| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
245 pages ; 21 cm |
| Summary |
Milan Kundera says in his novel Slowness that "the demon of speed is often associated with forgetting, with avoidance...and slowness with memory and confronting." With that purpose in mind-a search for presence and tranquility-Andy Merrifield set out on a journey of the soul with Gribouille, a friend's donkey, to walk amid the ruins and spectacular vistas of the Haute-Auvergne in southern France. The purposeful pace of the journey and the nobility of his humble donkey companion allow Merrifield to confront himself as well as to consider the larger mysteries of life, existence, and fulfillment. As Merrifield contemplates literature, science, truth and beauty, and the universality of nature amid the French countryside, Gribouille surprises him with his subtle wisdom. We are reminded that observing, being mindful, and being present in the moment are essential to living a fulfilled life. The Wisdom of Donkeys teaches us not only that wisdom can be found in surprising places but also that it is all around us if we but seek it. |
| Subject |
Merrifield, Andy -- Travel -- France -- Auvergne.
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Donkeys.
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Auvergne (France) -- Social life and customs.
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Country life -- France -- Auvergne.
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Peace of mind.
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Auvergne (France) -- Description and travel.
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| ISBN |
9780802715937 |
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0802715931 |
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