The Power of Meaning
Crafting a life that matters
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Mozhan Marno
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Random House presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith, read by Mozhan Marno.
There is a myth in our culture that to find meaning, you have to travel to a distant monastery or wade through dusty volumes to figure out life's great secret. The truth is there are untapped sources of meaning all around us: right here, right now. Drawing on the latest research in positive psychology; on insights from George Eliot, Viktor Frankl, Aristotle, the Buddha and other great minds, Emily Esfahani Smith identifies four pillars upon which meaning rests: belonging, purpose, storytelling and transcendence.
She also explores how we can begin to build a culture of meaning into our families, our workplaces and our communities.
Inspiring and full of contemporary examples, The Power of Meaning will strike a profound chord in anyone seeking a richer, more satisfying life.
©2017 Emily Esfahani Smith (P)2017 Penguin Random House UKWhat listeners say about The Power of Meaning
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- Izzy
- 08-10-2017
Truly fantastic book, very highly recommended
I decided to listen to this book after hearing Emily Esfehani Smith's TED talk and wanting to know more about the four pillars of meaning. The book delivers so much in terms of thought-provoking ideas, fascinating research, compelling stories of real individuals' experiences and practical ideas to apply to one's own life to cultivate more meaning. It was so refreshing after being inundated by the 'cult of happiness' in so many other books. Plus, the narrator has a soothing, sensitive voice that is just a joy to listen to.
A genuine life-changer.
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- Tina
- 23-01-2017
Informative and Inspiring
The author skilfully brings together philosophies, study results and many peoples personal accounts, into an easy to understand and inspiring book.
This book is factual and well referenced throughout, providing so much more than just a 'self help' book.
A good book makes us think for a while, a great book changes us. I am changed from 'The Power of Meaning'.
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- Raimonda Raizyte
- 01-11-2018
One of the best and most inspiring books
This book could highly impact your life - if you choose so..
It’s informative and aspiring, makes you want to act.
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- Bee.Mark
- 30-12-2018
Beautiful book - very inspiring
This book was a lovely read. The author beautifully merges scientific data with personal and real life accounts of what forms a meaningful life.
It's heartwarming and insightful.
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- Steven Frew
- 01-06-2017
interesting read
a very interesting and helpful book to help give meaning to your life. also very well read audibly.
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- Frank
- 12-08-2023
Wonderful inspirational must read
Beautiful reading of a book that inspires you to live a life full of meaning and purpose.
The sections of death and suffering and difficult times is a great reminder or teaching that being human can still be a great life because of our journeys through the dark times.
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