Description: Crossing the Unknown Sea by David Whyte Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Now in paperback, this is the new guide to revitalizing the world of work from David Whyte--"a poet who works in the land of the bottom line" ("The New York Times"). The book shows how poetry and practicality reinforce each other to give every aspect of readers lives meaning and direction. Publisher Description Crossing the Unknown Sea is about reuniting the imagination with our day to day lives. It shows how poetry and practicality, far from being mutually exclusive, reinforce each other to give every aspect of our lives meaning and direction. For anyone who wants to deepen their connection to their lifes work-or find out what their lifes work is-this book can help navigate the way.Whyte encourages readers to take risks at work that will enhance their personal growth, and shows how burnout can actually be beneficial and used to renew professional interest. He asserts that too many people blindly trudge through a mediocre work life because so many "busy" tasks prevent significant reflection and analysis of job satisfaction. People often turn to spiritual practice or religion to nurture their souls, but overlook how work can actually be our greatest opportunity for discovery and growth. Crossing the Unknown Sea combines poetry, gifted storytelling and Whytes personal experience to reveal works potential to fulfill us and bring us closer to ultimate freedom and happiness. Author Biography Poet David Whyte grew up among the hills and valleys of Yorkshire, England. The author of four books of poetry, he is one of the few poets to take his perspectives on creativity into the field of organizational development, where he works with many American and international companies. He holds a degree in Marine Zoology, and has traveled extensively, including working as a naturalist guide and leading anthropological and natural history expeditions.He lives with his family in the Pacific Northwest. Details ISBN 1573229148 ISBN-13 9781573229142 Title Crossing the Unknown Sea Author David Whyte Format Paperback Year 2002 Pages 272 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc GE_Item_ID:98181446; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781573229142
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Book Title: Crossing the Unknown Sea : Work As a Pilgrimage of Identity
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2002
Topic: Human Resources & Personnel Management, Careers / General, Personal Growth / General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Item Height: 0.6 in
Genre: Poetry, Self-Help, Psychology, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 8.2 Oz
Author: David Whyte
Item Length: 8.3 in
Item Width: 5.1 in
Format: Trade Paperback