
The Wisdom of the Shire
A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life
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Noble Smith
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In The 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 creation—the stouthearted Hobbits.
Drawing on The 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 halfling’s 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 of giving presents on your birthday instead of getting them 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 Shire holds the answers to these and more of life’s 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.
©2012 Noble Smith. Foreword 2012 by Peter S. Beagle (P)2013 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Los oyentes también disfrutaron...
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- 10-08-17
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The narrator did a stunning job, and the author brought to life many of my own thoughts. Very happy to have stumbled upon such a curious book! curiousblacksquirrel.com approves! Enjoy and Stay curious humans!
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- Alina
- 10-12-20
delightful
thank you for asking.i sure loved it.the narrative was ever so great and very well done
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- 06-08-21
I love this book!
This book was outstanding. Practical insights for a happier life illustrated by lessons from Tolkien’s writings. It’s so comforting. I love it!
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- Bohab
- 10-05-20
If you love Tolkien you will appreciate this
Narrator is a good fit. Not a single complaint about them.
This book was a pleasure to listen to. You will be mind surfing through different time periods and characters whilst the author is discussing morality, personality, social themes, and big picture events. Often discussing how subjects parallel with our own place in time as we know it.
It is thought provoking and a lot of fun.
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- Nicole
- 03-21-22
Self help: Shire style
A relaxing list for anyone with some memory of LOTR. Even better if you’re a super fan. The narattotv
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- ABCthe3rd
- 07-06-22
Great Listen
A great book, and even better narration. There is some great words of advice to live by, and some good fun.
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- Kimba
- 10-20-20
one of my favorite books ever
it was absolutely wonderful. exactly what I needed in these rough times. heartfelt, filled with hobbit goodness. can't recommend highly enough.
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- D & K Pike
- 10-08-21
the shire
I enjoyed listening to this book a lot. it's full of little insights about hobbit life that translate into real life
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- 05-09-21
Excellent!
I did not score as well as I thought on the hobbit test, but I am not an orc😁.
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- Cheyenne
- 03-02-22
Inspirationally hobbitish
Uplifting and inspiring in a way only a hobbit could be. Really makes you reevaluate your outlooks on life and gives some interesting insight and ideas about the ideology of tolkiens world and the Hobbits.
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