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(this was uploaded since the previous product of the Audiobook is incomplete)Amazon DescriptionAmazon wrote:Remember the phrase “question authority”? Loving What Is is a workbook on questioning authority–but in this case, what is in question is the authority of our own fundamental beliefs about our relationships.Known simply as “The Work,” Byron Katie’s methods are clean and straightforward. The basis is a series of four questions addressed to your own lists of written assumptions. Whether you’re angry with your boss, frustrated with your teen’s behavior, or appalled at the state of the world’s environment, Katie suggests you write down your most honest thoughts on the matter, and then begin the examination. Starting with, “Is it true?” and continuing with explorations of “Who would you be without that thought?” this method allows you to get through unhelpful preconceptions and find peace. An integral part of the process is “turning the thought around,” and at first this can seem like you’re simply blaming yourself for everything. Push a little harder, and you’ll find a very responsible acceptance of reality, beyond questions of fault and blame.The book is filled with examples of folks applying The Work to a variety of life situations, and reading other’s examples gets the idea across pretty clearly; chances are you’ll find your own frustrations echoed on the pages a few times. Many chapters are divided into specific topics, such as couples, money, addictions, and self-judgments, with one chapter devoted to exploring the method with children.Questioning your own authority is never an easy process, but it seems well worth the potential rewards–stress-free choices, peace, and affection for those closest to you. –Jill LightnerQuick Personal ReviewThis is simply incredible, and at least so far one of the most important things I have listened to in my life. It is a great guide to freeing yourself from suffering, and while I am not completely ‘free’ yet, I am certainly feel a lot freer. You could call this either a re-framing product or an inner-meditation product; whatever you label it, it is so simple that it really stuns me sometimes how obviously freeing the realizations are that I come to. I recommend this product very heartily.TipsIf you are unsure about what the Work really is, I recommend you download some of the videos of Byron Katie helping various people do their own Work, many of which are on this tracker.(For e.g.)I also HIGHLY recommend, especially if you are visual like me, getting a copy of the actual book(here: )and reading along while she reads. You retain a lot more this way, it is easier to concentrate, and it is a more enjoyable experience. She also reads this audiobook almost straight out of the book, except for the Work example sessions, which are recorded live.Hope you enjoy. IMO this is a great, life-changing audiobook.