In the Act of Being

By Sherill Samples
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Length49m

About this audiobook

In the Act of Being is a reflective literary work that explores what it truly means to exist, not as an abstract idea, but as a lived, imperfect, human experience. Through quiet mornings, difficult choices, relationships, waiting rooms, conversations, and moments of vulnerability, the book follows a narrator learning how to stay present in a life that rarely offers clear answers. Each chapter examines existence through a different lens: staying, choosing, being seen, and continuing. Written in an intimate, human voice suited for audiobook listening, the story avoids grand declarations and instead finds meaning in ordinary moments. It is a meditation on attention, courage, connection, and the quiet agreement we make each day to keep showing up, even when life feels unresolved.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★ 4.0 (2)
GenreBiography and Memoir, Health and Wellness
Length49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 2, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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