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Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words
- Narrated by: David Whyte
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
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Consolations invites listeners into a poetic and thoughtful consideration of words whose meaning and interpretation influence the paths we choose and the way we traverse them throughout our lives.
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- david
- 2023-06-23
Beautiful Wisdom
I have always loved listening to David Whyte
This is such a deeply beautiful harvest from his life‘s work as a poet and guide.
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- Cee
- 2021-03-17
Mind blowing poetic essays
Some of most beautiful and wise words I have ever come across. Completely accessible, but continues to blossom with successive readings. Generous, truthful, revelatory. The author also has a wonderful and soothing voice. 10/10
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