The Rocking Chair Prophet

by Matthew Kelly

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Pub Date Aug 15 2023 | Archive Date May 31 2024

Viident | Blue Sparrow

General Fiction (Adult)

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Description

THERE IS A VOICE WITHIN YOU.

Listening to that voice is the difference between happiness and misery, wonderful memories and heartrending regrets. The Rocking Chair Prophet is a transformational story about reclaiming that voice and the unmitigated joy that comes from following it.

After an unspeakable tragedy devastates his life, Daniel, a thirty-three-year-old suburban man, disappears into the mountains. Years later, he reemerges filled with uncommon wisdom and other extraordinary gifts.

From that day on, people travel from far and wide to meet with Daniel, who sits on his rocking chair, meeting with visitors, and helping them explore their deeply personal questions. These questions lead to a series of epic conversations that traverse life’s quintessential topics: love, suffering, health and well-being, education, work, money and things, spirituality, regrets, depression, ambition, nature, parenting, midlife crisis, choices, our hopes and dreams, the meaning of life, and enduring friendship.

The Rocking Chair Prophet is a rich exploration of life and the human condition. It’s an invitation to rediscover yourself and reorient your life. Matthew Kelly has masterfully woven into the story a piercing wisdom that is thought-provoking on a life-changing scale. It is stunning that one book can have something so meaningful to say on so many topics. This is destined to be a book readers return to time and again, a book that speaks to us anew in every season of life.

THERE IS A VOICE WITHIN YOU.

Listening to that voice is the difference between happiness and misery, wonderful memories and heartrending regrets. The Rocking Chair Prophet is a transformational...

Advance Praise

"The Rocking Chair Prophet by Matthew Kelly is a captivating novel that offers a lot of wisdom about the experiences we all face in life. Daniel is happy and content in his life, family, and career. He is successful on Wall Street and has everything he desires. Driving home to meet his wife and two daughters for his thirty-third birthday, his life is shattered by horrific news. Grief-stricken, Daniel disappears to the mountains for years. Rumors began to emerge of a caveman living up in the mountains and a legend grew up around the hermit. Daniel comes back to town to take up residence on his father’s deceased best friend’s rocking chair. People from all over the country flock to Daniel as people call him the new prophet, wise man, healer, visionary, spiritual master, and sage.

Author Matthew Kelly pens a lovable and endearing story about a fascinating hero in this modern age. The storyline is captivating and highly creative, drawing the reader in for nuggets of wisdom about many of the topics humans struggle with, from love to work, spirituality, and so much more. I was utterly charmed and engaged the whole time I was reading. The Rocking Chair Prophet is for anyone who is trying to make sense of life. Many important life lessons are revealed in a very uplifting, inspiring way that made me smile from ear to ear. This book will elevate your mood in no time with its whimsical advice that will leave you feeling hopeful and happy!" – Christine Nguyen for Readers’ Favorite – 5 Stars

"Extraordinary! It was like reading your love letter to the world." — John C.

"The Rocking Chair Prophet is a rare book. It's a gripping story full of emotion and a treasure-trove of life-changing wisdom." — Stephen A.

"Life-changing! This is more than just a story. It will change the way you see yourself and the way you see your life, and it will give you the courage to embrace your unexplored potential." — Krista W.

"The Rocking Chair Prophet is amazing! I have been reading Matthew Kelly's books for more than 20 years and have loved them. But this book, this is something special. As soon as it arrived, I jumped straight in and couldn't put it down. I'm going back now and re-reading it, but I wish I had savored the first experience a little more. Give this book to anyone in your life struggling with any question." — Margie T.

"Highly recommended. The author grabbed my attention from the beginning, had me emotionally invested in the characters, and delivered incredible life lessons. There's a particular section about loving the unrealized potential in yourself and other people that has become a daily part of my interactions with my family and coworkers. I'm sure I will be coming back to this book again and again. Great read!" — Eric C.