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Backbone
- The Modern Man's Ultimate Guide to Purpose, Passion and Power
- Narrated by: David H. Wagner
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
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Publisher's summary
What does it mean to be a powerful, happy man in today's world? What does it take for a man to know himself, know his mission in life, and live a life of strength, honour and wisdom?
In Backbone, the modern man finally has a self-help audiobook worthy of his masculinity. This audiobook won't ask you to get in touch with your feminine side if you want to embrace change. It's a straight-talking, down-to-earth and funny guide to get you working with your masculinity instead of against it. Backbone combines no-nonsense wisdom with brutally honest exercises to help you to find your purpose in life; hone your emotional intelligence; and escape unhelpful beliefs, patterns and habits so that you can live an amazing, powerful, passion-filled life.
Wagner addresses the challenges that modern men typically face, asking you to join him in a series of profound self- examination exercises and questions covering life purpose, male identity, spirituality, self-limitation, sexuality, relationships, fatherhood and more. Every chapter is highly practical and includes observations and examples from David's own life journey as well as insights gained from the many clients and groups he has worked with over the years.
Learning to be a good man used to be part of our culture; sons learned from fathers, nephews learned from uncles, apprentices learned from masters. But today this rarely happens. Modern men have to figure it out by themselves.
Backbone is a practical step-by-step guide to help men know themselves deeply, root out weaknesses, enhance strengths and upgrade their experience of life. So, have you got the backbone to start your journey?
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Disrupt-Her
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- By: Miki Agrawal
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- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
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In order to navigate the complicated - at times maddening - struggles of contemporary femininity, we need an unabashed manifesto for the modern woman that inspires us to move past outrage and take positive steps on the personal, professional, and societal levels. This manifesto galvanizes us to action in 13 major areas of our lives with as much firepower as possible. These are the credos we live by, the advice we give to friends, the tenets we instill in our companies and peers on a daily basis.
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Privileged woman signaling wokeness
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By: Miki Agrawal
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If the Buddha Got Stuck
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- By: Charlotte Kasl
- Narrated by: Renée Raudman
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
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Charlotte Kasl's perennial favorites If the Buddha Dated and If the Buddha Married have inspired readers with their empowering blend of spiritual and psychological insights. Her third "If the Buddha" book, If the Buddha Got Stuck, is a wise yet lighthearted book that will speak to anyone who's ever experienced being stuck in life and wanted to break free.
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i like the author's blend of spirituality
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By: Charlotte Kasl
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Daily Wisdom for Why Does He Do That?
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- By: Lundy Bancroft
- Narrated by: Gary Galone
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
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Like a constant friend, this collection of meditations is a source of strength and reassurance designed to speak to women like you, women in relationships with angry and controlling men. It helps you to digest what is happening a piece at a time, so you can gain clarity, safety, and freedom.
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Just what I needed.
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By: Lundy Bancroft
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Wake Up!
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Why would you settle for an ordinary life when you have an extraordinary mind? Break your good life into six bite-size pieces so you can live a successful life without regret.
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outstanding
- By Amazon Customer on 08-14-24
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Mastering Your Mean Girl
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Ready to live your dream life? You know that sneaky voice inside your head telling you that you're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, whatever enough? That's your Mean Girl. And she's doing her best to keep you stuck in Fear Town, too scared to go after the life you always imagined. But enough's enough! Melissa Ambrosini has made a life beyond her wildest dreams, all by mastering her Mean Girl, busting through limiting beliefs and karate-chopping through the fears that held her hostage for years.
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Sadly, couldn't even get through the first half...
- By shannon on 07-19-16
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10 Conversations You Need to Have with Yourself
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Some of the most effective talk therapy is self-talk therapy - learning to connect positively with that internal voice that serves as your own personal GPS to guide you through life. Rabbi Shmuley teaches the reader to reconnect with the inner voice of conscience, the source of personal dreams and values, which has been so drowned out by the noise of a culture that emphasizes form over substance, career over calling, and consumption over conviction. Drawing on Rabbi Shmuley's extensive counseling experience, this book helps you defeat negative self-talk.
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Grateful for inspiration, guidance and humility
- By Mike on 07-27-15
By: Shmuley Boteach
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Daily Love
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- By: Mastin Kipp
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- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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We seek solace from our suffering and look for wisdom outside the confines of dogma, but soon we're drowning in vague spiritual lingo - intention, higher self, attraction, vibration - that's poetry at best and manipulation at worst. Mastin Kipp offers no fancy degrees, just his life and his scars, which form a roadmap to help guide you through the uncertainty that lies ahead, marking where the cliffs are slippery, where the sun burns hot - and where Grace blossoms.
