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Phosphorescence
- On Awe, Wonder & Things That Sustain You When The World Goes Dark
- Narrated by: Julia Baird
- Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A beautiful, intimate and inspiring investigation into how we can find and nurture within ourselves that essential quality of internal happiness—the "light within" that Julia Baird calls "phosphorescence"—which will sustain us even through the darkest times.
Over the last decade, we have become better at knowing what brings us contentment, well-being and joy. We know, for example, that there are a few core truths to science of happiness. We know that being kind and altruistic makes us happy, that turning off devices, talking to people, forging relationships, living with meaning and delving into the concerns of others offer our best chance at achieving happiness. But how do we retain happiness? It often slips out of our hands as quickly as we find it. So, when we are exposed to, or learn, good things, how do we continue to burn with them?
And more than that, when our world goes dark, when we're overwhelmed by illness or heartbreak, loss or pain, how do we survive, stay alive or even bloom? In the muck and grit of a daily existence full of disappointments and a disturbing lack of control over many of the things that matter most—finite relationships, fragile health, fraying economies, a planet in peril—how do we find, nurture and carry our own inner, living light—a light to ward off the darkness?
Absorbing, achingly beautiful, inspiring and deeply moving, Julia Baird has written exactly the book we need for these times.
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- Anon
- 21-07-2020
Entitled, arrogant nonsense
This is honestly trash.
A wealthy and privileged woman using the words of others to put together a list of things to 'inspire' including hours of talking about how great she is and all the wonderful things she has done.
I agree with her - it would be easy to feel happy about life if you lived in one of Sydney's best suburbs and had the freedom to head to the beach every morning for a swim.
Give me a break. Absolute nonsense.
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- Yvonne O'Shea
- 18-07-2020
essentially a biography
was great at the beginning then morphed into the author's memoirs. didn't finish as i didn't want a biography.
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- Anonymous User
- 29-08-2020
Loved her soothing voice
I loved her soothing voice, but not sure what I really got out of this book. I did not expect for it to be an autobiography about Julia. I would not recommend this book to someone looking for personal growth.
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- LAURIE FAEN
- 25-05-2020
This is the perfect book for these imperfect times
I really loved this book. Weeks after listening to Julia read it so beautifully, it resonates with me on a daily basis. I have bought it for friends and have sung its praises it to anyone who will listen to me. Uplifting and honest. My book of the year.
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- Jillian Lee Hamilton
- 10-05-2020
Firefly interpretations of the world around us
The most eloquent descriptors of awe and loving life
I particularly adore how well versed this non fiction book is
Julia makes facts delectable
I love the texture of the book cover
The colours the design
The inside cover
The pages are the right thickness
The font size delightful
I love how intellectual it is
But malleable
I’m not sure how many people will understand the magnitude of research that is entwined in this book
Julia is using history as a metaphor for her life
I am so impressed
Thank you for this firefly interpretation of the world around us
Epic
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- Bianca Topp
- 22-08-2020
This book will make your soul sparkle
I selected this book simply because of the title, because Phosphorescence fills ME with wonder and awe. I cannot recall reading (actually hearing I guess since this is an audible book) anything that has quite made me feel the deep sense of peace and warmth I experienced listening to Julia’s collections of experiences, research, conversations and thoughts. This book accompanied me on my long commutes to work and left a contented smile on my face instead of the usual traffic snarl. Thank you Julia.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-08-2020
Not life changing
I liked when how Julia spoke about her own raw experiences. It was difficult to listen to the book without cringing at some parts though. Research cited almost only for imagery and not really to make a strong point.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-06-2020
Brave and inspiring
I wish there were more books like this to help the many of us hidden away, leading “different lives”, struggling daily with pain and huge challenges. We can gain strength in community and in learning from each other; from different ways to cope and new things to try. Thank you Julia for your sharing and helping to light the way.
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- belinda
- 12-08-2020
A bit religious for me
had some good inspirational concepts but as another reviewer stated, it becomes more autobiographical and in the end a bit religious for my liking. Will suit others well.
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- Rachael
- 19-07-2020
What a lovely woman... I took away some little nuggets
Refreshing to listen to an Aussie accent- great narration by the author.
I was inspired by this book to get into the water in winter and go for a swim.
Julia’s been through a lot and listening to her was like listening to a slightly older, wiser, better educated girlfriend, interesting scientific stuff, some words of wisdom, some boring bits (the Christian stuff) but generally an overall respect for her story. It’s worth a listen.
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