Rainn Wilson is best known for his role as Dwight in the TV show “The Office,” which ran for nine seasons and attracted millions of superfans worldwide.
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He's also the author of three books, the latest of which is titled SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, and while it certainly has its comedic moments, it’s also a reflection of the current state of the world and says that we should embrace spirituality to cure some of our deepest problems.
I recently spoke with Rainn Wilson about the roots of his own spirituality and why he has hope for a better world.
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SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution was published by Hachette.
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