The Wonders of Solitude [Paperback]

Dale Salwak (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1998

This newest addition to the popular Classic Wisdom Collection provides a soothing respite from the pressures of a madly active world. An eclectic assortment of thinkers from throughout the ages reflects on finding solitude in the home, with others, in the natural world and within the heart.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577310268
• ISBN-13: 978-1577310266
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a wonder of self, April 7, 2000

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Leslie Sylvester (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wonders of Solitude (Paperback)

The "Wonders of Solitude" is a magnificent discovery of how to be at peace with one's self. A self-discovery of how wonderful it is to be alone, to reveal a deeper and spiritual awareness of ourselves. It brings a true sense of fullfillment to the word "solitude", without any feeling of deprivation or lonliness. Truly great reading material for anyone who is uncomfortable with being alone or in need of soul searching.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice collection, November 28, 2003

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merrymousies (Waterford, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wonders of Solitude (Paperback)

A really nice collection of quotes & thoughts to ponder, from a very wide variety of authors, philosophers, and otherwise great thinkers or just neat people. In such a busy world today where it seems like we are always on the go, this book is a really great reminder of the time we need for ourselves, to center ourselves and listen quietly to ourselves. I know a lot of people who have a terrible time being alone. This book is a great gift for people who need to just slow down for a bit. For the most part the quotes are non-religious but there is one section called "Finding God" which was a bit much for me. I loved the quotes/thoughts that center on nature especially. The chapters are as follows:
1) A noisy world
2) Solitude as Discovery
- Finding the Self
- Finding God
3) Solitude as Inspiration
- Inward peace
- Creativity
4) Solitude and the Natural World
5)Other places of Solitide
- At home
- In Houses of worship
- Among others
- Within the human heart
6) The power of silence

Really a wonderful collection with a super message woven through the quotes and the wy that they are assembled.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calming, March 11, 2002

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Cherrie Clarke (Fremont, Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wonders of Solitude (Paperback)

Living in a hurry up world has made it seem wrong to look for quiet and solitude. This book gives all the reasons why solitude is needed and important.