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The Wisdom of Joseph Campbell

By: Joseph Campbell, Michael Toms
Narrated by: Joseph Campbell, Michael Toms
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Over a span of 12 years (1975 to 1987), New Dimensions Radio host Michael Toms recorded conversations between the late Joseph Campbell (author of The Power of Myth) and himself, during which time they developed a close friendship. In these stimulating conversations, central questions in the search for understanding and knowledge of the spiritual universe in which we live are explored.
(P)2005 Hay House, Inc.
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i loved it.

hearing Campbell brought me so much joy. i wish i were alive when he was alive. but i am ever grateful for recordings like these.

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Michael Toms was a great interviewer

Michael toms was a great interviewer he really understood his guests and Joseph Campbell of course was great teacher in mythology and life

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to beautiful for words

Great kind mind. Hard to describe. More on meaning of life and creation. if you have read New Thought, Joseph Murphy, any personal growth, then you definetly appreciate Joseph. only complaint is that they classify him as an expert on the concept of myth. He is much more than that. You definitely will walk aeay a better person after listening to him.

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Life changing insight.

Love Michael Toms and love Joe Campbell. Toms knows the questions to ask. It's also great to hear Campbell's candid stories.

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For every Joseph Campbell fan

If you admire Joseph Campbell these conversations with Micheal Tomms will give you another route to understanding the message that Mr. Campbell was trying to get across to his audience. I learned and came to understand helpful concepts through these conversations. I hope it does the same for you.

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I'll take all the Joseph I can get

Considering the years I suppose it's a fair recording but compared to today's standards it isn't the best listen but the content makes it all worthwhile. The power of myth is a better start if you haven't listened.

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life wisdom

listen to this book, it will benefit you in all aspects of life, work, relationships etc.

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Classic Joseph Campbell

This audio presentation is a great introduction to Joseph Campbell. If you want to be the author of your own life, then listen to Joseph Campbell.

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My Hero's Wisdom

If you could sum up The Wisdom of Joseph Campbell in three words, what would they be?

Life-Altering, Enlightening, Wisdom

Who was your favorite character and why?

Joseph Campbell. Since I 1st was introduced by his series on Art & Myth on PBS in the 1980s, I knew there was a man who could touch my soul & he led me in paths I'd never been before. My vision of the world through his words had a new depth & my horizons were broadened. I could sit on a hillside or curl up by a fireplace & listen to his stories & wisdom for hours. His books prove hard to read, however this is 1 case that I feel an audio form is superior matrix for his tales. His own voice dictates the knowledge he imparts. It was comforting to hear his philosophies and vision of life again.

Which scene was your favorite?

The story he told about the evolution of religion through the persecution of the Plain's Indians from Buffalo worship to Peyote.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely!

Any additional comments?

I wish there were more of his books available in audio form. This was the only 1 available.

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Los mitos y leyendas están más vivos que nunca

I have enjoyed this reading so much. I've grown wiser with Campbell. Highly recomended 100 percent.

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