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The House of Belonging Paperback – December 1, 1997

by Dr David Whyte (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 341 ratings
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In this book, poet David Whyte turns his attention to the deepest longing of human beings - the desire to belong to people and places and the many ways of experiencing a sense of home. The House of Belonging has sold over 100,000 copies and contains some of his most beloved poems, such as The Truelove, The Journey, and Sweet Darkness. The deeply moving title poem reads as balm and benediction to wherever one finds one's home in the world, and taken together, the collection illuminates the myriad ways we belong - to others, to ourselves, and to the world.

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  1. Print length
    98 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Many Rivers Press
  4. Publication date
    December 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.5 x 8.4 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0241954630
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0962152436
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Customers praise the poetry as wonderful, uplifting, and meaningful. They find the writing beautiful, poignant, and honest. The book covers relationships, nature, and the wonders and mysteries of life and death.

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32 customers mention "Poetry quality"32 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the poetry in the book. They find the writing wonderful, with words that resonate with them. The author uses beautiful language and understands the human soul. Many describe the poems as easy to read and soothing, covering relationships, nature, and subtle experiences. Overall, readers consider it a special book that they plan to pass on to someone special.

"...His language is easy and sitting with a poem for longer than it takes to read it feels like a visit with a close friend...." Read more

"...His writings cover relationships, nature, subtle experiences that are so incredibly human in their nature that we don't realize what is happening in..." Read more

"...I really resonate to David Whyte poems. His writing touches my soul." Read more

"This book holds some of my favorite poems by this sensitive, inspiring poet. I've just ordered a second book as a gift." Read more

15 customers mention "Uplifting"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting and comforting. They appreciate the meaningful imagery, language, and understanding of the human soul. The history, travel, nature, and self-awareness through life are vivid and satisfying. The poetry is beautiful and really hits home. Overall, readers find the book refreshingly insightful and positive.

"...The emotional descriptions of love, relationships, history, travel, nature & self awareness through life are vivid and satisfying...." Read more

"...As the title would suggest its predominant theme is belonging, and of coming to feel belonging by coming to recognize yourself, or the struggle to..." Read more

"...where I have lived my entire life, so the imagery for me is deep and meaningful. :)" Read more

"David Whyte's The House of Belonging is refreshingly insightful respecting the phenomena of aloneness, a sense of belonging, and the struggle and..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's beauty. They find it well-crafted, poignant, and honest.

"This is beautiful. I have both the Audible version which is my favorite 'book' to listen to when I am driving, over and over and over...." Read more

"...the last one is stunning." Read more

"...poetry than they are always moving, beautifully crafted, poignant and honest. I have shelves full of poetry but Whyte's are among my very favorites." Read more

"...poetry, a companion that demands the remembrance of what is true and real. A strong ability to comfort and strengthen by rekindling wonder." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's nature themes. They mention it covers relationships, subtle experiences, and the wonder and mystery of nature, life, and death.

"...The emotional descriptions of love, relationships, history, travel, nature & self awareness through life are vivid and satisfying...." Read more

"...His writings cover relationships, nature, subtle experiences that are so incredibly human in their nature that we don't realize what is happening in..." Read more

"...recommend this book for anyone who appreciates the wonder and mystery of nature, life and death. Whyte's words will surely touch your heart!" Read more

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  • Elizabeth Sorek
    5.0 out of 5 stars Poetry you can relate to
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023
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    I had another of David Whyte's books and I find his poetry so relevant and deeply expressive. The emotional descriptions of love, relationships, history, travel, nature & self awareness through life are vivid and satisfying. His language is easy and sitting with a poem for longer than it takes to read it feels like a visit with a close friend. I recommend a visit to the virtual oasis Whyte creates. Your calm state of mind 😌 will be your reward.
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  • Thyme Management
    5.0 out of 5 stars Yoga students ask or email inquiring to what I read in class: Poems from this book.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
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    This is beautiful. I have both the Audible version which is my favorite 'book' to listen to when I am driving, over and over and over. Each time I listen, I discover something new in David Whyte's storytelling. It is a masterpiece. This is one of my favorite books of his - I read from it in my yoga classes and students always ask or email asking for the source.

