7/31/2022 0 Comments The Wild Silence by Raynor WinnI have been playing around with various structures to review books. What are the questions that I should ask myself after reading a book? How do I crystallize the messages in the book best? I'm sure this is an ever-evolving process for me, just like anything. But I like to think most about how the book changed me and my perspectives because, isn't that the whole point outside of entertainment? General Impressions
who should read it?People who have been on long distance hikes or are interested in long distance hike could really gain another perspective from reading this book. how the book changed me?This book highlights how important these experiences are to have with loved ones and with myself for as long as I possibly can. It reminds me that the challenges experienced in the process of long distance backpacking are far outweighed by the fulfillment that comes from feeling alive and in tune with our bodies, the present moment, and the natural world. Top 3 Quotes1. At what point in our lives does cynicism take over from instinct? When do we stop feeling the softness of the rain on our face and start worrying about being wet? … When do we make the switch from being part of the natural world to being an observer with an assumed right to control it?
2. A wild unity had crept into our veins and our future was defined by it. 3. Maybe aging really is all in the mind. Possibly the best way to defy it isn’t through expensive serums, endless hours at the gym and overly sharp scalpels, but simply by trusting our bodies to be strong and capable as they ever were, being in the wild outdoors whenever we can and not spending too long looking in the mirror.
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