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What Men Live By
- Narrated by: Max Highstein
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories
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Late in Tolstoy’s life, after he had written his great masterpieces War and Peace, and Anna Karenina, he underwent a spiritual transformation. Though he was perhaps the most famous figure in Russia at the time, he felt his life was devoid of real meaning. He looked toward religion. But finding a disconnect between the actions of the Church and the teachings of Jesus, he left religion behind, and began to forge a unique spiritual path all his own.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-09-21
Short but powerful story from Leo Tolstoy
The story is very enjoyable, soul touching and refreshing. Another masterpiece from Leo Tolstoy. Recommended to spend one hour of your day!
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- Daniel D. Cash
- 24-12-20
Spiritual Parable
The literature is classic Tolstoy. He weaves scriptural/spiritual truths in a story.
The narration is unlike I’ve ever heard in all the many audiobooks I’ve heard. The narrator reads slightly above a whisper and there is chimes/music going on in the background. The music is like the music you’d hear getting an oriental massage. Since the book was only an hour I put up with it. Be sure to listen to the sample- you may like it. The story and message far outweighs the narration.
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- Y. T. PARK
- 09-08-19
Good to read Tolstoy's story!
Good to have a chance to read a great Tolstoy's story. It is worth to have time to read hearing.
I really enjoyed this story.
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- Khalid
- 28-01-19
May Leo rests in peace 🙏🏾
Enriching and refreshing, just as a soul craves.. I think no religion nor logic would question that Leo is a pure mystical positivity
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