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Matthew Maxwell
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A struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. As he encounters other sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts the most persistent questions of life: What am I? What causes me to suffer? How can I be at peace with the traumas of the past and the uncertainty of the future? What determines how I experience all this? The audio version enlivens the story with original music and sound design by producer and songwriter Mason Maxwell and the captivating voice of award-winning narrator Simon Vance. With a message both surprising and simple, How to Hold a Cockroach is a love letter to humankind, an audiobook for those who are free and don't know it.
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The nine-time bestseller of the year that has transformed the lives of millions around the world. Over five million copies sold. In a small café at a location so remote it stands in the middle of the middle of nowhere, John—a man in a hurry—is at a crossroads. Intent only on refueling before moving along on his road trip, he finds sustenance of an entirely different kind. In addition to the specials of the day, the café menu lists three questions all diners are encouraged to consider: Why are you here? Do you fear death? Are you fulfilled?
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Wow
- By Brandy Pigeon on 07-17-21
By: John Strelecky
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The Tao of Pooh
- By: Benjamin Hoff
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Author Benjamin Hoff shows that the philosophy of Winnie-the-Pooh is amazingly consistent with the principles of Taoism and demonstrates how you can use these principles in your daily life. Is there such thing as a Western Taoist? Benjamin Hoff says there is, and this Taoist's favorite food is honey.
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Wonderful
- By Robert on 01-09-14
By: Benjamin Hoff
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The Book of Ichigo Ichie
- The Art of Making the Most of Every Moment, the Japanese Way
- By: Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
- Narrated by: Louis Ozawa Changchien
- Length: 3 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let it slip away, we lose it forever - an idea captured by the Japanese phrase ichigo ichie (pronounced itchy-GO itchy-A). Often spoken in Japan when greeting someone or saying goodbye, to convey that the encounter is unique and special, it is a tenet of Zen Buddhism and is attributed to a 16th-century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, or "ceremony of attention", whose intricate rituals compel us to focus on the present moment.
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A book of filler
- By Bryan Zarnett on 01-09-25
By: Héctor García, and others
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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog
- And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook -- What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing
- By: Bruce D. Perry, Maia Szalavitz
- Narrated by: Chris Kipiniak
- Length: 13 hrs and 10 mins
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How does trauma affect a child's mind—and how can that mind recover? In the classic The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Perry explains what happens to the brains of children exposed to extreme stress and shares their lessons of courage, humanity, and hope. Only when we understand the science of the mind and the power of love and nurturing can we hope to heal the spirit of even the most wounded child.
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Nice to see some good come to those abused/neglect
- By C. Turner on 06-07-19
By: Bruce D. Perry, and others
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Live No Lies
- Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace
- By: John Mark Comer
- Narrated by: John Mark Comer
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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We are at war. Not with a foreign government or domestic terrorists or a creepy new artificial intelligence hell-bent on taking over the world. No, it’s a war we feel deep inside our own chests: we are at war with lies. The problem isn’t so much that we tell lies but that we live them. We let them into our bodies, and they sabotage our peace.
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Is this a political book?
- By Kickngrass on 11-30-21
By: John Mark Comer
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How to Hug a Porcupine
- Easy Ways to Love the Difficult People in Your Life
- By: June Eding - editor, Debbie Joffe Ellis - foreword
- Narrated by: Julie Briskman
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Most of us know someone who, for whatever reason, always seems to cause problems, irritate others, or incite conflict. Often, these people are a part of our daily lives. The truth is that these trouble makers haven't necessarily asked to be this way. Sometimes we need to learn new approaches to deal with people who are harder to get along with or love.
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Would not recommend
- By Alicia Kolstad on 11-09-23
By: June Eding - editor, and others
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The Little Prince
- By: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard - translator
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. "Please," asks the stranger, "draw me a sheep." And the pilot realizes that when life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil and paper... And thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed forever the world for its readers.
