My Personal Best

An incredibly fascinating discussion of the phenomena of the how human evolution. The author successfully attempts to make sense of the worlds diverse views on spirituality, politics and culture.

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Interesting

This one, I found interesting for the viewpoints expressed but I don’t come out of the book a changed person.

Ken puts many aspects of life into categories and validates his views with reasons. Having an open mind it’s hard to disagree with much of what he says - whether or not I agree with what is said. It’s still interesting for a new perspective and way of thinking.

There were points where the book felt more like he was addressing his critics and making a point to them. I also found his talk of political beliefs a little clunky to listen to. It sounded more like a conservative trying to justify conservatism while complaining about liberalism and trying to come off as the voice of reason who wants to bridge the two. But that’s not to say there weren’t some interesting points and I think given more attention those parts could’ve come off better.

Overall it was an interesting listen and one I’m glad I listened to. It covered a wide range of topics and offered some new ways of looking at things.

The narration, Fajer did a great job. He was very confident in his reading, his tone fit the book perfectly and I cannot fault how it was read.

A good listen and I’d be curious to hear some more of Ken’s books and views.

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It gave words to how I see the world

People had told me that Ken was complicated and heavy to read but listening to this felt soothing to my soul, it gave words to the way I experience the world.

It’s brings everything together with a framework for unity over separation and leaves no parts on the outside.

Love it!

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A genuine open and truly logical vision.

The narrator, Fajer Al-Kaisi, presented the book very well; I felt his tone executed the message across accurately and precisely.

Ken Wilber, the author, has approached a logical standpoint I hold genuine respect for; a perspective that is understandably difficult for some to fathom, nevertheless one that is so desperately needed and long overdue in this world.

I encourage others to read this with an open perspective; depending on your level, I would (personally) encourage breaks so you can continue to stay engaged. It's potentially a heavy read for some; but incredibly worth it.

I also encourage others not to potentially feel defensive for any personal assumptions within this book, but to feel enlightened for a tangible outlook on the world as a whole. Then again, everyone's entitled to their own opinion; mine enjoyed this and I have already recommended it to many.

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Superb

Not too long, just enough to give a good introduction to the subject, and gives recommendations for those who wish to look deeper into the topics discussed. Highly recommended.

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Unification through seperate belief.

I enjoyed 😉 listening to this book 📖 and will surely listen to it through again.

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Groundbreaking

Utterly groundbreaking and magnificently profound. Ken Wilber’s Theory of Everything is quite possibly the most concise look at a truly inclusive, progressive future for all mankind. Yes it’s that big. A literal step-by-step walkthrough for self elevation and evolution. If that’s your bag, and you’re looking for place to start, you found it.

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Pompous overbearing self-referencing dry & boring

If the author quotes another one of his works one more time as a reference... This book is boring and dry. The reader is flat and uninteresting. It sounds like an academic lecture and tries to scan like an academic work with lots of references. And given nearly all the references are to the author's other works or to works the author claims to have influenced - then it just ends up sounding like bragging, If there is an actual IDEA in this book, then our dear self important writer takes so long to get to the actual point that I have... Ah wait - yes of course - DIED - death of ego - enlightenment - is this what he tries to achieve? Bore the listener to death and hope the ego drops away? I can't imagine what it must be like being this man's poor wife - or maybe "honey I have this idea" is the perfect way to get to sleep every night? Sorry - what is this book about again!

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Egotistical and boring

If you've read any holistic books on the meaning of life, philosophies on how we should live our lives and how we should interpret events around us. You will see these threads interrupted by Wilber and put into his own pigeon holes and colored in to try to make a pattern of everything. I found these incredibly over bearing and unnecessarily complex. Its presented as a Bible based on his views of how he sees everything slotted together. All very valid points of view but presented in a way that makes it sound like the ramblings of a mad man.

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