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  • In Awe

  • Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy
  • By: John O'Leary
  • Narrated by: John O'Leary
  • Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (226 ratings)

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In Awe

By: John O'Leary
Narrated by: John O'Leary
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National Best Seller

The number-one best-selling author of On Fire shows us how to recapture and harness our childlike sense of wonder in order to become more engaged, successful, and fulfilled.

"Engaging.... O'Leary encourages us to see the world through a child’s eyes." (Mitch Albom, author of Tuesdays with Morrie)

There once was a time when we joyfully raised our hands to answer questions, connected easily with others, believed that anything was possible, and fearlessly jumped into new experiences. A time when we viewed each day not as something to endure, but as a marvelous gift to explore and savor - when we danced through our lives in awe of the ordinary moments and eager for the promise of tomorrow.

Unfortunately, that's far from our experience today. Instead, we feel disconnected and jaded. Social media reminds us that we don't measure up, and the mainstream media barrages us with constant negativity. Many of us find ourselves caught in a life of dogged responsibility and mind-numbing repetition. The daily struggle to earn a living has caused us to lose the sense of wonder with which we once greeted every day.

In his new audiobook, best-selling author John O'Leary invites us to consider that it is possible to once again navigate the world as a child does. Identifying five senses children innately possess and that we’ve lost touch with as we age, O'Leary shares emotional, humorous, and inspirational stories intertwined with fascinating new research showing how each of us can reclaim our childlike joy and why doing so will change how we interact with the world.

In Awe reveals how we can regain that ability to see fresh insights, reach for new solutions, and live our best lives.

©2020 John O'Leary (P)2020 Random House Audio
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Critic reviews

"Get ready to have your world rocked." (Dave Ramsey, author and radio host)

"Every human being needs this book." (Rachel Macy Stafford, author of Hands Free Mama)

"If the greatest advantage in this life is a positive brain, it is vital we find a way to bring joy back into our work and relationships. John O'Leary shows us that joy and awe can not only be recaptured, they must be. They are the fuel we use to face a challenging and complicated world with boldness and confidence. Reading In Awe will return hope and wonder back into your pursuit of happiness." (Shawn Achor, author of Big Potential and The Happiness Advantage)

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Wow

Truly inspiring. Loved this book. Makes you want to live your life with the brakes off. Wow.

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Inspiring!

I loved this book and John’s way of narrating it. Very inspiring and highly recommend!

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Just What I Needed!!

This book is a cross between a Vitamin B12 shot and a perfect outdoor day with a kindergartner! The author shows us how to get in touch with wonder and joy...daily. Strong work!

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John O'Leary is an inspiration!

I have listened to this book 3 times over the time I have owned it. so much great stuff! I highly recommend it to any human that feels stuck in any part of their life.

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Time to Get Back to Wonder

This is one of the best books and most inspiring stories I have ever read or listened to. It is definitely time to get back to the state of childhood wonder! Thank you John for this great message and inspiration.
Richard Nilsen
Author of CAST - 1 Peter 5:7

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Perfect book!

Perfect book for the complicated times we find ourselves in right now! A great reminder to stay positive and curious and present!

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Uplifting

This book was uplifting and will make you really think about life and how grateful you should be for each day.

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AWE - SOME!!!

Very inspiring and wonderfully expressed. Filled with uplifting stories and heartfelt words of wisdom. Truly a wonderful listen.

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Heroic and inspiring !!

This book is truly awe inspiring and gave me so much to reconsider in my own life! I’m so grateful to John O”Leary for helping me pause to reevaluate how I’m living my life. This is one of the best books I’ve read several years!!

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In AWE of In Awe!

What a joy it was to listen to this amazing man and the stories of his life and those who have impacted him.

Like the athletes in the Cardinals locker room, listening to John O’Leary, I laughed, I cried and relished each and every chapter and f this book.

I finished listening and immediately wanted to start it all over again.

Thank you for this incredible gift.

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