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How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living Paperback – February 28, 2017

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The popular pastor and New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins and What We Talk About When We Talk About God shows us how to pursue and realize our dreams, live in the moment, and joyfully do the things that make us come alive.

Each of us was created for something great—we just need to figure out what it is and find the courage to do it. Whether it’s writing the next great American novel, starting a business, or joining a band, Rob Bell wants to help us make those dreams become reality. Our path is ours and ours alone to pursue, he reminds us, and in doing so, we derive great joy because we are living our passions.

How to Be Here lays out concrete steps we can use to define and follow our dreams, interweaving engaging stories, lessons from biblical figures, insights gleaned from Rob’s personal experience, and practical advice. Rob gives you the support and insight you need to silence your critics, move from idea to action, take the first step, find joy in the work, persevere through hard times, and surrender to the outcome.

Like Stephen Pressfield’s classic The War of Art, How to Be Here will inspire readers to seek the lives they were created to lead.

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“Bell has an uncanny ability to sneak beautiful truths past the bodyguards of our hearts and wake us up to more inspired, vibrant and complete lives. Every single part of How to Be Here is profound and inspiring (except for the blank pages; those did very little for me).” — Pete Holmes, star of the HBO comedy Crashing

“While reading this book, you get this crazy feeling that the matrix is being revealed, as infinite possibilities for your life start unfolding before your eyes. And all this miraculousness and excitement happens without a trace of darkness or danger; here is a wild journey that you can actually trust.” — Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic

“Listing all the ways in which Rob has positively impacted my life would take up too much space; so I’ll simply say that he has inspired me to live life with a deeper level of appreciation and to love people with a greater awareness of our connectivity.” — Aaron Rogers, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers

“Bell will be joined by the likes of Brian McLaren, James Martin, Diana Butler Bass and Carol Howard Merritt.” — Christianity Today

“Forever grateful for the brilliant mind, boundless heart and fierce faith of Rob Bell. His work convinced me that it was possible--maybe necessary and thrilling--to be a person of both faith and intellect. . . . Please read everything Rob’s ever written and then go see him live.” — Glennon Doyle Melton, author of Carry On, Warrior

“This book lays out concrete steps we can use to define and follow our dreams. Bell interweaves engaging stories, lessons and biblical figures, insights gleaned from his personal experience, and practical advice.” — Publishers Weekly

“Bell continues to share pastoral wisdom . . . incorporating personal stories of struggle as well as those of key figures in the Bible, Bell also addresses how to identify and pursue your passions. The book encourages people to take the initial step towards joy and empowerment.” — Publishers Weekly

“Because he’s Rob Bell, he packed How to Be Here with plenty of inspiration and provocation for his readers to follow suit.” — Relevant Magazine

“If you want to start living a life that you create with intention, instead of falling out of bed only to fall back into it, this book is for you. I can’t offer a higher recommendation. This work changed my life, and I believe it can change yours too.” — Mike McHargue (aka Science Mike)

“Engaging, accessible, and engrossing.” — Englewood Review of Books

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Rob Bell is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and spiritual teacher. His books include Love Wins, How to Be Here, What We Talk About When We Talk About God, Velvet Elvis, The Zimzum of Love, Sex God, Jesus Wants to Save Christians, and Drops Like Stars. He hosts the weekly podcast The Robcast, which was named by iTunes as one of the best of 2015. He was profiled in The New Yorker and in TIME Magazine as one of 2011’s hundred most influential people. He and his wife, Kristen, have three children and live in Los Angeles.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperOne (February 28, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062356305
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062356307
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.6 x 5.2 x 7.8 inches
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Rob Bell is the New York Times Bestselling author of fourteen books and plays which have been translated into 25 languages. His visual art can be seen on Instagram @realrobbell, his band is HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and his podcast is called The RobCast. Rob lives with his family in Ojai, California.

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This is a self help book, NOT a spiritual book
Having read Bell's Velvet Elvis and Love Wins, I was expecting something similar. Those books are deeply insightful about spirituality and Christianity, with a very progressive analysis of the Bible. I was expecting more of that in this book, but that's not what that is. There's very little direct mention of anything Bible related, and actually one time when he does reference a Bible story, he apologizes for it... As if his target audience doesn't want to hear it.Instead this book is just various practical suggestions about how to have a more relevant and meaningful life. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that... just perhaps not what many Bell fans would come to expect.So if you're looking for an easy to read, pick me up book, then this may be for you. But if you're looking for something related to Christianity or spirituality, then I'd advise to steer clear of it.
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Eric Oppenhuizen
5.0 out of 5 stars Profound Snippets
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016
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I love how Rob seems to have mastered the ability to take these profound deep truths and condense them into a sentence that makes you say ,"Ohhh, of course! Why didn't I think of that?" These are peppered throughout the book and definitely make it worth reading.

