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Life Driven Purpose

How an Atheist Finds Meaning

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Life Driven Purpose

By: Dan Barker
Narrated by: Daniel C. Dennett, Dan Barker
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Every thinking person wants to lead a life of meaning and purpose. For thousands of years, holy books have told us that such a life is available only through obedience and submission to some higher power. Today, the faithful keep popular devotionals and tracts within easy reach on bedside tables and mobile devices, all communicating this common message: Life is meaningless without God.

Former pastor Dan Barker eloquently, powerfully, and rationally upends this long-held belief in Life Driven Purpose. Offering words of enrichment, emancipation, and inspiration, he reminds us how millions of atheists lead happy, loving, moral, and purpose-filled lives. Practicing what he preaches, he also demonstrates through his own personal journey that life is valuable for its own sake: that meaning and purpose come not from above, but from within.

©2015 Dan Barker (P)2015 Pitchstone Publishing
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Insightful Philosophical Ideas • Thought-provoking Arguments • Original Thinker • Engaging Autobiographical Stories
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Would you try another book from Dan Barker and/or Daniel C. Dennett and Dan Barker ?

If those books are like this and I wanted to hear how wrong christians are... sure.

Would you ever listen to anything by Dan Barker again?

Maybe? He has a slow talking voice. I don't know if that's just to make sure he articulates each word clearly almost to the point in 1/2 speed of others, or this is just his natural speed.

Was Life Driven Purpose worth the listening time?

It wasn't for me. It didn't show much purpose and meaning as I was expecting.

Any additional comments?

If you like hearing of the debates and battles between atheists and christians, then you may like this book.

Not what i expected

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Like any other Dan Barker audible books you need to increase speed to 1.1x to 1.2x

Life Driven Purpose is an AWESOME book is a step forward for non-religious people who are exploring ideas about purpose in life. It’s also a fun book, full of body-slam takedowns of religious notions, and many amusing autobiographical stories. Dan Barker’s “Life Driven Purpose” is an enjoyable, accessible book that is also available in audiobook format.

A satisfactory purpose does things for me is psychologically, such as reducing existential anxiety, improving self-esteem, or motivating us toward goals and away from distractions. Barker’s definition of purpose probably won’t catch on because it is more focused on being CONSISTENT WITH REALITY than being inspirational.

WE are responsible for defining our own purpose

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I love listening to Dan Barker, but please Dan, if you're reading this, talk faster!

Great book. very slow performance.

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Dan's narration of his book was excellent. His voice inspires and soothes.

The book overall is great. There are a few spots were I thought he belabored a point or two though. He brings up some insightful ways of looking at life.

Enjoyed it.

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Great book. Couldn't have expressed these sentiments any better. I will be checking out his other books post haste.

Wow

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I thoroughly enjoyed this thoughtful and tangible journey. Told with humor and humility, Barker yells his story as it relates to all of us.

Wonderful read. I enjoyed every word.

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A little slow progressing at times but generally very well written. He uses stories to explain his ideas nicely. Enjoy!

Some great stuff in here.

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Dennett and Barker are pioneers within the atheists. Barker preaches like a preacher, makes you feel good and even uses parables and sings without invoking some god. You can skip chapter 4 if you have read Dawkins, Harris, Dennett or Barker before. If not, this is a great starter book for new atheists or agnostics.

Heartfelt atheism

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Only complaint is narration was too slow. I listened at 1.25 speed. No mind benders for me, but very thoughtful book.

Fantastic!!

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Dan Barker lives the way christians think they live. Every believer needs this book. An education of life, love and caring.

A Loving, compassionate man

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