Author: Mark Nepo
Brand: Red Wheel
Edition: Twentieth Anniversary ed.
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 456
Release Date: 01-01-2020
Part Number: FD1110
Details: Product Description A new edition of the #1 NYT\x27s bestseller by Mark Nepo, who has been called \x26#34;one of the finest spiritual guides of our time\x26#34; and \x26#34;a consummate storyteller.\x26#34;Philosopher\-poet and cancer survivor Mark Nepo opens a new season of freedom and joy\-\-an escape from deadening, asleep\-at\-the wheel sameness\-\-that is both profound and clarifying.His spiritual daybook is a summons to reclaim aliveness, liberate the self, take each day one at a time, and savor the beauty offered by life\x27s unfolding. Reading his poetic prose is like being given second sight, exposing the reader to life\x27s multiple dimensions, each one drawn with awe and affection.The Book of Awakening is the result of Nepo\x27s journey of the soul and will inspire others to embark on their own. He speaks of spirit and friendship, urging readers to stay vital and in love with this life, no matter the hardships. Encompassing many traditions and voices, Nepo\x27s words offer insight on pain, wonder, and love. Each entry is accompanied by an exercise that will surprise and delight the reader in its mind\-waking ability. Review "Mark Nepo has written a beautiful book about life, informed by the shadows of death. I've been blessed and humbled by reading his words." --Marianne Williamson--Marianne Williamson<br \><br \>"Mark Nepo is a true poetic empath, taking us on a 365 day-by-day journey. And no matter what day, or whatever you're going through--like magic--you will find his words will speak to your exact situation, which at that moment instills in the reader an instant feeling of lightness, solace, warmth, and understanding. Pick this book up, again and again and again, and it will do the same for you." --Steven Tyler--Steven Tyler<br \><br \>"Mark Nepo is one of the finest spiritual guides of our time, and The Book of Awakening is one of the finest fruits of his spirit. His poetic gift shows through on every page, and his own courageous journey from near-death to new life breathes truth into every word he writes. This book is a gift of love. Open the gift--and open yourself to it--and you, like I, will be filled with gratitude and graced with renewal." --Parker Palmer, author of On the Brink of Everything and Let Your Life Speak --Parker Palmer"Mark Nepo's writing creates echoes in our hearts of what is true and of what we most cherish. Keep The Book of Awakening close by, and dip in whenever you want to nourish your spirit."--Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion --Tara Brach"There was one book that transformed my life and that book is The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo. The river of life is wide and the journey we make together is made so much more beautiful, important, and moving when our lives are linked by this book." --Jamie Lee Curtis, from the Foreword --Jamie Lee Curtis About the Author Mark Nepo has moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, he's been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller," and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." His work is widely accessible and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages. He has published twenty-two books and recorded fifteen audio projects. In 2015 he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation. In 2016 he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, and was also chosen as one of OWN's SuperSoul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. In 2017 Mark became a regular columnist for Spirituality & Health Maga
EAN: 9781590035009
Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.0 x 1.1 inches
Languages: English
