Silence: In the Age of Noise

É bom mas esperava mais do silêncio

The book is about inner silence. Nicely written, engaging.

J'ai trouvé ce livre dans une bibliothèque en vacances, et j'ai décidé de l'acheter pour pouvoir le terminer.Chaque chapitre provoque une profonde réflexion.Une pause bienvenue dans le tumulte.

We live in a busy world. It's loud, it's chaotic, and it's a non-stop race in one of a million different ways. Everything is connected--and while that proves convenient at times, other times that connectivity thanks to technology creates a huge gap in our lives. I'm a hiker--and I adore the opportunities to go on remote hikes and not encounter other people... as a people person that may seem odd, but it was my way to "get away" and really clear my head. Ironically, I used to hike with any of a number of playlists going, letting the music motivate me. I haven't listened to music on a hike in years.Around the time I gave up on music during hikes and walks, I was turned onto minimalism. While minimalism and silence may not go hand-in-hand, they are both ideas and concepts that have come on with a maturity and better understanding of what is important in the world. I find myself now teaching my daughters about the importance of little things, and how big they can seem and how much we can learn. Looking at two blades of grass on the surface sounds boring, but when you get down to the details it is fascinating. Silence is the same.This book was recommended by my father who is a wise 68. He is one of the wisest people I know--so I bought the book and read it last week. It's a potentially quick read, but that's dangerous. A book like this needs to be taken slowly and digested. Philosophical at it's core, you need to allow yourself the time to really soak up what Kagge is saying... if you can do that, you'll be better for it. You'll appreciate things you never considered before, and life will be richer.

Tenting 3 months on Antarctica was a highlight of my life. When I read samples of this book of one of my childhood heroes, I saw, that this is a book to read, if you look for the strength and inner peace of silence. Slow sentences, simple but deep thoughts, fresh air. I intentionally was reading it really slowly, for not being able to finish it quickly. This was a good journey for me to me. Thanks a lot Erling!