Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation

Written by Steve Taylor

Narrated by Antony Ferguson

A compelling investigation of how intense psychological suffering can lead to a dramatic shift into a new, expansive identity

Why do some people who experience the worst that life has to offer respond not by breaking down but by shifting up, into a higher-functioning, awakened state, like phoenixes rising from the ashes? And perhaps more importantly, how can we emulate their transformations? Over many years of observing and studying the phenomenon of life-changing awakening through extreme suffering, Steve Taylor coined the term “transformation through turmoil.” He calls these people “shifters” and here shares dozens of their amazing stories. In addition, Taylor uncovers the psychological processes that explain these miraculous rebirths after years of struggle or devastating loss, addiction, or imprisonment. He highlights a number of lessons and guidelines that the shifters offer us. In Extraordinary Awakenings, readers will find not only riveting stories of transformation that show the amazing resilience of the human spirit, but also hope and guidance to call on during their own struggles, together with inspiration and profound food for thought.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Everand Productions
• Release date: Nov 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781094432199

Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor, PhD, is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University, the chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society, and the author of many bestselling books, including The Calm Center, The Leap, and The Clear Light. Eckhart Tolle has described his work as “an important contribution to the shift in consciousness which is happening on our planet at present.” He blogs for Scientific American and Psychology Today.

Reviews for Extraordinary Awakenings

[Rayos Muniz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful book. I wish I had a TTT. I guess I'll need to work on the gradual method.

[andrea.johanna.r · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

wonderful, life changing book. I finally understand better what I have been experiencing in the last several years. Thank you.

[Nhl Kaan · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A remarkable collection of human experiences that provides a very thorough look of life and how we all have that opportunity to awake in different ways as we go about or lives, fears, longing, pain, trauma and turmoil.

[Cecilia Pulmano · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Nice listening to the stories, made me feel less hopeless about myself. Thank you so much!