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A Book of Secrets

Finding Solace in a Stubborn World

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A Book of Secrets

By: Derren Brown
Narrated by: Derren Brown
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About this listen

Brought to you by Penguin.

The Sunday Times best seller.

Perhaps being happy is not the answer after all.

In this thoughtful and brilliant new book, the internationally best-selling author of Happy considers the value of friction in our lives.

In chapters revealing his own moments of anger and prejudice, anxiety and shyness, loneliness and loss, Derren Brown examines the means to a more rewarding life, be it saving yourself from small talk or navigating middle age. Referencing the ideas of some of the world's great philosophers, he has to wonder if the Greeks were right - unless we tend to all aspects of our lives - our whole flawed natures - the snubbed secreted aspects of ourselves will wreak revenge. Perhaps we need to accept and experience complexity, and allow uncertainty? Is anxiety in fact a pointer for growth? Rather than being true to ourselves, might we instead prioritise better interaction with other people?

Considering these questions leads him to surprising sources of consolation and compassion.

©2021 Derren Brown (P)2021 Penguin Audio Consciousness & Thought Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Witty Funny

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Achingly poignant and beautifully written. I listened to this on long journeys with my husband in the car and it had a profound impact on both of us and how we understood our relationship as well as that of encounters with others.

Utterly beautiful

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After reading Derren’s other book Happy I have to admit this started as a disappointed. As I continued though the book transformed in to a beautiful butterfly. I enjoyed the vivid stories and cheeky sense of humor, I’ve been wrapped around Stoicism since Happy and this made me realize I was being narrow minded. Thank you for another fantastic and wisdom packed book.

Warm, Relaxing and Feelgood

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loved it would recommend if U like listening to or reading about derren brown

Great

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Derren Brown’s thoughts on aging, perception and everything. A slightly self indulgent view his life as he moved into middle age. A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable listen.

Autobiographical

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A Book of Secrets - a book part diary, part philosophical meditation. Read by the author himself.
Superb, at times amusing, and thoroughly, but gently, thought provoking.
Recommended

"No feeling is final."

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Thanks Derren, very insightful and interesting. I will give it another re listen very soon.

It was a pleasure

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I couldn’t agree more with Derren’s wise words. The world is a better place with you him in it. Really love the dry humour and wry delivery too. 😁

Wisdom itself

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Insightful, fascinating and laugh out loud. Plus Derren is an excellent narrator. Loved it!

Sensational

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I love Derren Brown and it's always a pleasure to listen to one of his audio books, especially when it's read by him. Insightful, humorous and wise words in this book. He also touches on some topics more extensively covered by Jordan Peterson. Great read, would recommend.

Really enjoyed

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I gained some insights and thoroughly enjoyed the anecdotes and reflections of Derren Brown. He is a superb narrator and I am glad that I bought this on audiobook rather than on hard copy.

Brilliantly narrated by the author.

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