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Title: The Wisdom of the Shire
Subtitle: A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life
Author: Noble Smith
Narrator: Simon Vance
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
Language: English
Release date: 01-22-13
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes
Genres: Classics, British Literature
Publisher's Summary:
InThe Wisdom of the Shire, Noble Smith sheds light on the life-changing ideas tucked away inside the classic works of J. R. R. Tolkien and his most beloved creationthe stouthearted Hobbits.
Drawing onThe Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other tales of Middle-earth, Smith shows how a snug hobbit-hole is actually just a state of mind and how even the smallest person can have the valor of a Rider of Rohan. He explores subjects dear to a halflings heart, such as beer, food, and friendship, as well as more serious concerns, such as courage, living in harmony with nature, and good versus evil.
How can simple pleasures such as gardening, taking long walks, and eating delicious meals with friends make you significantly happier? Why is the act ofgivingpresents on your birthday instead of gettingthem such a revolutionary idea? And how can we carry the burden of our own "Ring of Power: without becoming devoured by it?The Wisdom of the Shireholds the answers to these and more of lifes essential questions.
Noble Smith is an award-winning playwright who has worked as a video game writer, documentary film producer, and media director of an international human-rights foundation.
Critic Reviews:
"The Wisdom of the Shireis an idea whose time has unquestionably come. I'd buy it like a shot, give copies away to deserving friends, and keep it by the bed for bad nights." (Peter S. Beagle, award-winning author of
The Last Unicorn)
"How to live long and prosper, Hobbit-style. Tolkien fans breathlessly awaiting Peter Jacksons upcoming three-part feature film will be pleasantly satiated with this self-help guide channeling the effervescent spirit and timeless morality of the much-loved Hobbit population,The author's many comparisons between the safe, warm, comfortable facets of Hobbit life and contemporary reality lived outside Middle-earth are creative and satisfyingly good-natured. Interwoven throughout the text are factoids about Tolkiens life.A life-affirming, must-have morsel for Tolkien's colossal fan base." (
Kirkus Reviews)
"Delves into Middle-earth to show us how Tolkien can instruct us how to live a better life on Regular-earth." (
The Boston Globe)
Members Reviews:
Thought Provoking
Any additional comments?
If you are a fan of Tolkien, this is a very fun read. Applies the truths in the books/movies to today's life. Not really a self-help book, but contains truths we should all live by, along with interesting tidbits about Tolkien's life and writing.
I originally bought this audiobook as a gift for someone else. He raved about it, so I had to listen to it, and I totally agree with him.
At the end, there is a Hobbit Test to test your Hobbitishness.For example, you get points if you have ever called someone an "Orc" in anger. Great fun!
Great advice to move toward more simple living
Where does The Wisdom of the Shire rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?
I really enjoyed it a lot and have listened to it more than once. So that's something considering there are still a few things I haven't gotten to yet. It's hard to compare it to other genres though. It doesn't have plot or twists or things of that nature like a novel.