On to the content of the book, I'm not really sure what I was expecting, and that's what I got. I had preordered the book in a time when I was wrestling with work life balance. Even when I was home I couldn't find a way to be working since the nature of my job involves a lot of creativity and complex thought. Rob's solution seems to be getting a closed head injury, which turned out to be tremendous advice. So what is the book about? Presence? Living life? Spirituality? Christianity? Creativity? Yes. It's about all those. It's a reminder that life is a gift that we've been given, and with it we can choose to partner with the Divine in the ongoing creation of the world. Pretty sweet. It's not deep, it's not heady, it's just full of truth and stories.
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Timothy Mc Pherson
4.0 out of 5 stars Story Telling to Make a Point
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016
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Rob Bell is a story teller. This is his gift. He weaves stories to make a point. It's also frustrating, too. Recently I was asked to lead a study group on this book. The stories are great and easy to remember, but the main thrust of the book, about being present, isn't quite articulated well.

If you listen to the Robcast, many of these stories will already be familiar. This is a good book and teaches many valuable lessons about living life in its fullest, but he never quite gets to the point about How to be Here.
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Kyle Olsen
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fantastic Piece by Rob Bell
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021
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I love Rob Bell, I am an avid follower of a lot of his DVD's and literature, and I think his storytelling approach is a fantastic way to get his point across to target audiences. While the nuances or in-depth of HOW might not be something clearly demonstrated, he is a master storyteller and this book is no exception. The storytelling approach makes this an easier read and enjoyable, while still driving points across and making it possible to retain information, experiences, and, well, stories.

Love this book and would recommend again and again.
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R.T. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book. Easy read with big impact.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016
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Great book! Rob has helped pull me out of a particularly difficult time in my life yet again. (The first time was with his DVD Nooma - Rain) I have the book and have listened to it twice already on audiobook. The book is written with very simple language, but the impact of the concepts are huge and transforming. Rob states things that I have often felt, but found difficult to articulate. This book is great for anyone regardless of stage in life, from new college grads, to those who are in midst of suffering, to the stressed parent, or the middle aged person who feels like there should be something more than just the rat race of work. I would, and have been, highly recommending this book to everyone I see. It is a short easy read that can change your paradigm on life in just a few moments.
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Way too much crapola
3.0 out of 5 stars Ugh. Awareness is lacking which is unfortunate.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
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I like this type of book and I understand that someone might have one or two good ideas and decide to write a book to convey those one or two ideas but then discover that they have to fill a whole book with other not so good ideas. That makes sense to me. But this is the thing - don't write about wise things and then do something that shows a lack of insight. I'm talking about narrating your own book. For a few dollars more I purchased the audible recording. It is not done well. There is too much emphasis on things that should not be emphasized. He reads in such a way as to think that all of his words are "inspired words". It is distracting. It is obvious that he would come back and record chapters in another session. He starts many sections with "OK, here we go." What? Not understanding that your listener is listening to the "whole" recording is a lack of insight. Not that I listened in one sitting - no I was in my car - but I didn't listen to it according to the pattern of his recording sessions. Nothing worse then "OK, here we go...." and then 15 minutes later "OK, here we go...." It got to be like fingers on a chalkboard.

So I thought to myself - "Self, I wonder what the book looks like given this strange way he is reading it." The funny thing is that now that I had "his voice" in my head the book read with the same annoying incantation. Made me wonder what voice I would have "heard" if I had only read the book and not listened to the narration. I will never know. I've been tainted.

All that being said, there is his one to two observations that do make the book/audio worth checking out. Now those insights could have been conveyed in a pamphlet but that is his prerogative.
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cswee
5.0 out of 5 stars Rob Bell does it again!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2016
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What can I say that hasn't already been said a million times over about Rob Bell's work??!! This guy is one of the most inspiring people on the planet. I have read lots of his work, and I am a changed individual because of it.

