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Midlife and the Great Unknown
- Narrated by: David Whyte
- Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins
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Publisher's Summary
When you find yourself suddenly without bearings, as Dante Alighieri voiced so well centuries ago, where will you look for guidance? Throughout the ages, teaches David Whyte, the language of poetry has held a special power to hazard ourselves boldly at the "fierce edges" of our lives.
On Midlife and the Great Unknown, you will engage with poetic imagination as it was meant to be experienced: as your companion and guide for the challenging terrain of midlife. Join this Yorkshire-born poet and bestselling author to explore:
The language of poetry can "emancipate" you into the next phase of your existence, teaches David Whyte. It can help you break through obstacles and give you courage to take necessary risks. Drawing from the wisdom of fellow poets Rainer Maria Rilke, Emily Dickinson, and Seamus Heaney, Whyte invites you to boldly engage in a conversation with the second half of your life on Midlife and the Great Unknown.
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- Jack O'Sullivan
- 23-07-2023
Delightful
Whyte leaves listeners spellbound with his rich infusion of story, poetry and prose. Thanks David for such beautiful words and the introduction to some giants of poetry.
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- john
- 10-06-2016
Poetry and wisdom
I can recommend for anyone to take some time out and listen to David Whyte. Thanks.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-2018
Stunning
As always, David leads us into the exquisite depths of what it means to be human.
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- mark devan
- 15-09-2018
Simply brilliant work!
Insightful and practical wisdom for midlife delivered through poetry by David Whyte. I really enjoyed it and felt it was written just for me. Will be listening to this it again and again.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-08-2021
Utterly magnificent
I absolutely drank in the entirety of this poetic offering. David’s voice, life musings and poetry senses into the depths of what it means to be human in all its nuances. Deeply profound and utterly magnificent. I could listen to the whole thing again and catch new insights. Thank you for sharing your gifts David.
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- Sarah McCure
- 25-10-2023
Deeply nourishing
When life’s academic and analytical machinations threaten to undo my soul connection with the great universal wildness.. Davids voice and vision bring me home.. thank you.
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