SILENCE

From the Norwegian explorer a stunning meditation on the power of embracing silence An author for our noisy times full of a rare and deeply redemptive languor and perspective Alain de Botton Behind a cacophony of traffic noise iPhone alerts and our ever spinning thoughts an elusive notion silence lies in wait But what really is silence Where can it be found And why is it more important now than ever Erling Kagge the Norwegian adventurer and polymath once spent fifty days walking solo in Antarctica with a broken radio In this meditative charming and surprisingly powerful book he explores the power of silence and the importance of shutting out the world Whether you re in deep wilderness taking a shower or on the dance floor you can experience perfect stillness if you know where to look And from it grows self knowledge gratitude wonder and much more Take a deep breath and prepare to submerge yourself in Silence Your own South Pole is out there somewhere As an explorer Erling Kagge is world class as a writer he is equally gifted This breathtaking inspiring little book teaches us how to find precious mo