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Discover the Sunday Times bestseller that Nigella Lawson declares "will do your soul good". From the internationally acclaimed author of Wintering comes a soothing balm for our troubled times.
Katherine May, feeling drained and overwhelmed by the relentless news cycle and pandemic-era anxieties, embarks on a quest to unravel the tightly wound threads of modern life. She ponders: might there be an alternative way of living? One that's more meaningful, more grounded, and allows for a deeper connection to our surroundings?
In this captivating journey, May delves into the restorative powers of nature, rekindling her sense of wonder. From sacred wells to wild moors, from embracing seas to starry skies, she explores the enchantment that surrounds us daily. Through mindful attention and ritual, she cultivates a more hopeful relationship with the world.
Enchantment serves as an invitation to experience life in all its sensory richness and uncover the beauty that awaits us. It's a reminder that awe isn't reserved for grand spectacles alone; the numinous is ever-present, transformed by our deliberate focus. As Cariad Lloyd puts it, this book is "a total joy... the book your soul needs right now".
May's eloquent prose guides readers towards a life of greater meaning, connection, and ease, even as monumental changes unfold across the globe. Thoughtfully crafted and beautifully written, Enchantment offers a fresh perspective on navigating our exhausted age.
Book ISBN: | 9780571378357 |
Book Author: | Katherine May |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 19 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-07-03 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages |
Book Weight: | 214g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
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