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Silence: In the Age of Noise

Erling Kagge, Transl. Becky L. Crook
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Silence: In the Age of Noise

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Erling Kagge, Transl. Becky L. Crook

Silence: In the Age of Noise

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

131

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

13,029 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Silence: In the Age of Noise?

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.

4.1

13,029 ratings

64%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

131

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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