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It is not a coincidence that this book will slide easily into your jacket pocket; you ll want to keep it close for unexpected moments, those gifts of small, beckoning spaciousness amidst all our obligations and necessities.

In addition to works written over a span of many years, plus one new poem and one new essay, the book contains David s personal reflections for many of the pieces, providing deeper context to its meaning.

In some ways an artistic representation of a close circle of companionship to the work and to the man : edited by his wife, and designed and typeset by close friends Edward Wates and John Nielson, the book forms an elegant testament to David Whyte's most closely-held understanding - that human life cannot be apportioned out as one thing or another; rather, it is best lived as a living conversation, a way between and beyond, made beautiful by darkness as well as light, at its essence both deeply solitary and profoundly communal.
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Poet David Whyte grew up with a strong, imaginative influence from his Irish mother among the hills and valleys of his father s Yorkshire. He now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The author of ten books of poetry and four books of prose, David Whyte holds a degree in Marine Zoology, honorary degrees from Neumann College and Royal Roads University, and has traveled extensively, including living and working as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands and leading anthropological and natural history expeditions in the Andes, Amazon and Himalaya. He brings this wealth of experience to his poetry, lectures and workshops.

His life as a poet has created a readership and listenership in three normally mutually exclusive areas: the literate world of readings that most poets inhabit, the psychological and theological worlds of philosophical enquiry and the world of vocation, work and organizational leadership.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Many Rivers Press (December 6, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1932887504
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1932887501
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.21 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.5 x 7 inches
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Internationally acclaimed poet David Whyte makes his home in the Pacific Northwest, where rain and changeable skies remind him the other, more distant homes from which he comes: Yorkshire, Wales and Ireland. He travels and lectures throughout the world, bringing his own and others' poetry to large audiences.

He holds a degree in Marine Zoology, honorary degrees from Neumann University in Pennsylvania and Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, and is an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford. He is the author of eight volumes of poetry and four books of prose, as well as a collection of audio recordings.

POETRY

The Sea in You (2015)

Pilgrim (2012)

River Flow: New & Selected Poems (2006)

Everything is Waiting for You (2003)

The House of Belonging (1996)

Fire in the Earth (1992)

PROSE

Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment & Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words (2014)

The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self & Relationship

Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity

The Heart Aroused: Poetry and the Preservation of the Soul in Corporate America

AUDIO LECTURES

Hidden Harvests: The Inner Seasons of Everyday Life

Solace: The Art of Asking the Beautiful Question

A Great Invitation: The Path of Risk and Revelation

Pilgrim Audio Companion

When the Heart Breaks

Sweet Darkness

A Change for the Better: Poetry and the Reimagination of Midlife

Midlife & the Great Unknown

The Echo in the Well

Making a Friend of the Unknown

The Poetry of Self Compassion

The Teacher's Vocation: Nurturing the Imagination of Others

Thresholds: Navigating the Difficult Transitions of Life

POETRY & MUSIC ALBUMS

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Customers find the poetry and prose in the book uplifting and thoughtful. They appreciate the beautiful design and font. The brief commentary is a great addition. Readers describe the pacing as loving and thought-provoking.

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Customers appreciate the poetry and prose in the book. They find it uplifting, thoughtful, and praise the author's writing skill. The poems affirm all aspects of life and resonate with readers. While some readers found the book difficult to hold, others enjoyed the good selection of poems.

"This is the most beautiful book of poetry I've ever read. I hope it will speak to you as it has to me." Read more

"...It can challenge you to understand; find a new way of looking at and describing things in life that our modern "give it to me in a text or tweet"..." Read more

"This book is small but filled with beautiful poetry. The strong binding and size make it easy to slip into my bag...." Read more

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"...Astonishingly beautiful and a necessary conversation. I am looking forward to reading some more of his literary works of art." Read more

"...The book of poems looks great from the outside. I opened it up and noticed Start Close In did not follow the Introduction...." Read more

"...It is very frustrating to read this book. The design of the book is spiffy -- sweet, small size; beautiful cover; lovely font but the execution..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's communication. They find the language beautiful and the brief commentary a great addition to this little volume.

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They appreciate the loving gaze, small size, and beautiful cover. The thought-provoking invitations are also mentioned.

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David Whyte’s poetry is inspirational!
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David Whyte’s poetry is inspirational!
This book is small but filled with beautiful poetry. The strong binding and size make it easy to slip into my bag. Each poem is followed by a paragraph explaining his inspiration. I love his poetry and highly recommend this jewel.
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  • Bruce
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and moving
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
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    This is the most beautiful book of poetry I've ever read. I hope it will speak to you as it has to me.
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  • ben
    5.0 out of 5 stars David Whyte is incredibly thoughtful.
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    Highly recommend this and all of his writings.
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  • Igo Hummaan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Print Quality, Quite Challenging (in a good way)
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    It's strange how we stereotype things, even writing or literature. Poetry is often supposed to be one of those "soft" genres of writing, not on the intellectual level of the "serious" tomes spanning 100s of pages about politics or science or the topic of the day. This book reminds me of how wrong that mindset is.

