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  • The Power of Now

  • A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
  • By: Eckhart Tolle
  • Narrated by: Eckhart Tolle
  • Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (39,574 ratings)

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The Power of Now

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Publisher's summary

Celebrating 25 Years as a New York Times Bestseller — Over 16 Million Copies Sold

It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces listeners to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

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Critic reviews

For me, this is the Mama Jama of super-soulful books. At every moment, it keeps me in a state of awe and amazement.” — Oprah Winfrey

“One of the best books to come along in years. Every sentence rings with truth and power.” — Deepak Chopra, author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

“A marvelous wake-up call. Tolle’s message rings loud and clear. It is right here, we only have to wake up to it. I heartily recommend this profoundly inspiring book to all seekers today.” — Lama Surya Das, author of Awakening the Buddha Within

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A Must Read!!

Very insightful! Gave me insight into the human mind and living in the Now! Opens the portal to your heart space.

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life changing

I read this book twice and intend to read it again. there is so much freedom in choosing to surrender and live in "the now".

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Buy it, listen to it... NOW

The format will throw you at first,not quite sure what's going on that's okay keep listening, the lessons are needed. Good pace. well worth the time.

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A heady book

You cannot read this book until you are ready to concentrate. It is very intense and there were times when my head felt like it was bending around something. Sometimes I felt like I was sitting in a advanced physics class and I just couldn't understand. His voice is very slow as well, which can make you sleepy, but I learned if you put it at 1.5x speed, that really helps.

It is very deep concept and there is a lot of value to what he says if you can get through it.

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a must read for all humans.

if you have questions, this book will clear it all up for you. the future of humanity depends on a collective consciousness. start seeking that now!

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I feel changed

The Power of Now is the most impactful book I've ever read. It's an experience I wish to share with everyone and I'm certain I will read it many times. Eckhart's voice is calm and tremendous. Thoroughly enjoyable on every level.

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Everyone should read this book.

If you're struggling with your life and looking to find peace, this book is for you. The philosophy makes so much sense. I wish I had read this earlier in my life. It should be required reading for everyone.

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Deep but awesome

It’s one of those books that you gotta keep and refer back to from time to time but this guy knows what he’s talking about life changing book he described what I have experienced about the voices in my head and how he overcome it

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every humanwould benefit from hearing this

I think every human would benefit from hearing this. I think every human would benefit from hearing this.

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Eckart Tolle's voice was hard to listen to

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I loved the content of this book, which was the ONLY thing that made me listen to the whole thing.

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I loved the content. It was his voice that was particularly annoying to listen to.

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Someone else (anyone else) could have read the book.

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