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 He almost makes it. . .
For those who are looking for a unique perspective on responding to that hidden, almost whispering voice drawing us to something more, something bigger, something more profound in our lives, this book will provide that and more. Mr. Levoy obviously has a depth of both experience and learning as he probes the psychological, spiritual and cultural elements of any calling. He has a patent dislike for the Catholic Church, which was troubling to me as a devout Catholic. There were several lines he could have left out and still made his point. It is the last acceptable prejudice in American society, so it wasn't all that surprising, but still unfortunate. Strangely, though, he referred to some Catholic thinkers and writers, so his issues must be with the institutional Church. Either way, it was offputting to have someone who seems enlightened to allow a prejudice to come through like that. The abortion story could have been left out, too. If someone's calling means taking another person's life, maybe they are not hearing the right voice. . .. Otherwise, the book was actually helpful and enjoyable to read.
 poetry with punch
I love this book and have read it more than once. I have recommended it to others and they all have loved it to. For me, part of the attraction is the poetic language. Levoy's use of metaphor makes me feel like a kid in the candy story. The metaphors just keep coming and they're the best I've ever seen. The second part of the attraction is the punch. This book has real substance and will appeal to readers at all different places in life.
 Hated the audio product
This audio book,was by far the worst I have ever heard. The pace was too fast and a monotone.
I believe the book content is good, but I got nothing from my intial listenng. Perhaps in a car where your mind is captured, however cars no longer have tape players
nibble, don't devour
This book should be read in fits and starts. Don't try to devour it in one setting.
 Like reading a list of urban legends
This book is very hard to work through: Mr. Levoy writes like he's stringing together a bunch of not-fact-checked note cards arranged in no particular order. At least one of his stories were discredited decades before he dropped it into his book, so I couldn't cut him some slack for writing pre-Google. Infrequently he tells a personal story, and the sincerity stands out against the random background. Rather than examining my own callings and vocation, I just marveled - this guy is making a living with this!
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(based on 47 reviews)