    This is a 'generationless' book. I am in my late 40's, and I found many of his words resonating with me at this point in my life but also could have felt the same way in my 20's. The writings leave the reader feeling expansive and connected to life. His writings cover relationships, nature, subtle experiences that are so incredibly human in their nature that we don't realize what is happening in our hearts, mind and body while we are moving through them. It is only afterward and with reflection where we become clear. I highly recommend this book.
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  • LOVELIFEGRATEFUL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful poems House of Belonging
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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    I love the protective cover on the original white paperback. I really resonate to David Whyte poems. His writing touches my soul.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars His Poetry Makes Me Aware Of Myself
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2007
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    A few weeks ago I started listening to David Whyte's Clear Mind Wild Heart. I kept having to stop the playback to think about what he said, and rewind to hear parts again. At times I realized I had already heard one of the six CD's but it had so much depth in it that it was like listening to a new CD.

    Naturally I wanted to read a book of his poetry (he'd read many of his poems in the CD's). I was not disappointed. Even having heard them, reading them to myself I was surprised that he crystallized and spoke what I was thinking and feeling, seemingly knowing it better than I myself.

    As the title would suggest its predominant theme is belonging, and of coming to feel belonging by coming to recognize yourself, or the struggle to recognize yourself. His method is not to be obscure but to be observant and put that into language that you ... well I have a quote of his that says, "Poetry is the art of creating language against which there is no defense." He does just that. I am coming to understand more and more how he believes we must all set aside time to write, mediate, pray, or read poetry. They are all variations on the theme of observing who we are, the world around us, and how we can belong in that world and in our own skins. If you are on the journey to find belonging I'd whole heartily recommend the couple hours it takes to read this poetry.
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  • gaslight44
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful poetry
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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    If you are a fan of David Whyte then you probably already have this book!! However if you don't, you might enjoy it. I LOVE it!
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  • Deborah Taylor-Hough
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, meaningful poetry
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016
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    I've been listening to CD's which were recorded of David Whyte speaking to groups where he shares his poetry, his stories, his insights, and his wonderfully soft Scottish voice. Now I'm finding that reading his poetry for myself with my eyes and my ears rather than his voice and his interpretation, it lending new depths of personal meaning for me. Gotta love that. Also, much of the work in this book is set in the Pacific Northwest where I have lived my entire life, so the imagery for me is deep and meaningful. :)
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  • shamsi ruhe
    4.0 out of 5 stars every poem wasn't perfect. i only say that because i find so ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015
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    every poem wasn't perfect. i only say that because i find so many of his poems to be perfect. the last one is stunning.
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  • Mar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every poem a gem
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
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    This book holds some of my favorite poems by this sensitive, inspiring poet. I've just ordered a second book as a gift.
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  • Andrea K.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A poignant exploration of belonging
    Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2022
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    David Whyte explores the sense of belonging as opposed to the feeling of being alone, in a meaningful and relatable way. I will definitely read more of his work!👍🏼
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  • Ioanna in Europe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking, deep connections
    Reviewed in Germany on July 14, 2019
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    Poetry that must be read over and over again, its heart slowly and deeply unfolded, finding meaning and joy with each new reading. I welcome David's poems, close my eyes and let the words enter my soul, filling me with solace, erasing doubt, reassuring me that I am not alone. He writes poetry so that we ordinary humans can be understood. We are seen, we are consoled, his words balm for the soul.
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  • Sandra Anthony
    5.0 out of 5 stars Goes straight to the heart
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2012
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    I read something from this collection of poems almost every day as a sort of grounding exercise. It helps me centre myself. The poems can be both challenging and comforting (which may seem strange, but Whyte holds you gently while encouraging you to look into your deeper self and to think about your place in the world). The words often seem to by-pass my brain and go straight to my heart. It may not be like this for everyone, but the subject matter - aloneness and belonging - has a particular resonance for me.
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  • Livity
    5.0 out of 5 stars A balm for the soul
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2022
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    Like words from the favourite Uncle you always wished for…
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  • Jason Dionne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2018
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