Revolutionary Idea in a Materialistic World

This is an excellent audio book. I have listened to this so many times I have lost count. So many ideas spoken in a non judgemental way, by someone that is obviously 'walking the walk'. I listened to his orignal tapes, way back when (he says of himself he was pushy in them) and the journey he has himself been on is evident. He does not expect you to accept anything he says, he is merely putting ideas and his own observations on the spiritual life.



I, like many people have accumulated many bits and pieces to supposedly help me on my journey and have found that although some may have helped, there is a point where letting thngs go is definitely the way forward. The author uses St Francis of Assissi as an example but having a Christial faith is not necessary to get the most out of this audio book. Letting go is not just about letting go of things it's also about letting go of the idea we have to travel upwards, improve ourselves by acts of will (and many more things) If we are to truly improve ourselves (yes heres a paradox) we have to travel inwards, travel downwards and let go.



My summary is of course no where near as elegant or as well said as in the audio book, I only hope that I have explained it well enough so that I don't put you off buying it as I would recommend this book to anyone wo is sincerely walking their own spiritual path, no matter what tradition the most heavily draw from.

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Life Changing

Richard is just so down to earth His gentle delivery and relaxed style encourage you to really listen to the message based on the teachings of St Francis

I'm on my third time through this book and the message just gets stronger each time A wonderful counter to an ever more manic world

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Gentle wisdom

Rohr's gentle, conversational tone nonetheless contains wisdom that could change your life if you let it. If you want your life to be more centred and less frenetic then this is the book for you, no matter what faith group you belong to.

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Truly Outstanding

This is such a beautiful and profound book. I have listened to it many times already and I will listen to it again.

It is rich beyond measure.

Sincere thanks for this valuable gift Father Richard Rohr.

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Reinforced what I always knew deep down that I knew.

Simply life changing, reinforced what I always knew I knew, but forgot as the world engulfed me..

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A wonderful experience

What did you like most about The Art of Letting Go?

I found the whole idea of Letting Go was very clearly presented

What did you like best about this story?

Richard dealt with it very comprehensively. I do thing these ideas if practised would make a huge difference to our world. They were presented as possibilities for all of us

What does Richard Rohr bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I think when I listen I can be more attentive to the ideas being presented

Any additional comments?

Thank you all for this experience.

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Very good! Let go of needing perfect: enjoy this and enjoy life

Having read several of Richard Rohr's books ot is rather lovely to hear his voice.

He writes and talks well, delivering insight, wisdom, and well turned, memorable, pithy catchphrases.

There's a fair bit of lovely stuff about st Francis early on, but he perhaps gets a little lost later on, when it turns more to the subject of letting go. On this there is far more "why" than "how" - but then that always seems to be the case. There is a little bit of how. Near the end.

This isn't academic theology and at times he is a little free and easy, perhaps heading towards glib. I rather like this as it allows for free associations and parallels and insights, and after all, as he says, we must let go of trying to intellectually "understand" or conquer everything; we are in the realms of the reality of experience here - and therefore of mystery. However, I can see some might not like this, and at times or does... not grate, or even ware, but maybe distract.

I really liked this and would strongly recommended it.

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Beautiful

Read like a relaxed chat, which was soothing & full of important spiritual principals. Very nice.

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Very good from Rohr again.

The narration is excellent but the audio quality is a little sub-par. I would recommend anything from Richard Rohr. His explanation of the journey is very helpful and honest as always.

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Authenticity

This man has seen the light in himself and all of us. Listen, trust and practice if you can.

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