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philippakmoore's review against another edition
Really wanted to love and connect with this book - but it was a bit too out there for me.
lauriehannon's review against another edition
5.0
Martha's writing consistently cracks me up, no matter the topic. Here she takes on saving the world, one leopard at a time. I don't know that I will make it to safari in Africa (which she uses as a frame for her content) but I can certainly practice her advice on being present, connected, imaginative, and playful at home. She can't write books fast enough for me.
lahannon's review against another edition
5.0
Martha's writing consistently cracks me up, no matter the topic. Here she takes on saving the world, one leopard at a time. I don't know that I will make it to safari in Africa (which she uses as a frame for her content) but I can certainly practice her advice on being present, connected, imaginative, and playful at home. She can't write books fast enough for me.
joshuafrench's review against another edition
5.0
Funny, heartwarming, and enlightening. Beck made me feel less alone.
summerslevin's review against another edition
4.0
I listened to the audio version of this book, and at first, it was difficult to get into it, but as I continued to listen, I found myself thinking about the book all of the time.
I started considering myself a Way Finder about 3 chapters in, and although I haven't mastered Spoon Bending yet, I would now be willing to believe that it is possible to do such a thing.
The intertwining of Martha's personal experiences with exercises and other people's examples really made this an informative, motivating, and fun read.
I recommend this for anyone that is open minded, discontent, and ready to find their way in a wild, new world. :)
I will definitely look into more of Martha's work!
I started considering myself a Way Finder about 3 chapters in, and although I haven't mastered Spoon Bending yet, I would now be willing to believe that it is possible to do such a thing.
The intertwining of Martha's personal experiences with exercises and other people's examples really made this an informative, motivating, and fun read.
I recommend this for anyone that is open minded, discontent, and ready to find their way in a wild, new world. :)
I will definitely look into more of Martha's work!
bookfairy99's review against another edition
5.0
I have to be honest: I was pretty skeptical when I started reading this, and only got more skeptical as I pushed through the first hundred pages. “This isn’t for me,” I thought. And then, “I don’t buy any of this.” Followed by, “This can’t possibly work for me.” But about a hundred pages in, something magical happened - I still didn’t believe, but I… Imagined. I imagined a world in which everything Beck says is true. And my heart fluttered in pure, desperate joy. From that moment on, I was hooked on her every word.
And oh, I’m so glad I stuck with it! The last section - the section on finding your path (which is why I picked up the book in the first place) is filled with so much genuine opportunity for revelation and magical alchemy that it left me breathless as I read. I had all kinds of Eureka moments. The exercises were easy to follow and resulted in a ton of revelations, including unlocking something I’ve been struggling with for years.
If you’re not into metaphysical themes and are looking for a conventional career guide, you will not enjoy this book. But if you keep an open mind and go into it prepared to have your world rocked, I think you’ll be delighted by the truths contained within.
I took so many notes, and marked up so many passages. I will definitely re-read this book again and again. I am now a devoted Martha Beck fan, and I’m eager to devour everything she’s every written.
And oh, I’m so glad I stuck with it! The last section - the section on finding your path (which is why I picked up the book in the first place) is filled with so much genuine opportunity for revelation and magical alchemy that it left me breathless as I read. I had all kinds of Eureka moments. The exercises were easy to follow and resulted in a ton of revelations, including unlocking something I’ve been struggling with for years.
If you’re not into metaphysical themes and are looking for a conventional career guide, you will not enjoy this book. But if you keep an open mind and go into it prepared to have your world rocked, I think you’ll be delighted by the truths contained within.
I took so many notes, and marked up so many passages. I will definitely re-read this book again and again. I am now a devoted Martha Beck fan, and I’m eager to devour everything she’s every written.
pdonnellan's review against another edition
2.0
This book was a little more "woo woo" than the other books that I have read by Martha Beck. I honestly don't know which pieces have resonance for my life and which pieces just make me want to say: "Well, that's great for you, Martha- I'm glad that you can speak to the animals by dropping into wordlessness."
ecooper99's review against another edition
5.0
I have to be honest: I was pretty skeptical when I started reading this, and only got more skeptical as I pushed through the first hundred pages. “This isn’t for me,” I thought. And then, “I don’t buy any of this.” Followed by, “This can’t possibly work for me.” But about a hundred pages in, something magical happened - I still didn’t believe, but I… Imagined. I imagined a world in which everything Beck says is true. And my heart fluttered in pure, desperate joy. From that moment on, I was hooked on her every word.
And oh, I’m so glad I stuck with it! The last section - the section on finding your path (which is why I picked up the book in the first place) is filled with so much genuine opportunity for revelation and magical alchemy that it left me breathless as I read. I had all kinds of Eureka moments. The exercises were easy to follow and resulted in a ton of revelations, including unlocking something I’ve been struggling with for years.
If you’re not into metaphysical themes and are looking for a conventional career guide, you will not enjoy this book. But if you keep an open mind and go into it prepared to have your world rocked, I think you’ll be delighted by the truths contained within.
I took so many notes, and marked up so many passages. I will definitely re-read this book again and again. I am now a devoted Martha Beck fan, and I’m eager to devour everything she’s every written.
And oh, I’m so glad I stuck with it! The last section - the section on finding your path (which is why I picked up the book in the first place) is filled with so much genuine opportunity for revelation and magical alchemy that it left me breathless as I read. I had all kinds of Eureka moments. The exercises were easy to follow and resulted in a ton of revelations, including unlocking something I’ve been struggling with for years.
If you’re not into metaphysical themes and are looking for a conventional career guide, you will not enjoy this book. But if you keep an open mind and go into it prepared to have your world rocked, I think you’ll be delighted by the truths contained within.
I took so many notes, and marked up so many passages. I will definitely re-read this book again and again. I am now a devoted Martha Beck fan, and I’m eager to devour everything she’s every written.
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