THE ART OF STILLNESS Adventures in Going Nowhere

Offering stillness as a way to find clarity, sanity, and the joys that endure, an essayist reads his thoughtful book with spellbinding emotional presence. His cadence and vocal tone sound so connected to the core of his message that it's hard to imagine any listener not being touched by the experience of hearing him. With soft and spare writing, he makes the point that our schedules and electronic devices allow us no time off, no relief from the external and ephemeral joys of modern life. These are ideas that seem broader than those promoting any religious or psychological approach to living fully. And as a two-hour listening experience, the author's commitment and immersion in these ideas will move many listeners to consider the stillness he describes. T.W. © AudioFile 2015, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2015]