BOOK BRIEF

The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

Mark Nepo
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The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2000

Book Brief

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Mark Nepo

The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Inspirational

Philosophy
Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Mental Illness
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo is a collection of daily reflections encouraging individuals to embrace mindfulness and live fully in the present moment. Through personal stories, poetry, and insights, the book offers guidance on finding spiritual growth and inner peace amidst life's challenges.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.5

14,934 ratings

84%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo is praised for its insightful daily meditations that encourage mindfulness and presence. Readers appreciate its poetic and reflective nature, which promotes spiritual growth. However, some find the content repetitive and prefer a more diverse approach. Overall, it's valued for providing gentle guidance on living a fulfilled life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have?

Readers who appreciate The Book of Awakening are seekers of mindfulness and personal growth. Fans of daily meditations and reflections, like those in Pema Chödrön's When Things Fall Apart or Sarah Ban Breathnach's Simple Abundance, will find value in its gentle guidance and inspiration.

4.5

14,934 ratings

84%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

436

Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Inspirational

Philosophy
Topic
Philosophy

Religion & Spirituality

Mental Illness
Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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