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Lädt ... Notes on the Need for Beauty: An Intimate Look at Essential Qualityvon J. Ruth Gendler
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The introduction of this book reads, "Beauty, like every other quality -- courage, fear, ugliness, trust, truth, wisdom -- is a part of us and apart from us, inside us and outside us, personal and impersonal. Beauty invites us to build bridges and make connections between the senses and the soul, between contemplation and expression, between ourselves and the world." In this wide-ranging and deeply felt book, artist and writer J. Ruth Gendler invites us to reclaim and celebrate the often misunderstood quality of beauty as one of the most profound and essential forces in our lives. Drawing upon observations from art and mythology, science and nature, contemporary culture and personal experience, the author looks at her subject in its most generous implications -- not simply as a reflection of surface and image, but as a pathway to wholeness, integrity, coherence, and ultimately, to love. Written with curiosity, courage, a discerning eye and a lyrical sensibility, and illustrated with evocative line drawings by the author, Notes on the Need for Beauty displays the strong personal voice that has made her previous book, The Book of Qualities so beloved. It is a work to savor and to share. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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An Intimate Look at an Essential Quality
by J. Ruth Gendler
I really enjoyed this well rounded and well presented kinda romantic book on the many facets of beauty. This style really flowed for me because each part was defined and explored in such a loving way that I felt supported and informed all at the same time. Each section had thought provoking quotes, neat stories and a whole bunch of ponders that helped me to see the truth that beauty is far more than skin deep.
There were cute drawings throughout that gave a wonderful mystique to this interesting and inspirational read. I feel like this messenger is a preciously woven tapestry that I will continue to learn from for many years to come. I would recommend this book to anyone contemplating where the glory and abundance of life can truly be found. Thanks, J.
Love & Light,
Riki Frahmann