1
of
1
Consolations
The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 4,235 ratings, 507 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Hardback
$3600
$3999
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
OVERNIGHT NZ-WIDE DELIVERY
Found a better price? Request a price match
Consolations
$3600
$3999
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Latest News
Why I Started Reading Cosy Romance
For years, my sister-in-law and I have joked that I need to fall in love...
Magical Athlete - The Board Game for Non-Board Gamers!
Is the board game Magical Athlete the 'Board Game of the Year' for non-board gamers?
Books for the Person Who Dreams Big
I've always been a dreamer. I've always been drawn to people who take an idea,...
Liv Sisson visits Book Hero
We were so lucky to have geologist and author Liv Sisson visit us at Book...
Suzanne Paul visits Book Hero
We were so excited to have THE iconic Suzanne Paul visit Book Hero last week...
See moreDavid Whyte explores the underlying meaning of 52 ordinary words, with an introduction by Maria Popova of Brain Pickings .
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
Consolations by David Whyte delves into the intricate and multifaceted nature of human emotions and experiences, offering profound reflections on the aspects of life that often evoke discomfort and unease. Whyte courageously addresses themes such as loss, heartbreak, vulnerability, and fear, providing a fresh and insightful perspective that encourages readers to embrace these challenges rather than avoid them.
Each chapter in this soul-stirring collection begins with a single evocative word and builds into a deep, lyrical meditation. Starting with 'Alone' and culminating with 'Work', Whyte's poetic prose explores a rich tapestry of human experiences, inviting readers to reconsider conventional interpretations and to find new meanings in the trials and triumphs of daily life.
Whyte's approach is one of profound empathy and understanding, characterised by his ability to navigate the paradoxes inherent in the human condition. He posits that pain and joy, honesty and anger, confession and vulnerability are not mutually exclusive but rather integral parts of a whole. His contemplations on feeling overwhelmed, the impulse to escape, and the necessity of facing our truths are both challenging and comforting, providing solace in their honesty.
In Consolations, procrastination is reimagined as a period of natural maturation, hiding as an expression of freedom, and shyness as the initial step towards self-discovery. Through Whyte's poetic lens, these often-misunderstood experiences become necessary components of personal growth and self-awareness.
This collection invites readers to a poetic and philosophical exploration of language and meaning, encouraging a deeper engagement with the words that shape our lives. Whyte's reflections do not just comfort; they challenge and inspire, offering a renewed sense of clarity and inspiration with each page turned. Consolations is not only a book for those seeking comfort but also for those yearning to enrich their understanding of the human experience in all its complexities.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Consolations by David Whyte is highly praised for its profound impact and eloquence. Readers describe it as a book that reorients one's perspective and offers deep, lasting wisdom. The essays are noted for their beauty and thoughtfulness, encouraging a reassessment of language and meaning. This is a book many readers intend to keep close indefinitely, finding its soulful insights both powerful and essential.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786897633
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 November 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Contributors:
- Introduction by Maria Popova
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 276g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Internationally acclaimed poet David Whyte makes his home in the Pacific Northwest, where rain and changeable skies remind him of the other, more distant homes from which he comes: Yorkshire, Wales and Ireland. He holds a degree in Marine Zoology, honorary degrees from Neumann University in Pennsylvania and Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia, and is an Associate Fellow of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford. He is the author of eight volumes of poetry and four books of prose, as well as a collection of audio recordings.
