by Henry David Thoreau
Recommended by Maria Popova
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Philosophy, and Social Sciences.
Henry David Thoreau?s Journal was his life?s work: the daily practice of writing that accompanied his daily walks, the workshop where he developed his books and essays, and a project in its own right?one of the most intensive explorations ever made of the everyday environment, the revolving seasons, and the changing self. It is a treasure trove of ...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Philosophy, and Social Sciences.
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Maria Popova
“A book I continue to consider an existential Bible of secular scripture.”
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“Soft-spoken, heavily illustrated fable built from short dialogues and watercolor sketches. Each spread pairs a spare line of text with a loose drawing, so the pleasure is visual and aphoristic rather than narrative; readers collect felt-true sentences more than plot. Most useful when you want quick consolations, a prompt for conversation with a child, or a pause during a rough day. Limiting if you want sustained argument, concrete advice, or tightly plotted storytelling: the repetition of gentleness can feel sentimental or thin after a while.”
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