How to Hold a Cockroach: A Book for Those Who Are Free and Don’t Know It

By: Matthew Maxwell

Narrated by: Simon Vance

A struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. As he encounters other sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts the most persistent questions of life: What am I? What causes me to suffer? How can I be at peace with the traumas of the past and the uncertainty of the future? What determines how I experience all this? The audio version enlivens the story with original music and sound design by producer and songwriter Mason Maxwell and the captivating voice of award-winning narrator Simon Vance. With a message both surprising and simple, How to Hold a Cockroach is a love letter to humankind, an audiobook for those who are free and don't know it.

©2020 Matthew Maxwell (P)2021 Matthew Maxwell

An inspiring modern fable with wonderful narration

In the vein of modern fables like The Alchemist, "How to Hold a Cockroach" is a beautifully narrated story that cleverly reminds the listener that much of how we experience life is driven by how we choose to perceive it. The production of this audiobook creates an immersive experience that is different from anything else I've listened to on Audible. It's a quick listen, and an absolutely joyful way to spend an afternoon. I'm confident that this is one of those rare audiobooks that I will return to again for another listen.

I loved this story and the narrator was top shelf.

I really loved the way it was told and the way it made me think about ideas I have about things. it's sweet and the voice is nostalgic and captivating.

Everything

Oh man, this book felt like my childhood and young adulthood. I wish I could have read this book when I was younger to know what I know now. The book helped me reflect back at them relationships and traumas in life that shaped my thinking for so long.

Beautifully narrated

This was such an amazing, eye opening and heartwarming story of hope and inspiration. I will be purchasing the physical copy, and share with the book club.

Amazing performance and short story

It was amazing story and book. Music and all quite a beautiful experience. I wish it included a pdf of the art. That is my only critique.