Silence: In the Age of Noise
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
131
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Erling Kagge's Silence, translated by Becky L. Crook, explores the significance of silence in our noisy world. Kagge shares his experiences and insights, encouraging individuals to find inner peace and mindfulness through moments of quietness. The book combines personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections on the transformative power of silence.
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Erling Kagge's Silence, translated by Becky L. Crook, is celebrated for its poetic and philosophical reflections on the importance of silence in a fast-paced world. Critics highlight its contemplative and accessible prose, though some find it lacks depth in practical applications. Overall, it's praised for prompting readers to appreciate and seek out moments of quietude.
A contemplative and introspective reader will appreciate Silence by Erling Kagge and translated by Becky L. Crook. Fans of Pico Iyer's The Art of Stillness or Tara Brach's Radical Acceptance will find Kagge's insights into solitude and inner peace particularly resonant.
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