The Places That Scare You

A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times

By: Pema Chödrön

Narrated by: Joanna Rotte

We always have a choice, Pema Chödrön teaches: We can let the circumstances of our lives harden us and make us increasingly resentful and afraid, or we can let them soften us and make us kinder. Here Pema provides the tools to deal with the problems and difficulties that life throws our way. This wisdom is always available to us, she teaches, but we usually block it with habitual patterns rooted in fear. Beyond that fear lies a state of openheartedness and tenderness. This audiobook teaches us how to awaken our basic goodness and connect with others, to accept ourselves and others complete with faults and imperfections, and to stay in the present moment by seeing through the strategies of ego that cause us to resist life as it is.

©2017 Pema Chödrön (P)2017 Random House Audio

Beautiful

This book literally changed my life. I first bought it in 2003, when I was a broken, angry young man. When I read this I softened. I found love and happiness, things I figured were simply fairytales. Now as I approach 40 I am something I never thought I’d be. A happy man. And it all started with The Places That Scare You.
Do yourself a favour and listen to this. Remember Buddhism is a philosophy not a religion. I know many people who follow the path of the Buddha from many (and very different) religions.

wonderful!

I loved this book! It was thoughtfully and spiritually provoking. and as all things do, it came across my path at the most appropriate time. I look forward to reviewing it soon.

amazing book

I was recently introduced to Pema Chodron's writing and I cannot get enough of her teaching and wisdom. It is critical for all of us to learn from this type of wisdom so that we can get back to civil discourse in our communities, and our country.

suprising

not at all what I expected but perfect.
easy to follow and listen to.
recommend

La verdadera apertura

Luego de escuchar las veces que sean las lecciones profundas de Pema Chödrön se abre la vida a una dimensión espiritual para mi todo el tiempo nueva.

Soothing voice

Great book, insightful and reassuring, I’ve been learning about this understanding for several years, this is a great one.

So helpful

I loved this teaching. It clear and we’ll written for a student. Not lofty. So relatable for me

You need to listen more than once

a book that will bring enlightenment to your life, the perfect book to ground your spiritual believes

WOW!!!

I loved, loved this book and teaching. The narrator's voice was soothing and calm, perfect for the instruction. Thank you. This was my first read by this author. I definitely want to check out others by her as well.

The most beautiful book I’ve ever read

Every time I read a chapter I was amazed at how it was just the lesson I needed to hear. This book touched me so deeply. Thank you Pema, from the bottom of my heart, for this beautiful knowledge.