Awe
Book description
A National Bestseller!
"Read this book to connect with your highest self.”
—Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bittersweet and Quiet
“We need more awe in our lives, and Dacher Keltner has written the definitive book on where to find it.”
—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Awe as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
We all struggle sometimes with feeling flat and uninspired. In plain English, this bright book is a welcome reminder to keep your eyes and ears open, to engage with nature and beauty and your own childlike sense of curiosity.
Consider this my consent that I’m available to take part in the author’s scientific studies of the art of “Everyday Wonder.”
I always wondered, “What is this feeling of Oneness I find in nature?” Dacher Keltner’s book has answered my question—Awe.
This book blends his scientific research with his personal experience of awe. After all the losses of the Covid years, experiencing awe brings me hope, helps me feel connected to something greater than myself. Recalling the times I’d explored the California forests with my dear husband, who passed away during Covid, I resonated with Keltner’s discussion of exploring nature with his brother, who recently passed away.
He says he still feels his brother’s presence in the natural world…
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