Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words

By: David Whyte

Narrated by: David Whyte

With the imagery of a poet and the reflection of a philosopher, David Whyte turns his attention to 52 ordinary words, each its own particular doorway into the underlying currents of human life.

Beginning with "Alone" and closing with "Work", each chapter is a meditation on meaning and context, an invitation to shift and broaden our perspectives on the inevitable vicissitudes of life: pain and joy, honesty and anger, confession and vulnerability, the experience of feeling besieged and the desire to run away from it all. Through this lens, procrastination may be a necessary ripening; hiding an act of freedom; and shyness the appropriate confusion and helplessness that accompanies the first stage of revelation.

Consolations invites listeners into a poetic and thoughtful consideration of words whose meaning and interpretation influence the paths we choose and the way we traverse them throughout our lives.

©2014 David Whyte (P)2019 David Whyte

Invokes Productive Pondering….

I have followed David Whyte for years and used his various works for myself and my clients. His voice, Welsh accent and his written/spoken words place him and his work in a special, sacred place which promotes healing at soul depth.

What a lovely listen

What David Whyte shares with the world makes my life better, and I can’t thank him enough. I bought this book to read but really knew listening to him read it, share it would be wonderful and it was!

The power of words

Wonderful and surprising definitions of words we think we know. Lovely to hear the poet David Whyte reading his own work.

A healing friend on life's not so easy journey.

This is the kindest and most insightful book I have ever picked up. I'm not sure I would be where I am without it., and this is not so much a book for me but more of a favorite song. it's a constant companion for me .

The connection of words resonating with heart.

The personal voice & tone with details of depth. The ability to stir thought & emotion-leaving a peacefulness. Lovely.

So Profound

This book changed my life. I’ve recommended it everyone in my life! This is such a beautiful book.

Thoughtful, helpful, necessary, useful and true. Also, quietly, profoundly practiced yet humble.

Easy to listen with, not just to, as the write speaks. Thoughtful, helpful, necessary, useful and true. Also, quietly, profoundly practiced yet humble. Eminently shareable, so many ah-ha’s, and you got that right, mister’s!

Timely

When the student is ready the teacher appears. Poignant and succinct. Thank you David Whyte.

Putting into words what we always knew within ourselves

Got the book and audible and enjoyed reading this along while hearing Mr Whyte read aloud the text in a measured and deliberate manner. Allowed time for the mind to process what was said and written.

The magical combination of truth, storytelling and art

It’s hard to describe how beautiful, profound and loving David Whyte’s words are. If his work resonates, you’ll love this. If you don’t know his work yet, starting here is a great way to get to know his way of telling the truth. I loved the format of this book and plan to return to it often. Mr. Whyte’s words work a deep magic in my heart and this book was no exception.