A Field Guide to Getting Lost
A Field Guide to Getting Lost
Rebecca Solnit
Matt Mullenweg
Matt Mullenweg recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Sarah Lewis
Perfect for someone trying to unlock their passion and is getting up the nerve to chart a new path. - Sarah Lewis
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A Field Guide to Getting Lost

A Field Guide to Getting Lost

Rebecca Solnit
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Rebecca Solnit
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In "A Field Guide to Getting Lost," Rebecca Solnit invites us on an introspective journey that meanders through the vast landscapes of uncertainty and the uncharted territories of the human condition. With her characteristic eloquence and depth, Solnit weaves together personal anecdotes, cultural history, and philosophical musings to explore the nuances of disorientation and the transformative power of letting go of the familiar. This book is not just a guide for navigating the physical wilderness but a profound meditation on the art of being lost as a gateway to discovery, self-reflection, and connection to the world around us. Through the lens of her own life experiences, Solnit delves into the essence of wanderlust, the allure of the unknown, and the beauty found in the spaces between destinations. "A Field Guide to Getting Lost" is a compelling invitation to embrace the uncertainty, to wander with purpose and openness, and to find in the act of losing oneself a path to true insight and understanding. It's a testament to the unexpected joys and revelations that await when we dare to lose sight of the shore and venture into unknown waters.

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Released
2005
7 Jul
Length
209
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Perfect for someone trying to unlock their passion and is getting up the nerve to chart a new path. - Sarah Lewis
Matt Mullenweg recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Leave the door open for the unknown, the door into the dark. That’s where the most important things come from, where you yourself came from, and where you will go.
— Rebecca Solnit, A Field Guide to Getting Lost

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