Let Your Life Speak

Deep Wisdom in these pages

I've now listened three times. I've learned a remarkable lot about myself in relation to my job and who I am. This is a great book filled with deep insights. If you are dissatisfied about your job and perhaps complaining about the shortcomings of your employer, this book may open up a whole new dimension to what is going on in you. It is one of the most profound spiritual teachings that I have ever had the good fortune to experience. I'm journaling about what I've learned about myself. Palmer guides us to be honest about ourselves in order that we may begin to find freedom from our boogie-men. The narator is great too.

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Should Be Required Reading. For Humans.

Parker Palmer sheds light onto the shadow in us all which gets a very bad rap in these times. The linking of vocation and self and how it's essential to becoming our true self is quite poetic. Excellent read.

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Great take on a purposeful life

His Quaker beliefs infuse this book, so may be a barrier to the committed atheist. However, an interesting approach to purpose.

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Good for young people, not for mid-life or beyond

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I was encouraged by some positive reviews and thought it might be interesting to find out what I *really* should be doing after being in the same career for the last 30 years.... This book is more for younger folks just starting out on a career path. If you're later in life, you've heard all this (IMHO) and you might as well learn to make the best of what you have and build on the parts of your current vocation like best.

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A great read/listen!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, this is a solid book for examining the way we live and make life's decisions.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Let Your Life Speak?

His chapter and perspectives on depression were unique and very insightful.

What does Stefan Rudnicki bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

This guy's amazing. He makes you visualize punctuation!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I'm not an extreme person. :/

Any additional comments?

This book makes you think about your life and it's direction in a wonderful way.

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Insightful

Palmer candidly shared his life story, to date. His openness and vulnerability helped engage and provide a connection to the reader/listener. Several tidbits of his shared wisdom struck home and has given this listener much to ponder upon.

The narrator has a pleasant voice and is easy to follow. This book/audible is highly recommended for all who are searching for meaning or purpose to their lives.

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Wisdom on living life, beating depression

Although this is a book about vocation, Palmer makes a connection between depression and trying to be something other than one's true self. His take is much more nuanced than I can present here, and it is well worth a listen.

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More depressing than inspiring...

Perhaps because of the tone of the narrator I did not find this story about finding one's vocation especially compelling or helpful.

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Many profound Gems

This book stimulated a lot of self reflection and thinking for me. The analogies and metaphors used to illustrate human nature and the desire to identify our self passions and ultimately our voice were life-changing.

Great book well read

My wife and I read it together.
Led to rich discussions.
Reflecting on 55 years of marriage.