Reviews

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

silvio's review against another edition

5.0

I can only agree with Elizabeth Gilbert: "Keep this book by your bedside forever"

rebeccabateman's review against another edition

5.0

David Whyte defines everyday words in short, lyrical narratives that are anything but commonplace.
They are to be savored when your feelings are tender and turned to when your heart is broken. They are both melancholy and life-affirming. Truly beautiful.

Find a quiet spot under a tree somewhere and let Whyte's words fill you.

ben_mullenger's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

gleegz's review against another edition

5.0

Gorgeous meditations on life and words and feeling and meaning and how, ultimately, we grow through them. I am particularly moved by Joy, Denial, Courage, and Naming - but that may also have something to do with where I am at in my life. I expect to return to these in future; I hope to live life differently because of them.

alltheradreads's review against another edition

4.0

I think it was through Krista Tippett (go read/listen to everything by her!) that I heard about this book. It's a collection of writings on everyday words, and it's really beautiful. So many of the thoughts on these words resonated deeply with me, and I loved the deep dive into trying to wrap up complex emotions and feelings and words into words. This one is a must-read if you're a words lover!

veewatson's review against another edition

5.0

Profound ponderings that seem humble even as they argue nothing, only speak. I think the title is well chosen. That's exactly what this book is.

jorgeamorim's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

A great (small) book of (an handful of) words and their meaning (like courage, friendship). Very good for many re-readings 

laurenbdavis's review against another edition

5.0

I love all David Whyte's work and this book of meditations and reflections on words is the perfect just-before-sleep reading.

mikatui's review against another edition

informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

ialja's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

A poetic meditation on words we commonly use but rarely pause to think about. Not a book to rush through; I read it slowly, a couple of chapters every night before bed. Give it time for the reflection to sink in.