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The Anthropocene Reviewed
- Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
- By: John Green
- Narrated by: John Green
- Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 7,618
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,665
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6,625
The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, best-selling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale - from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.
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5 out of 5 stars
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unexpected
- By E. Collins on 05-18-21
- The Anthropocene Reviewed
- Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
- By: John Green
- Narrated by: John Green
A Lovely Book Full of Heart, Knowledge, and Wisdom
Reviewed: 07-09-21
This book feels both timely and timeless. Timeless as a record of the human centered experiment, and timely as a record that is contextualized in life today, specifically John Green's life. I found these essays informative, funny, and deeply moving. Only time will tell, but I believe this book has helped me look and think and live more attentively to the world around me, and I hope it will do the same for others.
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The Power of Ritual
- Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices
- By: Casper ter Kuile
- Narrated by: Casper ter Kuile
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 287
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 237
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 236
What do Soul Cycle, gratitude journals, and tech breaks have in common? For ter Kuile, they offer rituals that create the foundation for our modern spiritual lives. Casper ter Kuile, a Harvard Divinity School fellow and cohost of the popular Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast, explores how we can nourish our souls by transforming common, everyday practices - yoga, reading, walking the dog - into sacred rituals that can heal our crisis of social isolation and struggle to find purpose.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A helpful and heartfelt guide
- By Dan S. on 07-05-20
- The Power of Ritual
- Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices
- By: Casper ter Kuile
- Narrated by: Casper ter Kuile
A helpful and heartfelt guide
Reviewed: 07-05-20
I've been a big fan of Casper and his work on the Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast for a while now. With The Power of Ritual, Casper delivers a well-researched guide to spiritual practices, and how they can be adapted to meet your needs and lifestyle. I found it really practical -- I've used it to help me deepen practices I was already doing, such as walking with my dog and reading a book. it's made me more aware of my self in relation to others and the world at large. I loved hearing Casper tell personal stories of spiritual growth. Not only did they complement the practices he described, but they also made the idea of spirituality more accessible. It really felt like a friend giving me pearls of wisdom. I hope I find myself re-reading this book in times when I feel lost or disconnected.
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