{"product_id":"waymarks-9781909954519","title":"Waymarks","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWaymarks tracks one man through significant encounters with the natural world, around the globe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Ethiopian lake, an Australian rainforest, an American desert, an English beach: the stage keeps changing, but the intent stays the same. A poet enters a deep dialogue with birds, animals, people, plants, seas, and all the forces that threaten and churn this mix of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Thornton is a zen priest, and \u003ci\u003eWaymarks\u003c\/i\u003e sits alongside other classics of metaphysical writing in which poets bare their soul. Teachings from great figures along the way permeate the collection: a West Coast poet, a Japanese Zen Master, a spiritual leader, and the Dalai Lama.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaymarks is a beautiful collection of poems which act as a bridge between human spirit and the spirit of nature. These poems are elegant, simple and profound. When I read these poems I feel uplifted and inspired. They touch my heart and move my spirit. James Thornton is a poet of deep wisdom and love!' \u003cb\u003e- Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus, Resurgence \u0026amp; Ecologist and Founder of Schumacher College\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''These poems are wonderful! They sing with passion and integrity, and make clear why James Thornton is such a vital ambassador and guardian of the planet.' \u003cb\u003e- Baroness Rosie Boycott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbican Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020785418583,"sku":"9781909954519","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781909954519.jpg?v=1750784384","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/waymarks-9781909954519","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}