Looking in the Distance: The Human Search For Meaning - Hardcover

Holloway, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841955353 ISBN 13: 9781841955353

Publisher: Canongate Books, 2004

Synopsis

As with all his books, Holloway peppers his lively prose with an eclectic selection of pithy writings from poets, philosophers and novelists from around the world and across the centuries. The resulting book presents a brilliantly argued thesis that is both challenging and empowering. In the manner of the best work by Alain de Botton, Looking in the Distance is accessible, funny, serious, hopeful and heartfelt - a book that will change your life.

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About the Author

Richard Holloway was Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. A former Gresham Professor of Divinity and Chairman of the Joint Board of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, he is a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His books include On Forgiveness, Looking in the Distance, Godless Morality, Doubts and Loves, Between the Monster and the Saint and Leaving Alexandria, which won the PEN/Ackerley Prize 2013 and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2013. Richard Holloway has written for many newspapers in Britain, including The Times, Guardian, Observer, Herald and the Scotsman. He has also presented many series for BBC television and radio.

Edition details

• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841955353
• ISBN 13: 9781841955353
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240