    Poetry isn't just flowery language and fluff. It can be deeply intellectual, even difficult to register at first. It can challenge you to understand; find a new way of looking at and describing things in life that our modern "give it to me in a text or tweet" minds are no longer accustomed to. Poetry of the kind found in this book, I think, is more akin to formal philosophy or even psychology, than what one might traditionally expect.

    It's going to take me many re-readings and some real thought, to really understand what I'm seeing on the page. And I'm OK with that. I may not go right out and buy 3 more poetry books, but I'm glad I got this one. Something different and definitely recommended if you find your readings are always in the realm of the academic or pure fantasy.
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  • Sandi
    5.0 out of 5 stars David Whyte’s poetry is inspirational!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
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    This book is small but filled with beautiful poetry. The strong binding and size make it easy to slip into my bag. Each poem is followed by a paragraph explaining his inspiration. I love his poetry and highly recommend this jewel.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars David Whyte’s poetry is inspirational!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2023
    This book is small but filled with beautiful poetry. The strong binding and size make it easy to slip into my bag. Each poem is followed by a paragraph explaining his inspiration. I love his poetry and highly recommend this jewel.
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  • CallMe Crazy
    5.0 out of 5 stars David Whyte - My new favorite poet ❤️
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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    Man’s search for the sacred in the mundane, the validation of solitude and the joy in dreaming as only an Irishman can. Beauty.
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  • tree
    4.0 out of 5 stars Decent enough book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023
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    I already knew that David Whyte is a good wordsmith, but something’s lacking for me. It’s sort of like an elusive shadow … you know it’s there, but can’t quite catch the focus of it.
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  • Debra L Aichele
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impactful
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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    Beautiful thought provoking invitations
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  • MBrand
    5.0 out of 5 stars My Introduction to David Whyte’s Poetry
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2020
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    I have not been someone that reads poetry. I was recently told about this author. I chose this book out of curiosity. The entire compilation pulled me in immediately. I must have been ready for these words at this juncture in my life. Astonishingly beautiful and a necessary conversation. I am looking forward to reading some more of his literary works of art.
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  • Penny Whillans
    5.0 out of 5 stars it smells
    Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2025
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    I am loving the words and format !
    The book, however, carries an aroma that is very disturbing to my senses.
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  • Jordan Bird
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short and profound
    Reviewed in Germany on December 3, 2023
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    The book is quite slim and contains several short poems (except a couple that are longer). I've found some very deep and refreshing words. I think that with poetry, the experience can vary from reader to reader. Like any collection, some poems resonate more deeply than others. The true essence lies in the subjective interpretation of the words and the connection one feels with the author's emotional state during the creation of those verses. It's a journey that depends on personal perception, and each reader may find different gems within the pages. Overall, I enjoyed it, and it has made me want to read poetry books more often.
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  • TMF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, thrilling, thought-provoking
    Reviewed in France on November 11, 2023
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    For me, so often, David Whyte expresses a thought, a concept an idea of some feeling in such a way that it lands in me with a thud, or maybe as lightly as a feather or as a gentle release and opening. I can feel thrill, oh my goodness, a sinking in or a gentle relief and gratitude as his words touch something deep within me that responds naturally and viscerally. I feel them land. I feel them touch me. I feel their effect. And it’s exquisite.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Multum in parvo
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2021
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    I only came across David Whyte recently on an Art of Manliness podcast (which is well worth a listen, man or woman).

    I love this little book and feel it only right to use some of the author's own words to review it ...

    "... a radical sense of letting ourselves alone, without even the most subtle, internal self-bullying or coercion ...

    you can fly and become free by being still and by being still here ...

    It is the man throwing away his shoes as if to enter heaven and finding himself astonished, opened at last, fallen in love with solid ground."
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  • Elizabeth P.
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    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2021
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    I write in the Forest and take this book along with me . The book cover feels good in my hands. That’s very important to me. The size is just right. It is thin and fits nicely into my small pack. There is a flap on the back of the front cover and back cover that act as book marks and I love that. Plenty of blank pages for me to write alongside this wonderful poet. I find David’s words inspirational. His poems help draw me down into my own poetic mind where I can hear the words that sit closest to my own heart. Mary Ann Burrows
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    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2021
    I write in the Forest and take this book along with me . The book cover feels good in my hands. That’s very important to me. The size is just right. It is thin and fits nicely into my small pack. There is a flap on the back of the front cover and back cover that act as book marks and I love that. Plenty of blank pages for me to write alongside this wonderful poet. I find David’s words inspirational. His poems help draw me down into my own poetic mind where I can hear the words that sit closest to my own heart. Mary Ann Burrows
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