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Play to Live

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Play To Live is a book published by Mark Watts, the living son of Alan Watts. Play to Live is a collection of various speechs given by Alan Watts in his living years. Mark is quick to point out in the proloque his fathers philosophy that the spoken word is "entirely different" from the written word. Never having the opportunity to hear Watts live (being too young), and tapes have the same problems of writing, I thoroughly enjoy all of the works I can get my hands on. Play To Live brings forth many of the points found in other watts writings with the special spontinaity of a transcript. Watts discuuses his views of the traps of western society, marriage, the problem of seperate ego, doing good for others, and demonstartes just how fun topics can be. I would recomend this book to anyone who is familiar with Watts work. It is a great opportunity to see Watts attack the same problems from slightly different perspectives. My only regret is I did not get to hear the speeches live. Hope you enjoy as much as is did!

phil p

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This book is small, and I read it in about two days while visiting my boyfriend in some hot springs. I had been stressed out about my future and past, and this book was exactly what i needed. In this, Mark Watts shows you the importance of living in the now, and gives you ways to do it. In one way it is impractical, because in todays world it is all but impossible to not atleast think of the future, but, it does make you more aware of the fear you constantly have inside you, and worry, all based on what may or did happen. Well written and informational, I would reccommend this book to anyone who is the least bit stressed out about anything.

This work bristles with the energy of Alan Watts because it truly is the "voice" of Alan Watts, culled from his actual talks and put together with the respectful eye of his son, Mark.

Alan Watts is a joy to read. Like a natural anti-depressant, these illuminating, entertaining words are capsules of ancient teachings framed in language that is readily understood and instantly enjoyed.

Alan Watts was adventurous and peaceful, wise but personable. That essential essence really comes through nicely in this work.