Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down.
Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May, her husband fell ill, her son stopped attending school, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job. Wintering explores how she not only endured this painful time, but embraced the singular opportunities it offered.
Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May, her husband fell ill, her son stopped attending school, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job. Wintering explores how she not only endured this painful time, but embraced the singular opportunities it offered.
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Poignant, eloquent, and full of quiet wisdom. I wasn’t sure at first, but I was soon drawn in by the sincerity with which Katherine May reflects on life’s more difficult seasons. Her insights felt deeply personal yet relatable for so many, and I found myself highlighting countless gems—words I know I’ll return to for comfort and reflection. Truly a beautiful read!
I thought this book was just about rest and retreat but it is so much more. The historical and current example of how groups and individual "winter" add so much to this. Katherine's own story is powerful.
As a sun-seeking gal, I have a fresh perspective on the transformative power of winter, rest, and giving ourselves a break when needed.
This book singlehandedly helped me out of the darkest time of my life. I want everyone to buy a copy of this book. Katherine May's writing is beautiful, Tolkien-esque, and naturalistic. She makes a snowy walk seem romantic and makes one look forward to learning how to survive the ups and downs of every day life. "Survival is a skill" was my mantra after this book, thanks to May and her wisdom. This whole book is a beautiful homage to survival.
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This beautifully written book explores how the physical experience of the season of winter (dark, cold, etc.) can help us work through the metaphorically dark and cold times in our lives. A great book to curl up with by the fireplace as the days get shorter and the nights get longer!
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