Soul Boom

Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution

By: Rainn Wilson

Narrated by: Rainn Wilson

In this New York Times bestseller, comedic actor, producer, and writer Rainn Wilson explores the problem-solving benefits that spirituality gives us to create solutions for an increasingly challenging world.

The trauma that our world experienced in recent years—as result of both the pandemic and societal tensions that threaten to overwhelm us—has been unprecedented and is not going away anytime soon. It is clear that existing political and economic systems are not enough to bring the change that the world needs. In this book, Rainn Wilson explores the possibility and hope for a spiritual revolution, a “Soul Boom” in order to address today’s greatest issues—mental health, racism and sexism, climate change, and economic injustice.

For Wilson, this is very serious and essential pursuit, but he brings great humor and his own unique perspective to the conversation. He feels that, culturally, we’ve thrown the baby out with the bathwater—and that bathwater is spirituality, Faith and the Sacred. The baby is us, and we are in need of profound healing and a unifying understanding of the world that religion provides. Sharing his experience of losing his father during the summer of 2020 as well as his personal struggles with addiction and mental health, Wilson is an empathetic narrator and thinker who listeners will appreciate and trust. Wilson’s approach to spirituality—the non-physical, eternal aspects of ourselves—is relatable and will apply to people of all beliefs, even the skeptics. Filled with genuine insight—not to mention enlightening Kung Fu and Star Trek references—the book offers the keys to delving into ancient wisdom and seeking out practical, transformative answers to life’s biggest questions.

©2023 Rainn Wilson (P)2023 Hachette Go

A must read for the times

"Soul Boom" is a truly inspiring and revolutionary book for those who identify as "spiritual, not religious" and yearn for a community of like-minded individuals to connect with. It beautifully captures the essence of this growing movement and provides a refreshing perspective on spirituality outside of traditional religious frameworks. With its thought-provoking insights and heartfelt anecdotes, "Soul Boom" resonates deeply, offering a sense of belonging and understanding to those seeking a more personalized spiritual path. It is a must-read for anyone eager to explore their spirituality in a non-conventional way and find a tribe of kindred spirits to share their journey with.

Interesting perspective

I am biased toward Rainn Wilson. I’m interested in almost anything that he writes, and this book is no exception. I am an atheist, but I still appreciated what he had to say in this book, which I can boil down to one phrase: caring for community beyond yourself. The way in which he talks about this concept is worth the read/listen.

a joy to listen to

full of fun facts about God and people. A revolutionary theology that can't become a sex cult easily, with no one man in charge. if he'd have used non-gendered pronouns that would have been nice but hey, can't be perfect. if you are curious. I'd say just try it. Nice intro to Bahaism, which I was curious about, and a new religion I could get behind.

Impactful and thought provoking

We do need a spiritual revolution, and Rainn’s book has given me so much to ponder on, as well as feeling that there may be a chance a true spiritual awakening can happen!!

What the world needs

The way Rainn brought all religions together and simplified it to the fact that we are one being. And how he used verses from all books to show inter connectivity was beautiful.

I loved his new idea for religion because deep down, it just asks us to be kind to each other. Well done!

Thoughtful, smart and funny!

This book aspires to turn rows into circles and create a discussion amongst people and communities to help make our world a better place. And bonus, it gives ideas on how to get there! It reads as a journey from where we are in the author’s opinion to where we will inevitably go. And the future is bright in this inevitability as long as mankind unites behind a unified effort of cooperation and integration rather than cynicism and disintegration. It is told largely through a comical lens of an inherently quirky person. Case in point, you will catch a glimpse of humanity from an on looking made up alien named Scubash!
All religions are welcome here because most start with foundational wisdom like compassion, love and selflessness that are necessary to the survival of one another and the planet. If you don’t have a religion this book offers you a made up one as a joke that revolves around God, community, compassion and well, that’s about it. If you don’t have a religion or if you don’t want one that’s fine too. This book is filled with great ideas and funny quips about how we can help ourselves and each other to reach planetary maturity. Highly recommend, enjoy the ride this book takes you on.

absolutely wonderful but also uncomfortable

Rainn Wilson narrorates his book like David Sedaris narrates his books - perfect and like no one else can.

I felt uncomfortable at different points while listening to the book. - like the ugliness that has evolved from certain human tendencies, and the list of all sorts of real present day pandemics, and the sadness of the story of the kid who was curious but then was slammed for his inquiry and in turn was captured by a smooth talking worse group. But I held on to the greater amount that this book shares, quotes and hopefulness, when that discomfort would make me feel despair for the world my children (6,6&5,) are growing up in.

Also, all my saved notes and clips have armed me (oh those fight words) with quotes, insights, lessons, and behaviors to model to them - which is a useful thing I can take away from this book. 100% worth the listen.

Insightful and funny

With humor and wit this book sheds light on a path many of us are seeking. Rainn is able through honesty and humility to raise a mirror to the reader to look inside ourselves and move our commitment t outward in actionable ways - read with a book club/group/church!

I’ll join Soul Boom today!

Definitely the way to live. So happy CurlyNikki recommended! Please read this book and share with others.

They’ll be talking about this one for years

I’ve been hoping for another book from Rainn Wilson since I read his memoir a few years ago. He is a man who thinks deeply and asks important questions without presuming to know the answer. He wants us to talk about these things, so I say let’s get to it!