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Just ok
- By Elizabeth on 07-01-15
By: Mastin Kipp
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The Dark Side of the Light Chasers
- By: Debbie Ford
- Narrated by: Debbie Ford
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Debbie Ford explains that the dark side of our personality should not be hidden. By denying our dark side, we reject aspects of our true natures rather than giving ourselves the freedom to live authentically. Here she shows that it is possible to acknowledge and accept our so-called weaknesses, proving that these qualities may be hidden strengths. Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, Debbie Ford shows us how to reconcile our darker impulses and find the gifts they offer.
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Great book and I would combine it with others
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By: Debbie Ford
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Be Water, My Friend
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Bruce Lee is a cultural icon, renowned the world over for his martial arts and film legacy. But Lee was also a deeply philosophical thinker, learning at an early age that martial arts are more than just an exercise in physical discipline - they are an apt metaphor for living a fully realized life. Now, in Be Water, My Friend, Lee’s daughter, Shannon, shares the concepts at the core of his philosophies, showing how they can serve as tools of personal growth and self-actualization.
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A different yet useful self help book
- By Yuri Fronda Rabena on 10-14-20
By: Shannon Lee
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Spirit Hacking
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Shaman Durek, a sixth-generation shaman, shares life-altering shamanic keys allowing you to tap into your personal power. Through new information you will banish fear and darkness from your life in favor of light, positivity, and strength. Shaman Durek’s bold and sometimes controversial wisdom shakes loose our assumptions about ourselves and the very world around us. He ultimately teaches us how to step fearlessly out of this Blackout (the age of darkness we are currently experiencing) and access a place of fierce empowerment by use of techniques of timeless Shamanic tradition.
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I really wanted to like this book...
- By Courtney on 12-18-19
By: Shaman Durek
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- Rachel E. Lolmasteymaugh
- 07-21-18
Great high-level account of how a Man should act!
This was a great book! Loved the 4 different parts of a Man. Also good idea on joining/assemble a group with other Red-Road Men.
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- Landon B.
- 09-30-19
Ready to read again
I wanted to get through the whole book to make sure it was exactly what I was hoping for before doing the exercises. I can see clearly now that it’s time to put pencil to paper and do the work to get the full value of the book. What a great way to challenge men to rise to their best. Glad I found it.
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- Saioa Echebarria
- 10-05-19
Un libro alucinante también para mujeres
Si eres madre o compañera de un hombre, este es uno de esos libros que no puedes dejar de leer. Los arquetipos masculinos de los que habla y la actitud masculina que propone, me parecen espectaculares para que un hombre pueda entenderse a sí mismo y las mujeres podamos comprender qué está ocurriendo en ellos. Su aplicación interior en una mujer no deja de ser interesante. Me ha hecho reflexionar mucho y entender aspectos masculinos que antes no comprendía.
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- Alain R Dumonceaux
- 11-01-16
More backbone than I expected
What did you love best about Backbone?
With 2016 signaling my 50th, I have been looking for a modern perspective on what it means to be a man. I would consider myself to be spiritually grounded and wanted to find something that wasn't too slanted in one religious direction or another. David's book fits the bill. While there is some discussion that touches on religious beliefs, David uses his commentary in such a way as to not sound preachy. I really enjoyed the book, especially the brutal honesty questions. I am inclined to start a men's group up here in Winnipeg based on this book. This is a great book and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a broad perspective on today's man along with some "man" talk. Great book David.
Who was your favorite character and why?
David's father. Reminded me of my father.
What about David H. Wagner’s performance did you like?
I like the stories and how they intertwined with the concept of the book.
What insight do you think you’ll apply from Backbone?
The men's group was something I was interested in and now I have a framework to build one.
Any additional comments?
Great book and one that you can read over and over again.
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- Israel
- 09-10-16
Recommended
The author is insightful, the content is very relatable. I feel like everyone should read through this, regardless of culture, age & gender.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-12-19
great book for men of any level
good information on problems and solutions with modern men and advice for communicating with women.
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- Ben W
- 09-01-16
Not for me
Seemed a little pandering, references to Native American legend, living in India...finding yourself. It all rounded out a little too new age for my typical taste. I couldn't grasp the concept ,but that's my experience not everyone will have the same opinion.
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