Breathing in Manhattan

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Carola Speads - The German Jewish Gymnastics Instructor Who Brought Mindfulness to America

By Christoph Ribbat

Series: Culture & Theory

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Breathing in Manhattan by Christoph Ribbat explores the intricate history of Manhattan, focusing on the cultural and social transformations that have shaped the city. Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, the book examines the dynamic tension between the area's architectural landscapes and its vibrant communities. The narrative invites readers to understand the complexity of Manhattan's past and its ongoing influence on global culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the historical and social dynamics of New York City, particularly Manhattan. It offers a unique perspective by exploring the city's rich narrative through a series of captivating snapshots, perfect for those interested in history and urban life.

Breathing in Manhattan

A biography of a German Jewish refugee entangled with an irreverent history of modern mindfulness.

Description

In 1938, gymnastics instructor Carola Spitz escaped from Nazi Germany. In New York, she transformed into Carola Speads, a revered teacher of mindfulness. She practised breathing techniques with clients in her Central Park West studio until she was 97 years old.

Now Christoph Ribbat combines her gripping biography with the histories of modern bodywork and breathing experiments. He illuminates the tension between self-help fads and 20th-century catastrophes.

Accessible and quirky, Breathing in Manhattan appeals to both experts and non-experts alike: to readers of Jewish history, students of New York City, and anyone attracted by—or sceptical of—the promises of mindfulness.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783837667097

Publisher: Transcript Verlag

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: Germany

Imprint: Transcript Verlag

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 15.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 134

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American & Canadian History Christoph Ribbat History & Military Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development Series: Culture & Theory

About the Author

Christoph Ribbat is a Professor of American Studies at Universität Paderborn (Germany). He was a Humboldt Fellow at MIT and Boston University and a Fulbright Scholar at The Cooper Union, New York. His work has been translated into fourteen languages.