Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer's Odyssey to Navigate Life's Perils and Pitfalls

Fischer, Norman

ISBN 10: 1416560211 / ISBN 13: 9781416560210

Published by Free Pr, 2008

About this Item

256 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 1416560211

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sailing Home: Using the Wisdom of Homer's Odyssey to Navigate Life's Perils and Pitfalls
• Publisher: Free Pr
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1416560211
• ISBN 13: 9781416560210
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.43 kilograms

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Synopsis

Reveals the universal lessons that can be found in Homer's Greek epic, explaining how Odysseus's human struggles with divine and earthly obstacles can teach readers about living a life of purpose, managing dynamic relationships, and distinguishing between truth and deception. 40,000 first printing.

About the Author

Poet, author, and Zen priest Norman Fischer is also the founder and head teacher of the Everyday Zen Foundation. A leader of retreats worldwide, he has appeared on Oprah, PBS s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, and Michael Krasny s Forum on NPR. He lives in Muir Beach, CA."