The Little Book of Awakening: Selections from the #1 New York Times Bestselling The Book of Awakening
Mark Nepois a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for forty years. ANew York Times#1 bestselling author, he has published fourteen books and recorded eight audio projects. Recent work includes:Reduced to Joy(2013),Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, which won the 2012 Books for a Better Life Award,Staying Awake(2012),Holding Nothing Back(2012),As Far As the Heart Can See(2011),Finding Inner Courage(2011), andSurviving Has Made Me Crazy(2007), as well as audio books ofThe Book of Awakening, Finding Inner Courage, andAs Far As the Heart Can See(2011). As a cancer survivor, Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship.Mark has appeared with Oprah Winfrey on herSuper Soul Sundayprogram on OWN TV, and has been interviewed by Oprah as part of her SIRIUS XM Radio show,Soul Series. He has also been interviewed by Robin Roberts onGood Morning Americaabout hisNew York TimesbestsellerThe Book of Awakening.The Exquisite Riskwas cited bySpirituality & Practiceas one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2005, calling it "one of the best books we've ever read on what it takes to live an authentic life." Mark's collected essays appear inUnlearning Back to God: Essays on Inwardness. Other books of poetry includeSuite for the Living(2004),Inhabiting Wonder(2004),Acre of Light(1994),Fire Without Witness(1988), andGod, the Maker of the Bed, and the Painter(1988).His work has been translated into more than twenty languages. In leading spiritual retreats, in working with healing and medical communities, and in his teaching as a poet, Mark's work is widely accessible and used by many. He continues to offer readings, lectures, and retreats. Please visit Mark at:www.MarkNepo.com, http://threeintentions.comandwww.simonspeakers.com/MarkNepo.