A Life at Work The Joy of Discovering what You Were Born to Do

Review<br/><br/>''Forget about the color of your parachute, here is a book that teaches you how to fly. Through ancient parable, contemporary therapy, personal vignette, and, above all, an uncommon sapience, Moore deftly guides through life's greatest quandary: Why have I been created? Give this book to yourself.'' --Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, author of Kabbalah: A Love Story<br/><br/>''Lloyd James is a serious and objective narrator who puts the material center stage . . . He lays out the text in a manner that is as straightforward and no-nonsense as its message.'' --AudioFile on the audiobook edition<br/><br/>''Bestselling spiritual guru Moore (Care of the Soul) says that finding the right work, finding one's vocation, is also part of the care of the soul. . . this will be of use to many people who seek joyful work and integrated lives.'' --Publishers Weekly<br/><br/>Product Description<br/><br/>[Read by Lloyd James]<br/><br/>All of us have a strong natural desire to feel fulfilled by our work. But many people have been experiencing a growing unhappiness with their work lives. Inevitably, the question being asked is the same: ''Why am I doing what I'm doing?''<br/><br/>With his now famous blend of spirituality and psychology, best-selling author and lecturer Thomas Moore walks us through the difficult and transformative process of discovering our deepest purpose in life. He offers a personal, contemplative guide over obstacles such as inflated egos, despair, and fear, which prevent us from finding purpose in our careers. He also shares the struggles of great thinkers and artists who grappled with uncertainty before finding their true calling. For anyone who feels dissatisfied at work or questions the path they have chosen, this book will help them to discover the answers.<br/><br/>About the Author<br/><br/>THOMAS MOORE is the author of more than ten books, including Care of the Soul, which spent forty-six weeks on the best-seller list. He is a leading writer and lecturer throughout North America and Europe on archetypal psychology, mythology, and imagination. He lived as a Catholic monk for twelve years and earned degrees in theology, musicology, and philosophy.