The Book of Awakening

Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

By: Mark Nepo

Narrated by: Mark Nepo

Hailed as one of “Oprah’s Ultimate Favorite Things,” Mark Nepo’s bestselling “thinking person’s devotional” of inspirational stories and essays is now available from S&S Audio.

In this work, Mark Nepo invites listeners to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, and spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses. They have stood by the courage of their convictions in all kinds of moments, great and small.

Nepo’s insights and commentary are spot on, and help listeners relate the stories of others to their own lives. The Book of Awakening is divided into three sections—finding our inner core, standing by our inner core, and sustaining the practice of living from that place. Each of the brief essays and stories elucidates and inspires. Nepo’s broad range of stories and people, of traditions and insights, offers myriad ways for listeners to relate to their own search for courage.

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.

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

wonderful daily inspiration

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

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.

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