Listen Again: Your Spiritual Brain

Expecting Adam is a poignant and humorous memoir that chronicles Martha Beck's extraordinary nine months of pregnancy. When Martha and her husband, John, learned that their unborn son, Adam, would be born with Down syndrome, they faced significant opposition from their Harvard community. Despite the challenges and judgments, Martha and John decided to keep the baby, leading to a profound transformation in their lives. The book details Martha's physical struggles, her spiritual experiences, and the magical connections she felt with her unborn child. It is a story of rebirth, love, and the redefinition of values in the face of unexpected life events.

In 'The Awakened Brain,' Dr. Lisa Miller combines cutting-edge science, including MRI studies, genetic research, and epidemiology, with practical advice to show how humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality. The book demonstrates that an engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience, while providing protection against addiction, trauma, and depression. It offers insights and tools for people of all ages and backgrounds to tap into their innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.