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How to Hold a Cockroach

A Book for Those Who Are Free and Don’t Know It

Matthew Maxwell
4.5
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Duration
1h 15m
Year
2021
Language
English
Publisher
Findaway Voices

About

How to Hold a Cockroach is about discovering and freeing ourselves from the beliefs that cause us to suffer. With a message both surprising and simple, it is a love letter to humankind, a book for those who are free and don't know it. An Inspirational Tale A struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. As he continues to encounter sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts some of life's most persistent questions: What am I? What causes me to suffer? How can I be at peace with the traumas of the past and the uncertainty of the future? What determines how I experience life? Described as a children's book for adults," How to Hold a Cockroach was written for adults but is suitable for thoughtful teenagers and children. An Immersive Experience This audio version enlivens the story with original music and sound design by producer and songwriter Mason Maxwell and the captivating voice of award-winning narrator Simon Vance. For Listeners Who Are...

• Looking for contemplative and inspirational books about philosophy, spirituality, or psychology.
• Facing challenging circumstances, heartbreak, low self-esteem, or resentment.
• Finding it difficult to accept the past or fearing what the future will bring.
• Fans of the works of Paulo Coelho, Kobi Yamada, or Charlie Mackesy, books like The Alchemist, The Tao of Pooh, The Little Prince, and The Untethered Soul, or spiritual teachers like Tara Brach, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle, and Cheri Huber.

Regardless of your birthplace, background, or spiritual beliefs, this book invites you to explore how you see yourself and the world, re-examine your perspectives, and experience more joy, peace, and love.

Related Subjects

  • Inspiration & Personal Growth
  • Mind, Body, Spirit
  • Adult Nonfiction
  • Happiness
  • Personal Growth
  • Self-Help

Artists

Matthew MaxwellAuthor
Simon VanceReader