{"product_id":"in-praise-of-retreat-finding-sanctuary-in-the-modern-world-paperback","title":"In Praise of Retreat: Finding Sanctuary in the Modern World - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKirsteen MacLeod\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFor readers of \u003ci\u003eWalden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePilgrim at Tinker Creek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Book of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Gift from the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e and other celebrations of the inner adventure.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAn utterly engaging dive into our modern ways of retreat -- where we go, why we're drawn, and how it's urgent\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom pilgrim paths to forest cabins, and from rented hermitages to arts temples and quiet havens for yoga and meditation, \u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Retreat\u003c\/i\u003e explores the pleasures and powers of this ancient practice for modern people. Kirsteen MacLeod draws on the history of retreat and personal experiences to reveal the many ways readers can step back from society to reconnect with their deepest selves -- and to their loftiest aspirations in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 21st century, disengaging, even briefly, is seen by many as self-indulgent, unproductive, and antisocial. Yet to retreat is as basic a human need as being social, and everyone can benefit, whether it's for a weekend, a month, or a lifetime. Retreat is an uncertain adventure with as many peaks and valleys as any mountain expedition, except we head inward, to recharge and find fresh energy and brave new ideas to bring back into our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirsteen MacLeod\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and yoga teacher. Her debut collection of short stories, \u003ci\u003eThe Animal Game\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 2016. Her fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction have appeared in prominent literary journals, including \u003ci\u003eThe New Quarterly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Malahat Review\u003c\/i\u003e; scores of her articles have been featured in leading Canadian magazines; and her work has been a finalist for the CBC Literary Award in creative non-fiction, among other awards. She divides her time between Kingston, Ontario, and a riverside cabin in the woods near Bancroft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768439898400,"sku":"9781770414730","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9ca3411bcc6d04b3af76e2a5b043fd06.webp?v=1780329782","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/in-praise-of-retreat-finding-sanctuary-in-the-modern-world-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}