Living an Examined Life

By: James Hollis PhD

Narrated by: Kevin M. Connolly

How do you define “growing up?” Does it mean you achieve certain cultural benchmarks - a steady income, paying taxes, marriage, and children? Or does it mean leaving behind the expectations of others and growing into the person you were meant to be? With the unabridged audio of Living an Examined Life, James Hollis offers an essential guidebook for anyone at a crossroads in life. Here this acclaimed author guides you through 21 areas for self-inquiry and growth - such as how to exorcise the ghosts of your past, when to choose meaning over happiness, how to construct a mature spirituality, and how to seize permission to be who you really are.

©2018 James Hollis (P)2018 Sounds True

Philosophy and psychology in a perfect mix

This deep and rich book is a wealth of wisdom that guide one on life’s journey. It answered lots of my questions that have followed me through life. This book is a good jumping off point for what’s next.

So so good.

This is such a wonderful and thoughtful analysis of Jungian psychology as it relates to one’s soul’s journey. Highly recommend.

great listen, but I now need the paper copy

Top shelf book for getting the right questions asked in your life and getting your own voice to be the dominant influence in your life. An amazing book on so many levels and I now must study the paperback.

Absolute must read

This book will clarify the past 30 years of your life choices and explain why you are repeating them.

Prepare for enlightenment

I’ve embarked on this journey of un-f***ing myself from all the ways of thinking I’ve had over the years, and this book is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. It is hard-nosed guide to following your true intuition and how to do it

Some content redundant from other of Hollis books

Thought provoking stories and information. Will have to listen again to glean obscure nuggets of wisdom. A lot seems to suggest to reflect and find your own path.

Most concise book with excellent philosophy that I read

Don’t get me wrong. I read a ton of philosophy and psychology books. However Dr. Hollis in his wisdom is so refined and well spoken and balanced that he was able to write a very short book. Each chapter has a very unique point and I am so grateful that I bought this book. The narration is fantastic as well. I even bought a paper copy.

A nice summary of Hollis works.

If you like Hollis' works, this serves as a reminder of many of his ideas as a Jungian analyst. If you're a beginning reader of his books, this may not be a good start as you need a little more than this thin volume, then read his "Finding meaning in the second part of life" as a nice start of his works. Personally, as someone who has read and reread many of his books, l find this one more practical, it gives advices that, if practiced often, could change your life.

Thank you for the invitation to examine

My life was certain and predictable until it wasn’t. Thank you for helping me not to fear my future.

Lots of truth

This is a highly intelectual book expressing profound truths through flamboyant language and complex phrasing. As such, the audiobook is good to get an initial intuitive understanding of the content but I highly recommend also buying it in print if you sincerely want to have a firmer grasp of the excellent ideas presented.