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A children's story for adults
- By Heather on 07-03-11
By: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and others
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How to Lead When You're Not in Charge
- Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
- By: Clay Scroggins
- Narrated by: Clay Scroggins, Gabe Wicks
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, author and pastor Clay Scroggins explains the nature of leadership and what's needed to be a great leader--even when you answer to someone else.
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A Voice Worth Hearing
- By Michael - Audible Editor on 08-22-17
By: Clay Scroggins
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Many Lives, Many Masters
- The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives
- By: Brian L. Weiss MD
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 49 mins
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As a traditional psychotherapist, Dr. Brian Weiss was astonished and skeptical when one of his patients began recalling past-life traumas that seemed to hold the key to her recurring nightmares and anxiety attacks. His skepticism was eroded, however, when she began to channel messages from the “space between lives”, which contained remarkable revelations about Dr. Weiss’ family and his dead son. Using past-life therapy, he was able to cure the patient and embark on a new, more meaningful phase of his own career.
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Difficult to keep up with
- By A. Simeonidis on 01-21-22
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You Can Heal Your Life (40th Anniversary Edition)
- 40th Anniversary Edition
- By: Louise Hay
- Narrated by: Louise Hay
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
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Louise Hay's groundbreaking book, You Can Heal Your Life, continues to inspire and uplift millions worldwide. Now, in celebration of its 40th anniversary, this special audiobook edition offers an even deeper experience of healing and self-love.
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The Book I Wish I Had Read at 16
- By Jurgita 💫 on 04-21-25
By: Louise Hay
What listeners say about How to Hold a Cockroach: A Book for Those Who Are Free and Don’t Know It
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- Carolyn Tylenda
- 06-03-23
Brilliant
Like a ray of sunshine through a dark and ominous sky. Give it a chance and see for yourself. Not a big time commitment and especially rewarding.
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- Kristina Proctor
- 01-05-23
A relatable and powerful story for all ages
This book made me cry. How to Hold a Cockroach spoke to me on a level I haven't been able to find in other books, with beautiful storytelling.
This book captures the thoughts and emotions behind our stories, from stories about ourselves and the world around us. We feel captured by those stories, and this book walks us through a boy's life where he also holds stories close and how he believes them to be true.
The part that stuck with me was the beautiful illustration of what life can look like after you release those stories. So many books hit on WHY you should remove something from your mindset or life but don't communicate WHAT life looks like and the approach you can take when you choose to change.
The audio book's production is incredible. The talent and voicework are engaging, and production sound effects add another level to bring you into the story.
Highly recommend this audiobook, and it would be a fantastic gift.
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- Jake
- 04-22-23
Sweet and simple
A cute and simple way to approach a meaningful & free life. This book was very endearing and effective.
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- Mann clan
- 11-06-24
Life-changing ❤️
A beautiful delivery, gently and powerfully sharing the tools of perspective that can transform the way we experience the world. The healing salve of this narrative held me close and allowed me to release and forgive the past, and myself. I’m so grateful to be able to share this with my children.
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- B.
- 05-10-22
Delightful!
Such a delight. A book you want to share with a variety of people. I liked the background noises also.made me smile all the through. Though of those 8 inch stinky cockroaches.
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- Mylee
- 02-04-25
The boy realisation
I like that it started w a cockroach which many dislike. Its a common stereotype but has deeper meanings
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- Marianne
- 02-15-24
Amazing performance and short story
It was amazing story and book. Music and all quite a beautiful experience. I wish it included a pdf of the art. That is my only critique.
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- Amazing product
- 01-02-24
An extraordinary book!
I enjoyed everything, the story, the music, the storyteller’s voice. One of the best audiobooks I’ve listened!
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- Jeffrey Yun
- 05-10-24
What a lovely listen!
A very beautiful listen, I went and read the book after (comes for free with the audiobook) and I felt tremendous self-love.
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- Sarah Couch
- 02-03-25
Every person should listen
What a gift! this story is simple yet profoundIy deep. the narrator feels like the perfect fit.
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