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McMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spirituality Audiobook

Became Capitalist Spirituality: McMindfulness is Ronald E Purser’s unabridged audiobook critiquing the mainstream adoption of mindfulness. It considers how corporate, educational and military programs can frame mindfulness as individual self-help while setting aside wider social and political change.

At a glance

Examines mindfulness as it has been adopted by corporations, public schools and the U.S. military.
Argues that presenting mindfulness as personal self-help can obscure the need for social and political change.
Unabridged listening edition narrated by Jeff Harding.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Offers a focused critique of the way mindfulness is presented as a route to personal wellbeing and career success.
Customer feedback describes the content as well researched.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Audiobook details
Format	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Listening length	8 hours and 35 minutes
Author	Ronald E Purser
Narrator	Jeff Harding
Language	English

Publication
Publisher	W. F. Howes Ltd
Publication date	22 August 2019

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes an argumentative critique of mainstream mindfulness rather than a practical meditation guide. The criticism of mindfulness programs is the author's stated position, not a neutral overview.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Listeners interested in critical perspectives on mindfulness, consumer culture and institutional wellbeing programs.
Readers who prefer an unabridged audiobook and are comfortable with a debate-oriented argument.

Less suited to

Listeners primarily seeking guided mindfulness exercises or an introductory meditation course.
Those looking for a neutral survey of mindfulness approaches rather than a critique.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 253 ratings

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4 stars22%22%
3 stars11%11%
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Customer feedback highlights the book's critique and research as strengths, while reactions to the writing are mixed. This may suit listeners seeking a researched argument, but differing views on the writing suggest the delivery may not work equally well for everyone. The generally favourable aggregate ratings are not a measure of whether its argument or style will suit a particular listener.

Positive themes

Customers describe the critique and research positively.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on the writing quality is mixed, with some finding it well written and others disagreeing.
Feedback on the critique is also described as mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is McMindfulness about?

It critiques how mindfulness has been adapted as individual self-help in corporate, educational and military settings, and argues that this can leave social and political issues unaddressed.

Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?

The listing names Ronald E Purser as author and Jeff Harding as narrator.

How long is the audiobook?

The listed listening length is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Is this a practical meditation guide?

The supplied description presents it as a critique of mindfulness programs, not as a guide to meditation practice.