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Gretel Ehrlich

    Gretel Ehrlich is een Amerikaanse auteur wiens werken zich vaak verdiepen in het landschap en de geest van het Amerikaanse Westen. Door haar essays, romans en poëzie onderzoekt ze de relatie tussen mens en natuur, verlies en veerkracht. Haar schrijven valt op door zijn lyrische kwaliteit en diepgaande begrip van de ruige schoonheid en emotionele resonantie van het plattelandsleven. Ehrlich trekt lezers mee naar werelden die zowel specifiek als introspectief zijn, en biedt een perspectief op het leven met respect voor de uitdagingen en wonderen ervan.

    Questions of Heaven
    This Cold Heaven: Seven Seasons in Greenland
    Facing the Wave
    Tje Solace of Open Spaces
    The Solace of Open Spaces
    Mitch Dobrowner: Storms
    • Mitch Dobrowner: Storms

      • 96bladzijden
      • 4 uur lezen
      4,6(36)Tarief

      Chronicling the breathtaking power of nature, this collection showcases Mitch Dobrowner's stunning photographs of storms captured across Western and Midwestern America. Partnering with storm chaser Roger Hill, Dobrowner combines his graphic design expertise with a deep appreciation for the complexity of super-cells and tornadoes. The book, featuring an introduction by Gretel Ehrlich, delves into the landscape tradition of the American West, highlighting Dobrowner's craftsmanship and the media acclaim surrounding his work.

      Mitch Dobrowner: Storms
    • The Solace of Open Spaces

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen
      4,2(62)Tarief

      A stunning collection of personal observations that uses images of the American West to probe larger concerns in lyrical, evocative prose that is a true celebration of the region.

      The Solace of Open Spaces
    • A stunning collection of personal observations that uses images of the American West to probe larger concerns in lyrical, evocative prose that is a true celebration of the region.

      Tje Solace of Open Spaces
    • Facing the Wave

      A Journey in the Wake of the Tsunami

      • 240bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      3,8(15)Tarief

      Gretel Ehrlich's return to the Tohoku coast reveals the profound impact of the earthquake and tsunami on the lives of survivors. Through vivid storytelling, she captures the experiences of rice farmers, fishermen, and an elderly geisha, blending reportage with poetic insight. The narrative explores themes of impermanence and resilience against a backdrop of devastation, including the haunting presence of Fukushima Daiichi. This work stands as a tribute to the strength and spirit of those navigating their altered reality amidst loss and uncertainty.

      Facing the Wave
    • For the last decade, Gretel Ehrlich has been obsessed by an island, a terrain, a culture, and the treacherous beauty of a world that is defined by ice. In This Cold Heaven she combines the story of her travels with history and cultural anthropology to reveal a Greenland that few of us could otherwise imagine.Ehrlich unlocks the secrets of this severe land and those who live there; a hardy people who still travel by dogsled and kayak and prefer the mystical four months a year of endless darkness to the gentler summers without night. She discovers the twenty-three words the Inuit have for ice, befriends a polar bear hunter, and comes to agree with the great Danish-Inuit explorer Knud Rasmussen that “all true wisdom is only to be found far from the dwellings of man, in great solitudes.”This Cold Heaven is at once a thrilling adventure story and a meditation on the clarity of life at the extreme edge of the world.

      This Cold Heaven: Seven Seasons in Greenland
    • Questions of Heaven

      The Chinese Journeys of an American Buddhist

      • 144bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen
      3,5(60)Tarief

      The narrative captures a spiritual journey through China and Tibet, showcasing the author's introspective reflections and emotional depth. With spare and lyrical prose, it explores themes of spirituality and personal growth, offering a delicate yet profound examination of the landscapes and cultures encountered during the trip. The writing is both inventive and deeply considered, creating a moving account of the author's experiences.

      Questions of Heaven