Art of Power

Turning our conventional understanding of power on its head, world-renowned Zen master, spiritual leader, and national bestselling author Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how true power comes from within. What we seek, we already have. Whether we want it or not, power remains one of the central issues in all of our lives. Every day, each of us exercises power in many ways, and our every act subtly affects the world we live in. This struggle for control and authority permeates every aspect of our private and public lives, preventing us from attaining true happiness. The me-first mentality in our culture seeps unnoticed into our decisions and choices. Our bottom-line approach to getting ahead may be most visible in the business world, but the stress, fear, and anxiety it causes are being felt by people in all walks of life. With colorful anecdotes, precise language, and concrete practices, Thich Nhat Hanh illustrates how the current understanding of power leads us on a never-ending search for external markers like job title or salary. The Art of Power boldly challenges our assumptions and teaches each of us how to access the true power that is within our grasp. Since the age of sixteen, Thich Nhat Hanh has been a Buddhist monk and a peace activist. His efforts to negotiate peace during the war in Vietnam moved Martin Luther King, Jr. to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1967. The founder of universities and social service organizations in his homeland, he is the author of many books, including such important classics as Peace Is Every Step and Anger. He lives in France. Winner of four AudioFile Earphones Awards, Lloyd James has recorded over 300 audiobooks in almost every genre, including the New York Times bestseller Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross and On Call in Hell by Richard Jadick. "[James's] narration is always true and affecting." -- AudioFile