Canongate Books Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words

i received the book soaking wet and falling apart. the pouch on the outside was dry but the book itself was very wet.. the cover is falling apart and all the pages are half damaged by water.

This is a very thoughtful book even profoundIt requires patience and rereading. A good bedtime read. Each chapter bears repeating

Wisdom wrapped in beautifully crafted words.

For which I have no defense.

For me, David shares rare insights and brings practical guidance to help us untangle any unintentional meaning we have given to some of the most important words in our language. He navigates meaning through honesty and articulates himself with inspiring clarity. Bravo David.

I bought the written and audio version (read by the author) to get an even better emotional understanding in the pronunciation of the words connected to their depth and meaning. Anyone interested in reflections about life, in going below the surface of your own being, in discovering yourself who you truly are, will love and embrace this outstanding book. It is a book for a lifetime, for many moments or circumstances, where 'consolations' are needed, where perspectives may differ and where, each time you pick it up, you discover something new. Thank you David Whyte for having put it all together so that it is accessible to the people of the world to appreciate and savour.