How To Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don't know it
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How to Hold a Cockroach is about discovering and freeing ourselves from the beliefs that cause us to suffer. With a message both surprising and simple, it is a love letter to humankind, a book for those who are free and don't know it. An Inspirational Tale with 42 Beautiful Illustrations In this story for all ages, a struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. Continuing to encounter sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts some of life’s most persistent questions: What am I? What causes me to suffer? How can I be at peace with the traumas of the past and the uncertainty of the future? What determines how I experience life? Described as “a children's book for adults,” How to Hold a Cockroach was written for adults but is suitable for thoughtful teenagers and children. For Readers Who Are… ✓ Looking for contemplative and inspirational books about philosophy, spirituality, or psychology. ✓ Facing challenging circumstances, heartbreak, low self-esteem, or resentment towards others. ✓ Finding it difficult to accept the past or fearing what the future will bring. ✓ Fans of the works of Paulo Coelho, Kobi Yamada, or Charlie Mackesy; books like The Alchemist , The Tao of Pooh , The Little Prince , and The Untethered Soul ; or spiritual teachers like Tara Brach, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle, and Cheri Huber. Regardless of your birthplace, background, or spiritual beliefs -- Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, atheist, Muslim, Jewish, Latter-day Saint, or anything else – this book invites you to explore how you see yourself and the world, re-examine your perspectives, and free yourself to experience more joy, peace, and love. Choose Your Edition The hardcover edition is 7x10 inches and contains full-color illustrations. The paperback edition is 6x9 inches and contains black-and-white illustrations. The Kindle edition contains full-color illustrations (or black-and-white if your device does not support color). The Audible edition includes original music, sound effects, and the voice of award-winning narrator Simon Vance. Review: Buy the hardcover version!!! - I saw an excerpt from this book on Facebook and thought it was interesting, a book for adults, written like a children’s book. There are several options to purchase, the recommended one is the hardcover, and that is what I chose, despite the contrast in pricing. The illustrations in this book are superb, simplistic yet deep— especially towards the back of the book. It is a quick read, you can quickly see where the book is going. It’s based upon building and changing your own perspective, and understanding why your perspective may sometimes go towards a negative position. I was honestly moved by the book, and shared it with my husband… Who never reads, but he read it all in one sitting and had the same emotions I did about it. I can’t wait to pass it along to my adult son to read, and I hope that he gets even a portion out of it that I did. It would be an excellent book for a gift. I don’t do a whole lot of desertcart reviews, despite purchasing more and more from them as I become more and more introverted with older age, I guess… if you’re looking at this book, opt for the hardcover copy, I feel the authors intent can only really be conveyed through this medium. It was simplistic and just a really good message. Well worth the money and is something I will likely purchase several copies of to gift and keep one on my bookshelf. Review: Eye Opening - Great read. I highly recommend it. This book is like an awakening. You don’t have to accept things because thats just the way they are. You can change your mind. Question everything. Life is about perception. And once you realize that, that is truly living.
| Best Sellers Rank | #9,624 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Literary Graphic Novels (Books) #166 in Happiness Self-Help #181 in Personal Transformation Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,093 Reviews |
A**R
Buy the hardcover version!!!
I saw an excerpt from this book on Facebook and thought it was interesting, a book for adults, written like a children’s book. There are several options to purchase, the recommended one is the hardcover, and that is what I chose, despite the contrast in pricing. The illustrations in this book are superb, simplistic yet deep— especially towards the back of the book. It is a quick read, you can quickly see where the book is going. It’s based upon building and changing your own perspective, and understanding why your perspective may sometimes go towards a negative position. I was honestly moved by the book, and shared it with my husband… Who never reads, but he read it all in one sitting and had the same emotions I did about it. I can’t wait to pass it along to my adult son to read, and I hope that he gets even a portion out of it that I did. It would be an excellent book for a gift. I don’t do a whole lot of Amazon reviews, despite purchasing more and more from them as I become more and more introverted with older age, I guess… if you’re looking at this book, opt for the hardcover copy, I feel the authors intent can only really be conveyed through this medium. It was simplistic and just a really good message. Well worth the money and is something I will likely purchase several copies of to gift and keep one on my bookshelf.
I**A
Eye Opening
Great read. I highly recommend it. This book is like an awakening. You don’t have to accept things because thats just the way they are. You can change your mind. Question everything. Life is about perception. And once you realize that, that is truly living.
P**R
Meaningful, Deep, Provoking
Everything a children’s book should be—however, this one might be more for the adults than the kids. Truly moving.
N**S
This book can change your life
Super short read with one very simple message - the way you relate your thoughts to the external world matters and it’s the only thing you can actually control. This book is worth every penny. Buy it, study it, put its lessons into action and watch your wellbeing improve.
C**D
Not for me
It was OK. Product was of good quality and arrived on time, but I didn't like it. I was expecting profound concepts, but it was too repetitive and cyclical, so I was distracted from the value by being too bored to absorb it.
S**S
Relatable and Beneficial
“But you can choose how to hold it!” says the voice of compassion in his heart. “No matter what happens, whatever truth there may be, you can choose how to hold it.” This book was recommended to me by a client and I’m glad I picked it up. I thought it presented the nuances of mental illness in a very relatable way. I also appreciated how it illustrated the power of perception and how it plays a huge role in how we view and handle life’s challenges. I also like how it highlighted how impactful our early experiences can be in shaping our worldviews. I read this on my Kindle but I think I’m going to purchase a physical copy so I can loan it to clients as I found it to be a beneficial read.
S**Z
Great book for Therapy and starting conversations
How to Hold a Cockroach is a gentle yet powerful story that explores themes of perception, acceptance, and emotional resilience. I use this book in my therapy practice and find it to be a valuable tool for opening up meaningful conversations. Personally, I read a chapter individually with each of my children to slowly introduce these intrinsic topics in a way that feels safe and personal. Its simplicity makes it accessible for all ages, yet the depth of its message stays with you. Highly recommended for both personal growth and therapeutic settings.
B**E
What a wonderful book!
What a wonderful book! A fast read with depth and thought provoking perspectives.
J**Y
A different view of the cockroach
A gift to my son, he found it interesting and a good read. He was battling cockroaches so I thought it was a more amusing take for a creature which can be quite a battle in society.
D**F
Would recommend
Excellent book, a lot of life lessons in it.
S**R
The path to freedom
One reading of this book is going to render you free from truckloads of hindering beliefs and help you to choose freedom …now !
S**E
Repetitive and annoying
This was the worst and most annoyingly repetitive book I've ever "read". I flipped through it, because after two repetitions of the same text with just a few words changed, I realised almost the entire book consists of the same repeated lines. I was done in 10 minutes. Terrible. 😂
A**R
Quick and EXCELLENT message
Super easy read for someone who has not picked up a book for years because I cannot concentrate. I love the message of this book…..Excellebt and beautiful
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