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Title: Becoming Who You Are
Subtitle: Insights on the True Self from Thomas Merton and Other Saints (Christian Classics)
Author: James Martin
Narrator: James Martin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins
Language: English
Release date: 10-19-11
Publisher: Paulist Press, Inc.
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 231 votes
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
By meditating on personal examples from the author's life, as well as reflecting on the inspirational life and writings of Thomas Merton, stories from the Gospels, as well as the lives of other holy men and women (among them, Henri Nouwen, Therese of Lisieux, and Pope John XXIII), the listener will understand how becoming who you are, and becoming the person that God created, is a simple path to happiness, peace of mind and even sanctity.
Members Reviews:
Personally Life Changing
Father Martin's meditation on Thomas Merton helped me understand what Merton meant by the false self. It is the self we develop to hide our true self from friends, family and co-workers. It is the social self that attempts to appear hip, slick and cool when none of those things are true. The false self is a road block to finding who you truly are.
thought provoking
Although it was read a little slowly, I thought, the wisdow in this book is powerful. I was touched.
Not bad, it's worth listening to...
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Becoming aware of your "true" and "false" is productive to your spiritual life.
The book was more on Fr. Martins life than it was Thomas Merton.
If youve listened to books by James Martin before, how does this one compare?
About the same.
Great Reading and Listening.
What made the experience of listening to Becoming Who You Are the most enjoyable?
This is an UNabridged version of this excellent, narrated by the Author, Fr. James Martin sj. Fr. Jim is the Curtural Editor of America magazine and I read his work regularly. His writing is nothing short of brilliant. So, I had very high expectations when I purchased this piece. I can honestly say that the audio book exceeded my expectations.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Becoming Who You Are?
The expert interpretation or translation of Thomas Merton's writing and thinking. Fr. Martin provides is very enlightening even to an older person like me. I am a 73 year old retiree.
Have you listened to any of James Martins other performances before? How does this one compare?
No other experience. But, if I discover any, I will acquire them immediately.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I intend to listen (and simultaneously read) a second time and in one sitting.
Any additional comments?
Intend to purchase all of Merton's work available in audiobooks.
, becoming who you are
The entire book is worth reading,,, but the last chapter is one of the most moving reads I have ever encountered . It is also one of the most practical applications of the writings of scholars and non-scholars I have ever read in my 72 years.