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Title: The Divine Arsonist
Subtitle: A Tale of Awakening
Author: Jacob Nordby
Narrator: Jacob Nordby
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-01-13
Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes
Genres: Self Development, Motivation & Inspiration
Publisher's Summary:
"Burn This Book...". In his postscript, the author asks listeners to destroy this book. Why? Find out as you follow the main character in an adventure of the mind and spirit. A burned-out businessman takes an unplanned vacation to his mountain lodge and meets a strange visitor who issues a startling summons. He is to leave his whole life behind and journey into the unknown on a mission which may have world-changing impact.
Faced with the agony of this decision, he realizes that he may not have any choice against the hand of destiny. Join him on the path to discovery as he encounters teachers, guides and ragged shamans who change the way he sees the world forever. Who knows? You may emerge from this tale with a different perspective, too.
Members Reviews:
my favorite book of the year!
What did you love best about The Divine Arsonist?
this was a wonderful relatable story of one man's spiritual awakening. He walks away from the material kingdom he built and discovers a depth within.
What did you like best about this story?
I liked all the character's back stories. Each character had a story about how they arrived to where they were at which is true in life as well but I loved the characters and their respective stories.
Which character as performed by Jacob Nordby was your favorite?
I liked Jack part of me likes the idea of off the grid living. Freedom fun and adventure!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I enjoyed the cathartic experience Jacob experienced in the cave visiting the dark side and the epiphanies that were shared.
A New Hero's Journey
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely. My review of the book on Amazon (I have the Kindle version) reads, in part:
The Divine Arsonist is a classic Hero's Journey as described by Joseph Campbell. In that, comparisons to everything from Homer's Odyssey to Star Wars can be drawn; however, don't expect swordplay, dragons and buxom princesses in need of rescue. (There is some nudity and bodily fluids, if that's your 'thing.') This is one man's inward journey from one place in life to a new, broader truth. It's a lot more Carlos Castaneda than George Lucas.
From a purely technical standpoint. Mr. Nordby uses words, sentences, description and all kinds of trippy metaphor brilliantly. It's very succinct, not too flowery.
The style is raw and honest and the story moves at a good pace, only threatening to drag at a couple of points. I never found myself bored with the story itself.
Being a writer myself, I found a few instances where the main character said, "I had no idea what was to come," hilarious, I kept yelling at the book: "Come on, dude, they're going to ____________." (I wasn't disappointed.) Those scenes are a part of all such stories, so this isn't a fault of the author's. It's just obvious that the main character has never done much reading!
The book doesn't require a degree in literature or comparative religion to understand. It both shows and talks about the themes and ideas, often doing both of these for each step of the journey to reinforce the point.
Also, the story is simple, straightforward. There's no clutter or side-trips along the way. Some will see this simplicity and label it naive, trite or cliche.