The Tree House: Eccentric Wisdom on How to Live, Love and See

The Tree House: Eccentric Wisdom on How to Live, Love and See

by NaomiWolf (Author)

Synopsis

Highly acclaimed author and feminist thinker Naomi Wolf was brought up to believe that personal happiness is something that can be taught - and learned. In this magical book, Naomi shares the enduring wisdom of her father, Leonard Wolf, a well-regarded poet and a teacher for sixty years who believes happiness can be achieved by honouring your inner artist. THE TREEHOUSE begins when Naomi asks her father to help build a treehouse for his granddaughter. Inspired by his dedication to her daughter's imaginative world, she asks her father to walk her through the lessons of his popular poetry class, and show her how he teaches people to see the world with a renewed sense of wonder. Each lesson became a chapter: 'Be Still and Listen,' 'Use Your Imagination', 'Do Nothing Without Passion', 'Your Mistakes are Part of the Draft'. Here is meditation on fathers and daughters, an argument for honouring the creative impulse, and unique instruction in the art of personal happiness.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 310
Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
Published: 19 Jan 2006

ISBN 10: 184408244X
ISBN 13: 9781844082445

Media Reviews
'Leonard's peripatetic life, even without the accompanying philosophy, would make for good reading, and Naomi's childhood, too, is unexpectedly entertaining. For cultural gossips, her story should be interesting if only for the glimpse of the fiery Naomi Wolf longing for a way to soften her voice and become a better listener. Unexpectedly warm, intensely inspiring: a work for dreamers - and Leonard would say that means all of us' Kirkus Review
Author Bio
NAOMI WOLF is at the forefront of contemporary feminist thought. Through her four groundbreaking books she has given voice to women of all ages, helping reveal the social myths that conspire to keep women struggling against inequality.