The Novice

A Story of True Love

By: Thich Nhat Hanh

Narrated by: Dan Woren

Fans of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Peace is Every Step and Anger, and Deepak Chopra’s Buddha, will appreciate Hanh’s wisdom and storytelling in his novel The Novice, which contains universal themes that transcend all boundaries of faith, creed, country, and era.

Through the parable of a young woman who stays true to herself and her faith in the face of adversity, Vietnamese Zen Buddhist master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh enables readers to embark on their own path of introspection and self-discovery.

With his trademark insight, Hanh presents a path to greater awareness of the means to manifest peace both inside oneself and in the world at large.

Loved it

Would you listen to The Novice Unabridged again? Why?

I would listen to it again because it was inspirational.

What did you like best about this story?

It taught a spiritual lesson without being preachy.

Have you listened to any of Dan Woren’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I had not listened to any other of Dan woren's performances before.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I enjoy listening to audible books while I travel in the car. It is rare for me to listen all in one sitting. This way I have something to look forward to besides the drivel on most radio stations.

Not my cup of chai

I really wanted to like this story. The premise sounded very promising, but unfortunately for me, it wondered all OVER the place, with frequent, heavy handed sermons. When the writing finally gets back to the actual story, it was good, not great. Overall, I just felt disappointed and frustrated. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, but this was all together forgettable for me. :(

The Novice..listened to on the way from WI to IL

If you could sum up The Novice Unabridged in three words, what would they be?

Beautiful Truthful and Magnificent

What other book might you compare The Novice Unabridged to and why?

Thich Nhat Hanh's Anger could be similar, although this book is a novel, and Hanh doesn't write many novels so this stands by itself.

Which character – as performed by Dan Woren – was your favorite?

Kinh Tam

A pleasant story in the Buddist tradition

Thich Nhat Hanh is a very gifted teacher of the subtle points of self inquiry. So, this story could be viewed as a guided meditation. It allows you to look at the theory that the river of thought, and emotion that is your life is just that, it passes, as a river would pass a certain point on a shoreline.

A Much Needed Book and Philosophy for this troubling time.

If you allow it, this book will awaken within you the desire for compassion and understanding. Even towards those who may be acting out in violence through wrong perception. It’s a profound and timeless message.