Crossing the Unknown Sea
Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity
$37.86
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
2 April 2002
Summary
Crossing the Unknown Sea is about reuniting the imagination with our day-to-day lives. It shows how poetry and practicality, far from being mutually exclusive, reinforce each other to give every aspect of our lives meaning and direction. For anyone who wants to deepen their connection to their life’s work—or find out what their life’s work is—this book can help navigate the way.
Whyte encourages readers to take risks at work that will enhance their personal growth, and shows how burno…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781573229142 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1573229148 |
| Author: | David Whyte |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Riverhead Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 2 April 2002 |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 130mm x 18mm |
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“Readers who accept poet and Fortune 500 consultant Whyte’s invitation to enter into ‘an imaginative conversation about life and work’ are likely to be challenged as well as delighted by the beauty of his writing and the expansiveness of his views. Gracefully using the metaphor of a sea voyage to depict the journey through the world of work, Whyte views work not only as a means of support, but as a means for interacting with the world and developing self-expression and identity… An abundance of provocative ideas…thoughtful readers will wholeheartedly savor this book.”Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Crossing the Unknown Sea is like a grail that reconfers dignity to what has been demeaned by our preoccupation with monetary wealth.”Paul Hawken, author of The Ecology of Commerce
“Managers might do well to ditch wishy-washy motivational speakers and instead hire the fiery David Whyte to stir creativity and imagination in their employees.”USA Today
“Keep this beautiful book with you and you will discover, as I have, a still point amid our slightly mad world.”Peter Senge, author of the The Fifth Discipline and coauthor of Schools That Learn
About The Author
David Whyte
Poet David Whyte grew up among the hills and valleys of Yorkshire, England. The author of four books of poetry, he is one of the few poets to take his perspectives on creativity into the field of organizational development, where he works with many American and international companies. He holds a degree in Marine Zoology, and has traveled extensively, including working as a naturalist guide and leading anthropological and natural history expeditions. He lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest.
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