{"product_id":"book-183z","title":"In the Trusted Company of Others","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this 2024 conversation with Justine Wills Toms, poet Mark Nepo explores one of the most important aspects of being human-the power of friendship. Both ancient and modern wisdom counsel that the path to a good life is to be full of care, to work with what is given, and to look for friends along the way. Friendship is the tether that holds us as we navigate life's many thresholds. Nothing draws us through them as powerfully as the loving care of others. Friendship is an island of safety and intimacy as we share our joys, sorrows, challenges, and authenticity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark Nepo is a poet, philosopher, and a most eloquent spiritual teacher. In 2015, he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation and in 2016 was named by \u003cem\u003eWatkins: Mind Body Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e as one of the Most Spiritually Influential Living People. He was part of Oprah Winfrey's \u003cem\u003eThe Life You Want Tour\u003c\/em\u003e in 2014 and has appeared several times with Oprah on her \u003cem\u003eSuper Soul Sunday \u003c\/em\u003eprogram on OWN TV. He is the author of many audio learning projects and over 20 books including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReduced To Joy\u003c\/em\u003e (Cleis Press 2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSeven Thousand Ways to Listen: Staying Close To What Is Sacred\u003c\/em\u003e (Free Press 2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe One Life We're Given: Finding the Wisdom That Waits in Your heart \u003c\/em\u003e(Atria Books 2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSurviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity \u003c\/em\u003e(St. Martin's Essentials 2022) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFalling Down and Getting Up: Discovering Your Inner Resilience and Strength \u003c\/em\u003e(St. Martin's Essentials 2023)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eYou Don't Have To Do It Alone\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cem\u003eThe Power Of Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e (St. Martin's Essentials 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterview Date: 4\/19\/2024       Tags: Mark Nepo, honor, friendship, compassion, Organ master Lonnie Smith, Endora Welty, E.M. Forster, Personal Transformation, Philosophy, Relationship\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":50783053676848,"sku":"BD183z","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/183z-Square-cover.jpg?v=1772086005","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-183z","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}