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Books on finding one's vocation, calling, or path, primarily but not exclusively from a spiritual / soulful perspective

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1	Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker J. Palmer 4.15 avg rating — 14,168 ratings score: 988, and 10 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha N. Beck (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 8,100 ratings score: 483, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 57,548 ratings score: 394, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 230,860 ratings score: 386, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker J. Palmer 4.09 avg rating — 4,079 ratings score: 296, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity by David Whyte (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 1,236 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Magic of Conflict: Turning a Life of Work into a Work of Art by Thomas F. Crum 3.98 avg rating — 128 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Hearing With the Heart: A Gentle Guide for Discerning God's Will for Your Life by Debra K. Farrington 3.87 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Butterfly Hunter: Adventures of People Who Found Their True Calling Way Off the Beaten Path by Chris Ballard 3.59 avg rating — 112 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life by Gregg Levoy 4.09 avg rating — 920 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Leading Lives That Matter: What We Should Do and Who We Should Be by Mark R. Schwehn (Editor) 3.91 avg rating — 152 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Courage and Calling: Embracing Your God-Given Potential by Gordon T. Smith 3.99 avg rating — 798 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Unrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person by Luke Burgis (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 146 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work (A StoryCorps Book) by Dave Isay 3.91 avg rating — 1,712 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Sacred Selfishness: A Guide to Living a Life of Substance by Bud Harris (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 76 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Finding Livelihood: A Progress of Work and Leisure by Nancy J. Nordenson (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 31 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Call by Os Guinness 4.08 avg rating — 3,642 ratings score: 175, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life by Jane Pauley 3.56 avg rating — 717 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Steering by Starlight: Find Your Right Life No Matter What! by Martha N. Beck (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 2,074 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Voyager: The Art of Pure Awareness by Robin Craig Clark (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Life on Purpose: Six Passages to an Inspired Life by W. Bradford Swift 3.69 avg rating — 51 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	A Ceremony Called Life: When Your Morning Coffee Is as Sacred as Holy Water by Tehya Sky (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul by Maria Faustyna Kowalska 4.61 avg rating — 6,355 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Soul Nudge: Uncovering What You're Meant to Create by Sarah Kleiner (Goodreads Author) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	What Color Is Your Parachute? 2018: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard Nelson Bolles 3.71 avg rating — 17,343 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Spirit of Faith: Sacrifice and Service (Spirit of Faith Series) by Bahá'í Publishing 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Selling Ourselves Short: Why We Struggle to Earn a Living and Have a Life by Catherine M. Wallace 3.75 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Culture Making: Recovering Our Creative Calling by Andy Crouch (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 3,372 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Part Of A Greater Something: Discover Your Purpose And Joy In Business And Professional Life by Lawrence Doochin it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Karma Blues (Nonprofit Girl Trilogy #2) by Ann Beltran (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	First Things First by Stephen R. Covey 4.12 avg rating — 44,095 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	To the Survivors: One Man's Journey as a Rape Crisis Counselor with True Stories of Sexual Violence by Robert Uttaro (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 198 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Aging Strong: Living It Forward and Giving It Back by Bud Harris (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Meaningful Work: A Quest to Do Great Business, Find Your Calling, and Feed Your Soul by Shawn Askinosie 3.98 avg rating — 292 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Prescription for Living by Amatu'l-Bahá Rúhíyyih Khanum 4.65 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself by Daniel H. Pink (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 842 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry Into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford 3.74 avg rating — 11,518 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope 4.32 avg rating — 3,255 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling by James Hillman 3.88 avg rating — 5,656 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Stones Across the River: The Path to Your Best Work in Your Peak Years by Phillip G. Berry (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	The House of Belonging by David Whyte (Goodreads Author) 4.46 avg rating — 1,187 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Web of Life: Guidance for Your Life Journey by Yvonne Ryves (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success by Nicholas Lore 3.72 avg rating — 1,021 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing by Barbara Floersch (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith 4.01 avg rating — 4,935 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	A Life at Work: The Joy of Discovering What You Were Born to Do by Thomas Moore 3.70 avg rating — 734 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Calling & Character: Virtues Of The Ordained Life by William H. Willimon 3.92 avg rating — 168 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Living an Examined Life: Wisdom for the Second Half of the Journey by James Hollis 4.29 avg rating — 1,324 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Artist's Compass: The Complete Guide to Building a Life and a Living in the Performing Arts by Rachel S. Moore 3.79 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Life Is a Verb: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally by Patti Digh (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 2,527 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question by Po Bronson 3.69 avg rating — 8,732 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	What Lights You Up?: Illuminate Your Path and Take the Next Big Step in Your Career by Mary Olson-Menzel 4.19 avg rating — 42 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career―A Step-by-Step Journey To Uncovering Your Unique Path to Achieving Success by Suzy Welch 4.04 avg rating — 966 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Echo Within: Finding Your True Calling by Robert Benson 4.14 avg rating — 108 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Weird in a World That's Not: A Career Guide for Misfits – A Funny, Empathetic Memoir for Thriving at Work While Staying Authentic by Jennifer Romolini (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 1,128 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Exquisite Risk: Daring to Live an Authentic Life by Mark Nepo 4.17 avg rating — 367 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Decision Making & Spiritual Discernment: The Sacred Art of Finding Your Way by Nancy Bieber 3.97 avg rating — 61 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Callings: Twenty Centuries of Christian Wisdom on Vocation by William C. Placher 3.62 avg rating — 146 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths by Timothy Butler 3.57 avg rating — 482 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars