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The Tao of Bowie

10 Lessons from David Bowie's Life to Help You Live Yours
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The Tao of Bowie by Mark Edwards explores the intersection of David Bowie's life and the principles of Taoism. The book examines how Bowie's artistic journey and approach to life can be seen through the lens of Taoist philosophy, offering insights into living authentically and embracing change. It's a reflective and inspiring guide for fans and spiritual seekers alike.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how the iconic musician David Bowie embodies principles of Eastern philosophy, offering insights into personal growth and spirituality. It combines music history with spiritual wisdom, making it appealing for those who admire Bowie's artistry and are curious about deeper existential reflections.

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A unique take on mindfulness, meditation and meaning filtered through the life and work of David Bowie.

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What would David Bowie do?

When life gets tough, who can we turn to for help? Who will help us find happiness, meaning, and purpose? The Tao of Bowie suggests that we turn to David Bowie for guidance and use his amazing journey through life as a map to help us navigate our own.

Buddhism was central to David Bowie's life, but he was a wide-ranging thinker who also drew meaning from other sources including Jungian psychology, Nietzschean philosophy, and Gnosticism. The Tao of Bowie condenses these concepts—the ideas that inspired and supported Bowie throughout his life and career—into ten powerful lessons, each with a series of exercises, meditations, and techniques to encourage readers to apply these learnings to their own lives.

The Tao of Bowie will help readers understand who they really are, clarify their purpose in life, manage their emotions, and cope with setbacks and change. This fresh approach to the search for spirituality and happiness unites the perennial human quest for answers with the extraordinary mind and unique career of one of the most important cultural figures of the past half-century.

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The book offers a unique blend of David Bowie's eclectic wisdom and spirituality, appealing to those seeking unconventional insights. It combines elements of self-discovery with the artist's diverse influences, making it enjoyable for both Bowie enthusiasts and those interested in spiritual exploration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781911630876

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Mark Edwards has two parallel careers - as a journalist and as a trainer/ life coach. As ajournalist he began his career writing on magazines, including The Face, Arena, GQ, Esquireand Blitz. For the past 25 years his work has appeared virtually every week in the SundayTimes, and for twelve of those years he was the paper's chief pop music critic. As a coach andtrainer, he works with individuals to help them live with more purpose and meaning, and withsome of the country's most successful companies, helping them to support and develop futureleaders. All of his work is informed by mindfulness, and the Buddhist insights that underpin it.

These two parallel careers are fused together in The Tao of Bowie.

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