Brian Smith has narrated 4 audiobooks on Listento.it by 5 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.8★ across 3 ratings. The most-rated is The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality.
The Big Book of Christian Mysticism: The Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality
Summary
In popular usage, mysticism typically refers to New Age or Eastern forms of spirituality. However, the mystical tradition is also an important component of the Christian tradition. At its heart--and much like its expression in other faith traditions--Christian mysticism is an ancient practice that incorporates meditation, contemplation, worship, philosophy, the quest for personal enlightenment, and the experience of Divine presence. This volume is a comprehensive introduction and guide to Christian mysticism. It is a big book about a big possibility: the hope of achieving real, blissful, experiential unison with God. Among the topics covered here are a general introduction to mysticism, the Bible and mysticism, the history and types of Christian mysticism, biographical sketches of leading Christian mystics, and practical instructions about practicing mysticism today. This is a breathtaking work that explores a form of spirituality that has changed lives over the course of 2,000 years. Learning about Christian mysticism and how it has been articulated through the centuries will prove inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of the faith tradition. The mystic is not a special kind of person; every person is a special kind of mystic. (William McNamara)
©2010 Carl McColman (P)2013 Linda Biagi
The Birth of a Brand
Summary
Brian Smith's story as the founder of the world-renowned UGG Australia brand is a hero's journey and roadmap to success with stories of achievements, failures, lucky breaks, and near disasters. Brian's guiding principle: You can't give birth to adults. Every company is conceived as an idea and birthed into reality, and the baby business grows through its infancy, toddler years, early youth, and tumultuous teens, to eventually arrive at maturity. For those who have yet to set their dreams into action or those who are already on the rocky road to success, this book is a candid, colorful, outrageous, enlightening adventure in product development, world-wide brand recognition, and star-struck fame and fortune. A mentor and advocate to business leaders and entrepreneurs, Brian Smith shows how you can find your passion and follow it to a rewarding, happy, fulfilling life. Written with time-worn truisms and business acumen, Brian's amazing story proves that you can stick to your guns, authenticity, and spiritually and still grow a wildly successful career and company.
©2013 Beyond Words Publishing (P)2018 Beyond Words Publishing
Total Financial Awakening
Summary
This is the story of Roger Alcott, his wife, Susan, and their two boys. On the surface, Roger Alcott has it all — a well-paying job, a nice home, and luxury cars. Unfortunately, these have come at the expense of long hours and high stress of his corporate job. But most importantly, he's missing time with his wife and kids. Feeling burned out, Roger thinks there has to be more to life than this. As his corporate job falls apart, a chance meeting with his neighbor causes Roger to realize that by making a few small changes, he can have financial freedom by investing in real estate. In turn, he can also have a flexible lifestyle with more family time and less stress. In this business fable by real estate investor, Andrey Sokurec, you’ll experience a powerful process, including tools designed to utilize the skills you already possess to generate wealth and happiness through passive real estate income. Start your total financial awakening today.
©2020 Andrey Sokurec & Alex Delendik (P)2020 Andrey Sokurec & Alex Delendik
Feed thy Enemy
Summary
In this heartwarming narrative based on a true story, a British airman embarks on a plan that risks it all to feed a starving, war-stricken family. Thirty years after serving in World War II, middle-aged Rob’s holiday plans see an unforeseen change that leads him on a coach tour of Italy. Struggling with post-war PTSD and depression, he reluctantly agrees to the journey - and sparks a dream that plunges him into long-stifled memories. Set in Europe, Sue Parritt’s Feed Thy Enemy is an account of courage and compassion in the face of trauma. When Rob’s flashback delves into his attempts to save a famished family with a series of increasingly daring raids on his army’s supply stores, will he trigger suppressed remembrances of past war, love, and sacrifice - and find the strength to confront them in the present?
©2019 Sue Parritt (P)2019 Sue Parritt