True Work: Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do (Paperback)

~ Michael Toms (Author), Justine Toms (Author) "The smell of eggs frying still lingers in my memory..." (more)
Key Phrases: New Dimensions, San Francisco, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Work inhabits a major portion of our adult lives. The Tomses, co-founders of New Dimensions Radio, combine their experiences in business and communications with their spiritual philosophy to convey their idea that work is a service unto others, and true work is work that makes a contribution. Work may be seen as service, they argue, because work and life are connected and driven by spirit: "Work has become our spiritual practice and continually provides the opportunity to deepen and enrich our lives." The authors' idea of spirituality embraces both creativity?using the gifts and talents we each possess?and vision?dreaming and capturing a particular dream?as means of transcending the idea of work as money-making or goal-achievement. The Tomses generously sprinkle their own observations about the spirituality of work with quotations from the Dalai Lama, Thomas Moore, Joseph Campbell and others, and their book provides a perspective on the meaning and purpose of work.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

The popular National Public Radio team on the spiritual side of work.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Harmony/Bell Tower (March 2, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0609802127
• ISBN-13: 978-0609802120
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #763,829 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't just apply to work; applies to life: A MUST READ!!, September 5, 2005

By	Arteest "arteest" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

Bought for a friend who was searching for work. Ending up keeping it myself when I started reading it (bought another copy for friend.) Poignant and relevant to more aspects of life than just work. A must read for anyone who is spiritually-oriented and committed to making a difference in life; for themselves, their family and friends, and the world. Extremely relevant to the changes we are currently and will be faced with. Truly uplifting, inspirational, and worth reading again and again. A MUST READ.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm on my fourth copy because I keep giving them away., May 4, 1999

By A Customer

I gave a copy of True Work to a career consultant in Canada. She is making it required reading for her clients. This book really changed the way I think about my job life, and my life life. Like there's more to work/life than just the material world. Check it out. Really. Work as sacred? Trippin'! My girlfriend's brother devoured the copy I gave him. He won't give it back. It's an easy read. Know someone whose really searching for their next step? Hand them a copy of True Work.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's not about finding a job, it's about finding a life., June 21, 1999

By A Customer

Other than finding true love, finding true work is just about the most important thing we can do to feel fulfilled. True Work helps you discover your passion, look for synchronicities along the way, and realize that the path to true work is a journey, not a destination.