrained Christian belief in God. Was his decision to follow Jesus’s teachings simply a cop out? I wasn’t sure. But I do agree that many of Jesus’s supposed teachings encapsulate civilised morality and are a good way to live.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-06-23
Fascinating take on Religion and Spirituality
I was taught in a Salesian school and studied the Bible and both the Testaments. The author brings out a clear critique of Organized religion vs Spirituality. It’s a fascinating commentary and I loved the narration as well
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- Margie
- 06-12-20
Please Listen To This Book
This is a remarkable book and all the more so for hearing it in the author's own voice. I would suggest that it became required reading in all schools but for the fact that this would go entirely against the books philosophy. So please listen to this book if you can, but if you can't don't beat yourself up.
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- Steven
- 15-09-21
Brilliant!
One of the best books I have listened to. It was riveting and refreshing to hear such wisdom delivered with such clarity and without agenda. A true joy to listen to and easy to understand. It illuminated the stories of the past and their meanings, and their affects and relevance on our lives now. I wish everyone could hear this book. Beautifully read throughout, balanced in its view and insightful. Five stars all round.
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- Ranjit
- 15-04-21
Richard Holloway is brilliant
A level headed review of the topic from someone who passionately cares. I loved it.
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- Not Bob
- 25-01-22
So glad I read this book.
I’m very glad I read this and will definitely read and reread it from time to time to remember just how wonderful it is. Will be looking for more Richard Holloway.
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- Alice kramer
- 19-09-21
Worth a listen
This was beautifully read and written !! A thoughtful, intelligent and inspiring book about the stories told to help us muddle along in life.
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- Andy T
- 29-04-22
Definitely not my usual listen…
After a few minutes of *not* enjoying Richard Holloway’s conversational style I grew to enjoy this greatly, pulling out some really profound ideas and thoughts. I would like to be more fluke this erudite and thoughtful man.
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- Tony Ogundeyi
- 23-08-22
Refreshing Rational Perspective Thought Provoking
Sheds light & clarity on some of life's biggest influences; religion, politics, history without the dogma.
Not a religious book yet dares ask the difficult questions about our relationship with God, Jesus Christ, the church, the Bible , life & does so beautifully.
The principles are applicable to any religion or non-religion not just Christianity.
This book's well worth reading definitely once if not re-reading /listening to several times (which I've done & doing) because of the insights you'll gain, it's wisdom & the effects this may have on your thinking, etc.
Big thank you to Richard Holloway for logically articulating thoughts I & other people have had for sure that were floating around in the ether.
Inspired by this book (well written & read by the author) I'm taking a look at some of Richard's other books now.
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