Waking Up

A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

De: Sam Harris

Narrado por: Sam Harris

For the millions of Americans who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris’s latest New York Times bestseller is a guide to meditation as a rational practice informed by neuroscience and psychology.

From Sam Harris, neuroscientist and author of numerous New York Times bestselling books, Waking Up is for the twenty percent of Americans who follow no religion but who suspect that important truths can be found in the experiences of such figures as Jesus, the Buddha, Lao Tzu, Rumi, and the other saints and sages of history. Throughout this book, Harris argues that there is more to understanding reality than science and secular culture generally allow, and that how we pay attention to the present moment largely determines the quality of our lives.

Waking Up is part memoir and part exploration of the scientific underpinnings of spirituality. No other book marries contemplative wisdom and modern science in this way, and no author other than Sam Harris—a scientist, philosopher, and famous skeptic—could write it.

This is the third time listening to this book!

Would you listen to Waking Up again? Why?

Each time I listen to Waking Up, I learn more and have a better understanding of my search for spiritual awareness. This book is profoundly simply, yet delivers a wealth of knowledge and blunt honesty. I am so happy to finally find answers to a truly crazy and confusing life long search for God, that lead to many situations similar to those of which Sam touches on in this amazing book.

What other book might you compare Waking Up to and why?

I have not found another book like Waking Up however, I just purchased The End of Faith by Sam Harris, I look forward to listening to it.

What about Sam Harris’s performance did you like?

Sam's direct approach, ability to laugh and be honest about his own experiences was refreshing. I also enjoyed his general delivery during his reading. I found it easy to listen to.

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

No this was a book that took a few listens for me. The more I listen to it the more I get out of it. There is a wealth of information in it.

Any additional comments?

I would highly recommend this book to anyone that has questions, is searching, or has confusion about God and spirituality and how each of us define those topics for ourselves.

Sam Harris Podcast Fan

If you are a fan of the Sam Harris Podcast this book will be right in your wheelhouse. Listened to the entire book in less than 1 day. First Sam Harris book I've purchased, but after this one might read them all.
2022 UDPATE: Just one thing to add about Sam Harris in 2022. The title of this book is "Waking Up" this is exactly what Sam needs to do in 2022. Sam needs to wake from his meditation induced slumber. He refuses to talk about specifically issues regarding worldwide health. He talks about audience capture and not being beholden to his listeners, I believe he's getting criticism because he's actually in the wrong here. One reason being "we are in the middle of it" which I think is exactly the time he should talk about such important issues as permanent policies are being made that will shape the future. Anyway, just thought I'd update my review since I originally wrote I was a Podcast fan. Sam is very difficult to listen to now, an honest debate over current issues wouldn't even be a contest, Harris would lose it easily.

I vividly awoke me for a moment

The way Sam Harris words these complex topics is enlightening. The way he described consciousness opened my eyes.

The soundest foundation of rational spirituality

Sam Harris succeeds in the daunting task of providing a sound foundation to a spiritual life free from dogmatism. His unique combination of scientific background, direct experience with Eastern meditation practices and openness to direct experience, make him a unique reference point in contemporary culture. A must read for those who aim for living an examined life, without the need to believe in nonsensical dogmas.

Good bad good

Started of superb, but near the end it felt very ranty or even envious until an insightful ending. I had hesitated on this title for awhile, still glad I read it, easy read.