Book description
In a world where shouting over differences feels like the only option, Archbishop Justin Welby's The Power of Reconciliation arrives like a quiet, necessary breath of fresh air. And listening to it as an audiobook? That's where this vital work truly comes alive. Welby's voice-calm, thoughtful, deeply human-makes the message feel less like a lecture and more like a conversation over coffee, right when you need it most.
He cuts straight to the heart of today's chaos: we've grown wary of voices that don't match our own, turning disagreement into demonization. Post-pandemic fractures, tech-driven upheaval, inequality, and political battles have left us fractured. Welby doesn't offer fairy tales; he offers a compass. Drawing from decades as a corporate leader and head of the global Anglican Communion, he shares hard-won wisdom on how to actually do reconciliation-not by ignoring conflict, but by learning to "disagree well," honoring the "dignity of difference" in every single conversation.
What makes this audiobook special is how Welby's lived experience shapes every page. You'll hear him lean in as he shares the messy, real moments-both in boardrooms and in communities torn apart by division. He gives you clear, actionable steps: how to move from "conscious ignorance" to genuine understanding, how love becomes visible through relieving need, why taking risks matters more than staying comfortable. It's practical, grounded, and utterly free of toxic positivity. There's no "just be nice" here-just a realistic, hopeful path forward.
The best part? Listening to Welby's voice makes the book feel intimate, urgent. You don't just hear the words; you feel the weight of his conviction that reconciliation isn't a luxury-it's the only way forward. He doesn't promise easy fixes, but he does offer something rarer: a believable, step-by-step guide to healing, woven through stories and real-world examples. It's the kind of book that makes you pause your commute to absorb a line, or replay a section that cuts right to your own struggles with division.
In a time when the world feels like it's screaming at itself, The Power of Reconciliation is a lifeline. Welby doesn't sugarcoat the work ahead, but his calm, steady voice reminds us that connection is possible. It's not just his most important book-it's a gift, delivered in a voice that makes you want to listen, reflect, and finally, reach out. You'll hear yourself thinking, Yes, this is what we need. And that's the most powerful kind of change.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience