Items related to A Man's Journey to Simple Abundance
Synopsis
A companion volume to Simple Abundance examines the departures, crossroads, and destinations that occur in a man's life, bringing together more than fifty essays by such figures as musician Sting, producer David Brown, and essayist Rick Bass. Simultaneous.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
Sarah Ban Breathnach wanted to offer men the same reflective book that she offered women in Simple Abundance. Yet, she also knew that she needed a man to help her represent an authentic male experience, a book that mined beneath the "Men Are from Mars" stereotypes and "Iron John" expectations. So she joined forces with Michael Segell, former "Men's Mind" columnist for Esquire and author of Standup Guy. From there, the duo gathered these contemplative, humorous, and mature essays written by a diverse sampling of men, including a backwoods hermit, mystical rabbi, and world renowned rock star.
Segell writes the poignant introductions to the essays while Ban Breathnach inserts her personal responses at the end of particularly provocative essays. At times she sounds like an interloper in a "boy's only" tree fort club, her comments sounding out of place within these private moments of male bonding. Yet she forces readers, men and women alike, to acknowledge the feminine within the male experience, a lofty goal that we tend to resist. Contributors include Sting, who talks about the difference between thrill seeking and risk taking in "Let Your Soul Be Your Rookie." Adventure writer Tim Cahill writes about "The Bravest Thing I Ever Did"--face his panic disorder as his vomited his way through an un-aired television interview. And Thomas Moore speaks to the ecstasy of melding spirituality and sexuality. --Gail Hudson
About the Author
Sarah Ban Breathnach's work celebrates quiet joys, simple pleasures, and everyday epiphanies. What began as a personal safari to unearth her authentic self, transformed into her number one New York Times bestsellers Simple Abundance: a Daybook of Comfort and Joy, and Something More: Excavating your Authentic Self. She is the publisher of Simple Abundance Press, as well as president and CEO of Simple Abundance Inc. She divides her time between Maryland and New york.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0743506812
- ISBN 13 9780743506816
- BindingAudio Cassette
- Number of pages5
- EditorMichael Segell
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
A Man's Journey to Simple Abundance: Sarah Ban Breathnach and Friends
Published by
Simon & Schuster Sound Ideas, Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A., 2000
ISBN 10: 0743506812
ISBN 13: 9780743506816
Used
Seller: The Yard Sale Store, Narrowsburg, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Audio Book. Condition: Good. 4 Cassettes withdrawn from the library in the clamshell case. Some shelf wear and scuff to the box. Some library markings to the box and the tapes.The audio cassettes are in individual slots, protected and clear sounding. Each cassette is individually tested before shipping. Enjoy this worthwhile AUDIO CASSETTE tape performance. Seller Inventory # Audio4N90109137
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Man's Journey to Simple Abundance
Published by
Simon & Schuster Audio, UNITED STATES, 2000
ISBN 10: 0743506812
ISBN 13: 9780743506816
Used
Seller: The Yard Sale Store, Narrowsburg, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AUDIO CASSETTE. Condition: Good. 4 AUDIO CASSETTE EDITION. We will test each cassette prior to shipping for reliable sound. You will receive a worthwhile set. Enjoy this AUDIO CASSETTE PERFORMANCE for your home and library. Seller Inventory # 202013149867438
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
A Man's Journey to Simple Abundance
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 32-0743506812-G
Quantity: 1 available