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  • The Book of Awakening

  • Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have
  • By: Mark Nepo
  • Narrated by: Mark Nepo
  • Length: 17 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (269 ratings)

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The Book of Awakening

By: Mark Nepo
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The Book of Awakening, by poet and teacher Mark Nepo, provides small doses of what really matters, simple truths and stories from everyday lives, plus inspiration from the great wisdom traditions. Each day’s entry is accompanied by simple, yet profound, practices designed to help us live the life we want by being present to the life we have. For, in the words of St. Francis of Assisi, “You are that which you are seeking.”

A daily guide for authentic living in hard times, The Book of Awakening is a book to keep your head high, your heart open, and your feet on the ground. “It is true,” Nepo writes, “If you can’t see what you’re looking for, see what’s there. It is enough".

©2000 Mark Nepo (P)2011 Simon & Schuster
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Critic reviews

“A year’s supply of inspiration every day and the perfect gift for yourself and your friends.” (Oprah Winfrey)
“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)
“Each entry in this capacious and tender daybook widens both the eyes and the heart.” (Jane Hirschfield, author of Nine Gates and After)

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A must read!

I highly recommend this book by Mark Nepo for everyone. It is so inspiring and healing. If this resonates with you, you got it and it’s going to transform you.
Thank you Mark Nepo for sharing your wisdom and talents.
Take care

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Daily Vitality

Mark Nepo has written a book that I have enjoyed every day for a year. The inspirations provided through his observations and meditations are timeless and timely. I plan on re-listening through the next year.

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A year of silent wonder

This has truly been one of God's tender mercies. It has been a morning companion that I did not realize had come to an end. Cannot stop now, so we continue together again each morning in 2023. To God be the glory!

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A companion for life

I was gifted the paperback of this book many years ago. It has been wonderful to listen daily to this Audible version 🕉

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wonderful daily inspiration

I have used this book for my daily inspiration for several years and will continue that practice into the new year.

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Can’t stop at just one day.

I’ve listened through this book at least seven times in the less than a year I’ve had it. When I start it I can never stop at just one teaching. The book is laid out as a once a day 2-4 minute reading. I’ve never once stopped at just one. Thi book alone has reduced how often I need anxiety medication.

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Made my world richer

Mark Draws from the best literature and thought with wonderful use of language in deep exploration of becoming more alive and awake. I so much appreciate what I am learning from him on my cancer journey

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amazing

hard at first but then It just clicked. I loved it.
it's very descriptive.

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My morning companion

I've spent the past few months listening to 15 minutes of this book every morning during my meditation and it has irrevocably changed my life for the better.

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Great Resource!

Touching! Glad to have taken the journey with Nepo. Will revisit again I’m certain. ❤️ Soulful

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