Playing Dead

From Robert Sheehan, star of Misfits and The Umbrella Academy, and host of hit podcast The Earth Locker, comes a heartfelt journey to inner peace.

What gives our lives meaning? What are we searching for? How do we if know we are on the right path?

In Playing Dead, Robert Sheehan shares intimate reflections on his search for purpose, looking back at the adventures - and misadventures - of his life so far, and sharing the profoundly transformative lessons he has learnt along the way.

Meditation is at the heart of Robert's route to spiritual awakening. In Playing Dead he reveals the turbulence in his life that led him to seek calm and tranquility within. A beautiful, meandering memoir reflecting a rich tapestry of experience, uncovering how spirituality has become his anchor in the constant moving tide. Combining storytelling with letters, poetry, childhood memories and thoughtful musings on fame.

Through this eloquent, compelling description of his quest for stillness and inner peace, Robert shows us how we can welcome a practice of meditation into our own lives, with practical tools for soothing your nervous system and focusing a fretful mind. In a world where our conscious attention is constantly up for grabs, Playing Dead shows how we can give our souls the deep rest we crave.