Retreat: Adventures in Search of Silence, Solitude and Renewal by Nat Segnit Pap

Description: Retreat by Nat Segnit Retreat is a stunning personal journey through the many ways humans go on retreat - religious, spiritual and secular - both in todays world and in our pastRetreat takes us on a stunning journey through the many ways humans step back from daily life, both in todays world and in our past.A vivid personal quest...rich and almost eerily timely William FiennesFrom mindfulness and meditation to yoga breaks and spiritual bootcamps, stepping back from daily life remains a human obsession. In this endlessly enlightening book, Nat Segnit experiences retreats around the world as he investigates why we seek solitude, what we get out of it, and what is going on in our brains and bodies when we achieve it. Along the way, he meets yogic scholars, scientists, religious leaders, philosophers and artists, gaining fascinating - and often startling - insights.With a charming blend of sincerity and intellectual curiosity, Segnit leads us sure-footedly into the wilderness Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentOpen-minded, elegantly written and comprehensive Daily Telegraph FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Nat Segnits investigations into the human impulse to withdraw took him to India, Greece, the US and the Arctic Circle, until unforeseen circumstances forced his own retreat, along with the rest of humanity. He has written for the New Yorker, Harpers, 1843 magazine and the TLS, and regularly writes and broadcasts for BBC Radio 4. Retreat is his second book. Review A rich and almost eerily timely book, Nat Segnits exploration of the history and meaning of retreat maps copious research onto a vivid personal quest that reads at times like Eat Pray Love as written by David Foster Wallace -- William Fiennes, author of The Snow GeeseWe typically live tangled in our busy routines. Segnit takes us on a delightful expedition into the ancient personal quest to decamp, relinquish, discover -- David Eagleman, neuroscientist at Stanford University, author of LivewiredTo read this marvellous book is to be absorbed in Segnits personal search for retreat, illuminated by science, erudition and art, and reminded of the grand retreat of a book that speaks to one of the fundamentals of life -- Zia Haider Rahman, author of In the Light of What We KnowThis lovely book is a retreat in itself - into history, psychology, religion, individuals and the almost universal human desire to escape everyone, even ones self, every now and again. It persuades us, with an excellent mix of charm and erudition, that going in can be the real adventure -- Louisa Young, author of You Left Early: a True Story of Love and AlcoholWith a charming blend of sincerity and intellectual curiosity, Segnit leads us sure-footedly into the wilderness ... moving, even inspiring * Literary Review * Review Text A rich and almost eerily timely book, Nat Segnits exploration of the history and meaning of retreat maps copious research onto a vivid personal quest that reads at times like Eat Pray Love as written by David Foster Wallace Review Quote A rich and almost eerily timely book, Nat Segnits exploration of the history and meaning of retreat maps copious research onto a vivid personal quest that reads at times like Eat Pray Love as written by David Foster Wallace Promotional "Headline" Retreat is a stunning personal journey through the many ways humans go on retreat - religious, spiritual and secular - both in todays world and in our past Details ISBN1529111307 Author Nat Segnit Pages 304 Publisher Vintage Publishing Year 2022 ISBN-10 1529111307 ISBN-13 9781529111309 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-06-30 NZ Release Date 2022-06-30 Publication Date 2022-06-30 UK Release Date 2022-06-30 Subtitle Adventures in Search of Silence, Solitude and Renewal DEWEY 158.12 Audience General Alternative 9781473567962 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135521404;

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