How to Hold a Cockroach: A book for those who are free and don't know it

Written by Matthew Maxwell

Narrated by Simon Vance

How to Hold a Cockroach is about discovering and freeing ourselves from the beliefs that cause us to suffer. With a message both surprising and simple, it is a love letter to humankind, a book for those who are free and don't know it.

An Inspirational Tale

A struggling boy begins a life-changing journey when a disgusting guest disturbs his dinner. As he continues to encounter sources of suffering, the boy must investigate fundamental truths he has believed about himself, love, and life. He confronts some of life’s most persistent questions: What am I? What causes me to suffer? How can I be at peace with the traumas of the past and the uncertainty of the future? What determines how I experience life?

Described as “a children's book for adults,” How to Hold a Cockroach was written for adults but is suitable for thoughtful teenagers and children. 

An Immersive Experience

This audio version enlivens the story with original music and sound design by producer and songwriter Mason Maxwell and the captivating voice of award-winning narrator Simon Vance. 

For Listeners Who Are…

✓ Looking for contemplative and inspirational books about philosophy, spirituality, or psychology.

✓ Facing challenging circumstances, heartbreak, low self-esteem, or resentment. 

✓ Finding it difficult to accept the past or fearing what the future will bring.

✓ Fans of the works of Paulo Coelho, Kobi Yamada, or Charlie Mackesy; books like The Alchemist, The Tao of Pooh, The Little Prince, and The Untethered Soul; or spiritual teachers like Tara Brach, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle, and Cheri Huber. 

Regardless of your birthplace, background, or spiritual beliefs, this book invites you to explore how you see yourself and the world, re-examine your perspectives, and experience more joy, peace, and love. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hearthstone
• Release date: Sep 24, 2021
• ISBN: 9781733353342

Reviews for How to Hold a Cockroach

[Teal Wish · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful and simple at once. I found myself moved to tears. This is a book that moves through you and leaves you changed.

[ssamawi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely wonderful and masterfully made!.. highly recommended. Enjoyed every minute of it!

[Amber · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Written as a kid's book, with a lesson that every adult should learn or be reminded of. Great play with a music, too.

[Scott Dudley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Short and sweet. Nice to learn through story telling. A really good message that is very helpful on getting you to look at things in a positive light vs. always looking at things with a defeatist mindset.

[Benedito Rodrigues · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful book! I plan to use it in group therapy groups, to help in moments of reflection

[Dua I دعاء · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book just lighted something within me and made me feel so much happier. First, I would never touch a cockroach. Second, this book is about how to look into the minor incidents that we encounter in everyday life with curiosity and compassion. I strongly recommend you to listen to the audiobook narrated by Simon Vance because he did a good job.
The moral of my review is I loved everything about it ❤️
Incredibly poetic and simple

[Michaël De Clerck · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Perfect book for everyone in need of smooth awakening !

[Iryna Kupchynska · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Might be nice for teenagers (probably). Way too enlightened teaching