Finding Inner Courage by Mark Nepo

Finding Inner Courage by Mark Nepo

Mark Nepo has been interviewed by Oprah on her>Soul Series radio network and his>The Book of the Awakening has been featured in>O, The Oprah magazine and on the>Oprah TV show. In this book, Mark invites readers to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses. They have stood by the courage of their convictions in all kinds of moments, great and small.

Nepo's insights and commentary are spot on, and help readers relate the stories of others to their own lives. The book is divided into three sectionsfinding our inner core, standing by our inner core, and sustaining the practice of living from that place. Each of the nearly 60 brief essays and stories elucidates and inspires. Nepo's broad range of stories and people, of traditions and insights, offers myriad ways for readers to relate to their own search for courage.

The late Howard Zinn said of this book, A poetic, profoundly thoughtful rumination on how we might live.

Mark Nepo has been interviewed by Oprah on her>Soul Series radio network and his>The Book of the Awakening has been featured in>O, The Oprah magazine and on the>Oprah TV show. In this book, Mark invites readers to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses. They have stood by the courage of their convictions in all kinds of moments, great and small.

Nepo's insights and commentary are spot on, and help readers relate the stories of others to their own lives. The book is divided into three sectionsfinding our inner core, standing by our inner core, and sustaining the practice of living from that place. Each of the nearly 60 brief essays and stories elucidates and inspires. Nepo's broad range of stories and people, of traditions and insights, offers myriad ways for readers to relate to their own search for courage.

The late Howard Zinn said of this book, A poetic, profoundly thoughtful rumination on how we might live.

Mark Nepo is a poet and philosopher who has spent forty years teaching poetry and spirituality. He is a New York Times bestselling author with fourteen books under his belt and eight audio projects under his belt. Reduced to Joy (2013), Seven Thousand Ways to Listen (2012), Remaining Awake (2012), Holding Nothing Back (2012), As Far As the Heart Can See (2011), Finding Inner Courage (2011), and Survival Has Made Me Crazy (2007), as well as audio books of The Book of Awakening, Finding Inner Courage, and As Far As the Heart Can See (2011). Mark devotes his writing and teaching to the journey of inner transformation and the life of partnership as a cancer survivor. Oprah Winfrey has interviewed Mark for her SIRIUS XM Radio show, Soul Series, and has appeared with her on her Super Soul Sunday program on OWN TV.

He was also interviewed on Good Morning America by Robin Roberts on his New York Times bestselling book The Book of Awakening. The Exquisite Risk was named one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2005 by Spirituality & Practice, which called it one of the best books we've ever read about what it takes to live an authentic life. Unlearning Back to God: Essays on Inwardness is a collection of Mark's essays. Suite for the Living (2004), Inhabiting Wonder (2004), Acre of Light (1994), Fire Without Witness (1988), and God, the Creator of the Bed, and the Painter (1988) are some of his other poetry collections.

More than twenty languages have been used to translate his work. Mark's work is widely accessible and used by many, whether he is leading spiritual retreats, working with healing and medical communities, or teaching poetry. Readings, seminars, and retreats are still available from him. Please go to www.MarkNepo.com, http://threeintentions.com, and www.simonspeakers.com/MarkNepo to learn more about Mark.