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What Are You Doing With Your Life?
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Philosophical guidance for introspective life navigation.
If you're feeling adrift or questioning your purpose, Krishnamurti's work could provide a source of profound inspiration and personal examination. His approach in "What Are You Doing With Your Life?" is refreshingly direct, cutting through the clutter of societal expectations to address the core of what it means to live authentically. Readers searching for a deeper understanding of themselves away from external authorities might find this book to be a cornerstone for their personal journey.
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ISBN: 9781846045851
Authors:
J. Krishnamurti
Publisher: Rider
Date of Publication: 2018-04-05
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.96
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Philosophical guidance for introspective life navigation.
If you're feeling adrift or questioning your purpose, Krishnamurti's work could provide a source of profound inspiration and personal examination. His approach in "What Are You Doing With Your Life?" is refreshingly direct, cutting through the clutter of societal expectations to address the core of what it means to live authentically. Readers searching for a deeper understanding of themselves away from external authorities might find this book to be a cornerstone for their personal journey.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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