This little book is written in very simply language with great stories, some funny, some quite poignant, and Rob has a way of being vulnerable in his writing and connecting with so many. Read this one in one sitting, it's that easy to read and that good!! It will inspire you to live your best life, to reach for your dreams, and to be present in all of it. I could not recommend this book any higher, and it has the full 5 star rating.
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Aaron
4.0 out of 5 stars Like most of Bell's books it was an easy quick ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2016
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Like most of Bell's books it was an easy quick read, with some great thoughts. It really is a self help book to get you more focused on what your life is all about. There was some really great information and some stuff I thought was repeated quite a bit. But otherwise if your a Rob Bell fan you will like it, and if you need help with a bit of focus in life, go ahead and grab it too!
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5.0 out of 5 stars WE can unlock our full potential and find meaning and purpose in our lives.
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2023
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I recently read "How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living" by Rob Bell and it completely resonated with me. As someone who often feels overwhelmed and disconnected from my life, this book was exactly what I needed to hear. Bell's writing is incredibly relatable and he has a way of breaking down complex ideas into simple, actionable steps. The exercises and tips he provides are easy to implement and have already helped me to feel more present and connected in my daily life. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for guidance on how to create a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

"How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living" by Rob Bell is a well-written and insightful book that provides readers with practical advice on how to live a more fulfilling life. Bell's approach is grounded in mindfulness and presence, and he provides readers with tools and exercises to help them cultivate these qualities in their daily lives. While some of the concepts in the book may seem familiar to those who have read other self-help books, Bell's writing is engaging and his insights are backed up by research and personal experience. Overall, this is a solid book that is worth reading for anyone interested in personal growth and development.

"How to Be Here: A Guide to Creating a Life Worth Living" by Rob Bell is an inspirational book that encourages readers to live their lives to the fullest. Bell's writing is uplifting and positive, and he provides readers with practical advice and exercises to help them achieve their goals. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on mindfulness and presence - Bell argues that by being fully present in the moment, we can unlock our full potential and find meaning and purpose in our lives. The book is filled with inspiring stories and examples of people who have used these principles to transform their lives. Overall, this is a must-read for anyone looking to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, inspiring, thoughtful
Reviewed in Germany on April 20, 2021
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Great read, I've read it several times and jump on again occasionally.
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Tristan Sherwin
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent, well written, and never long, book from Rob!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2016
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So let me be really honest before we start.

I am no fan of self-help books. As I've written elsewhere, they can have a tendency to tap into fear more than hope; feeding our anxiety about being a nobody. They're usually full of cheap clichés and impotent anecdotes and twelve steps that lead nowhere. And often, they result in leaving people more exhausted, burdened and disillusioned as they try and exhibit the book's mantras.

Take for example those relationship books that promise a better, more enriching relationship. So people buy them, and end up missing and sabotaging the uniqueness and beauty of what they already have through grasping for the faux assembly-line product that someone else tells them that they should have.

As I said, I'm no fan of self-help. It'd be better called self-destruct. And it irritates me that it sells as well as it does. So I avoid it -- with an extremely wide radius.

But along comes Rob, with his clear and well-honed communication skills and does, what I feel, is very subversive to the whole genre!

This isn’t really a “self-help” book -- though it appears to be one. This isn’t a book that seeks to encourage us to let go of now in order to grab at more transcendental expectations and experiences. Rob’s few words here evoke the immanency of life, seeking to ground us more in the here and now; helping us to see the wonder that this present moment holds.

*How To Be Here* does exactly what it says on the cover, without leaving the reader with a large headache, an unrealistic to-do list or a side order of depression. And as someone who is prone to the latter, it's nice to read a book that didn't nuance that.

This didn't leave me feeling terrible about my place or progress in life, but actually more thankful, grateful and hopeful about it.

I got a lot from this. If I'm honest, I'm wrestling with a huge sense of displacement at the moment -- thinking that life will happen if I locate myself elsewhere but here -- so I needed this. It resonated in some deep levels as I read through the chapters. It's helped me to reconnect with the present and to explore and rejoice in what I find here.

*How To Be Here* is a book that actually helps.

Another excellent, well written, and never long, book from Rob!

-- Tristan Sherwin is the author of *Love: Expressed*
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Naomi
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm here
Reviewed in Australia on March 15, 2016
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Such a joy to read this book. So simple yet so deep. Rob is a fantastic storyteller with such a compelling take on the world. This book is suited for everyone. Every age and every level of personal development. Just beautiful.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth read as a reminder to live today
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2019
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Another simple yet thought provoking book the uncovers the hidden but obvious idiosyncrasies of our lives. A challenge to embrace the gift of the present.
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