Also by David Whyte
View all-
Essentials
Essentials by David Whyte is a masterful collection of poetry that immerses the reader in the very essence of lived experience. These poems traverse the tapestry of human life, capturing moments of profound beauty and raw emotion. Through the subtle shifts of daily life, the transformative power of changing seasons, and the inevitable cycles of joy and sorrow, Whyte's verses...Hardback$3500Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Consolations II
David Whyte's Consolations use everyday words to present us with a prism through which to better understand ourselves and the lives we walk through. At the request of readers globally, Whyte returns with fifty-two short, elegant meditations on a single word, ranging from 'Anxiety' to 'Body', 'Freedom', 'Shame', and 'Moon'. He embraces their nuances, amplitudes, and depths and, in doing...Hardback$4000Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Corporate Human Rights Violations
This book develops an analysis of the historical, political and legal contexts behind current demands by NGOs and the United Nations Human Rights Council to hold corporations accountable for their human rights violations. Based on an analysis of the range of mechanisms of accountability that currently exist, it argues that those demands are a response to the failure of neo-liberal...Paperback$8999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
More from Philosophy & Psychology
View all-
Atomic Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear is a transformative guide that demonstrates how tiny, incremental changes in behaviour can fundamentally reshape your life. Rather than urging sweeping transformations, Clear advocates for the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions. Whether itβs performing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes earlier, or making a brief, focused phone call, these minuscule adjustments,...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
How Lucky Am I
The first full book featuring social media sensation Mr. Skelly, with over 5 million global followers, a skeleton who teaches us that life is a gift to be treasured, reminding us how lucky we all are to live in this present moment. For readers of The Book of Gifts and The Little Frogβs Guide to Self Care. In this poignant,...Hardback$4299Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offers an enriching journey through the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, distilled into a format meant for modern readers' daily use. This compelling book is structured as a day-by-day guide, bringing wisdom, insight, and guidance from esteemed Stoic philosophers like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius directly to your life. Each day unveils...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Happiness Trap
Free yourself from depression, anxiety, and insecurity, and instead, build a rich and meaningful life with the world's best-selling guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Over 1 million copies sold! The Happiness Trap by Dr. Russ Harris is an illuminating and transformative guide designed to help readers navigate the challenging landscape of modern life. As an expert in ACT,...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The DOSE Effect
The DOSE Effect offers small habits to boost your brain chemistry. "This book will help you find more motivation, create deeper connections, energise your body, and destress your mind," says Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk. Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesnβt have to be. Todayβs fast-paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Lessons on Living
Bestselling author Nigel Latta's simple psychological toolkit for life's ups and downs. Over thirty years working as a clinical psychologist, Nigel Latta assembled a personal toolkit based on three simple principles. These principles helped him to be more resilient, joyful, and attuned to what matters most. The same principles have helped him through some difficult times as well, such as...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Winner's Formula
The Neuroscience of Peak Performance, Success, and Happiness Why do some people win all the time? Why do others languish? From Olympians to Formula 1 drivers, addicts to billionaires, cognitive neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman has spent decades working to help people understand how to succeed. In The Winner's Formula, Kerry explains what goes on in your brain when you are...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
In the drab and oppressive world of 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell introduces us to Winston Smith, a man haunted by the omnipresent surveillance and control exercised by the Party and its enigmatic leader, Big Brother. Winston works diligently at the Ministry of Truth, where his job is to alter historical records to fit the ever-changing narrative dictated by the...Paperback$1299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Aroha
Aroha by Dr Hinemoa Elder is an enlightening exploration of timeless Maori wisdom, intricately woven into a contemporary context. This top-selling non-fiction title from New Zealand in 2021 introduces readers to 52 traditional Maori proverbs, known as whakataukΔ«, each offering a profound lesson for every week of the year. Dr Elder, a respected Maori psychiatrist, delves into these powerful sayings...Hardback$2400Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a profound exploration of lifeβs universal lessons, delicately illustrated and rich with narrative depth. This heartfelt story introduces readers to four unlikely friends: a curious boy, a tiny yet thoughtful mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse. Together, they find themselves traversing challenging and sometimes treacherous...Hardback$4000Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Strangers
The must-read memoir of the end of a marriage and the start of a personal revolution, based on the iconic Modern Love essay in the New York Times and perfect for fans of Glennon Doyle. "A beautifully written eulogy for the loss of a relationship" β Joyce Carol Oates How do we go on when a loved one betrays us?...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Man's Search For Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl is a profound, thought-provoking memoir and psychological exploration that delves into the harrowing experiences of life in Nazi concentration camps, intertwined with the authorβs groundbreaking theories on existential psychology. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, offering a beacon of hope and a roadmap for finding purpose...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 160,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
