Out of My Mind

By: Alan Arkin

Narrated by: Alan Arkin

Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Alan Arkin, one of the most beloved and accomplished actors of our time, reveals a side of himself not often shown on stage or screen.

Like many teenagers, 16-year-old Alan Arkin had it all figured out. Then came young adulthood, and with it a wave of doubt so strong it caused him to question everything he thought he knew about himself and the world. Ever skeptical and full of questions, Arkin embarked on a spiritual journey to find something—anything—to believe in. An existential crisis in his 30s led him to the study of Eastern philosophy. Soon he began opening himself to the possibility that there was more to life than what he had simply seen, heard, or been taught.

In this Audible Original "mini-memoir," the 84-year-old actor shares his powerful spiritual experiences, from his brush with reincarnation to the benefits of meditation. In a gruff, earthy voice that sounds more suited to a New York cabbie than a spiritual guide, he shows us that wisdom can come from the most unexpected places and teachers. Out of My Mind is a candid, relatable, and delightfully irreverent take on how one man went searching for meaning and ended up discovering himself. 

©2018 Alan Arkin (P)2018 Audible Originals, LLC.

spiritual fire

I cannot express the level of delight and gratitude that I experienced in the journey of listening to this man speak. There are no words, only feelings.

Interesting, unique, and universal experience...

Love the subject, although I wasn't actively looking for a piece like this. Would like to recommend it to anyone as an eye opener.

Weird stories but very heartfelt

If you’re into the supernatural or events like that you’ll like this book. If you want to better understand meditation and how it can improve your mind or understanding there of you’ll definitely like this book.

However, if you don’t have an open mind this won’t be for you.

Very interesting read

fabulous story!

It's short, clear, engaging and I felt as if I was listening to a wise old soul. I loved it.

I wish it were longer

Beyond wonderful! soulful, insightful, present, introspective, and entertaining life lessons and tales of his journey to inner peace, through the interwoven spirituality of existence and experience.

Read and inflected by undoubtedly one of the best comedic talents of our time, Alan manages to move through the decades quietly sharing his peaceful ideology of becoming more inside than out.

Loved it! Wish there were more chapters!

Tedious

Arkin’s monotone performance is perfectly gauged to his uninspired self-analysis. Some of the stories are interesting but overall the book is pointless. If you’re enamored with Arkin onscreen, you’ll continue your fandom. If you can take or leave him onscreen, then leave him here.

read it

well worth listening to. he's had some especially interesting experiences. thank you audible... ... ...

more than I expected

a gently humorous exploration of life, beliefs, and Buddhist philosophy. Mr. Arkin talks about his own therapy and his experiences and study of meditation.

Awakening

Here within the past 2 years I've been struggling with religion. GOD came to me one summer day. It wasn't a voice but almost like visions. Like this book, I have a fire in me, to learn everything I can. I tell anybody about my encounter who will listen and sometimes when I try not to talk about it, it still makes it's way into the conversation. I've been trying to explore other people thoughts on religion to see what are their beliefs. This book was a chance encounter in my journey that I'm on. I will read some of the books referenced in here to try to broaden my mind. Also with what I feel is me growing closer to GOD I am becoming less afraid of death. Wonderful wonderful book!

Alan Arkin is just... himself

Alan is a great, honest, easy to listen narrorator. His descriprion of his life is facsinating, the way he looks at things gives perspective to young souls.