The lost art of silence: reconnecting to the power and beauty of quiet
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Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, [2023].
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Book
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First edition.
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xvi, 284 pages ; 22 cm
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"The Lost Art of Silence encourages us to embrace this pursuit and allow the warm light of silence to glow. Invoking the wisdom of many of the greatest writers, thinkers, contemplatives, historians, musicians, and artists, Sarah Anderson reveals the sublime nature of quiet that's all too often undervalued. Throughout, she shares her own penetrating insights into the potential for silence to transform us. This celebration of silence invites us to widen our perspective and shows its power to inspire the human spirit in spite of the distracting noise of contemporary life"--
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English
ISBN:
9781645472162, 1645472167
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-268) and index.
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"The Lost Art of Silence encourages us to embrace this pursuit and allow the warm light of silence to glow. Invoking the wisdom of many of the greatest writers, thinkers, contemplatives, historians, musicians, and artists, Sarah Anderson reveals the sublime nature of quiet that's all too often undervalued. Throughout, she shares her own penetrating insights into the potential for silence to transform us. This celebration of silence invites us to widen our perspective and shows its power to inspire the human spirit in spite of the distracting noise of contemporary life"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Anderson, S. (2023). The lost art of silence: reconnecting to the power and beauty of quiet. First edition. Shambhala.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Anderson, Sarah, 1947-. 2023. The Lost Art of Silence: Reconnecting to the Power and Beauty of Quiet. Shambhala.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Anderson, Sarah, 1947-, The Lost Art of Silence: Reconnecting to the Power and Beauty of Quiet. Shambhala, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Anderson, Sarah. The Lost Art of Silence: Reconnecting to the Power and Beauty of Quiet. First edition. Shambhala, 2023.
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