A humorous and wise look at contemporary American life--and how
time spent alone in nature can give us a fresh perspective and
greater clarity about what matters most.
In this touching and often humorous book, author Ken McAlpine
does what many of us long to do. Overwhelmed by the hectic pace of
his life, he escapes to a beautiful, remote location where he finds
the open spaces and solitude that bring him some peace of mind.
McAlpine camps alone in the Channel Islands National Park off the
coast of Southern California, a place where time slows down, the
past reveals itself in prehistoric fossils, and where a person can
become attuned to the rhythms of the natural world and find their
rightful place in it
For McAlpine the Channel Islands become a modern-day Walden
Pond--an enchanting, isolated location from which to reflect on
nature, civilization, and what matters most. Back on the mainland,
McAlpine continues his explorations by seeking out experiences that
reflect who we are and what we value today. His travels include
spending time at a soup kitchen in Beverly Hills; a Catholic
monastery; and visiting Arlington West, a veteran-run memorial to
soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"Islands Apart "is an engaging meditation on what we can learn
about ourselves and our world when we open ourselves to the wisdom
of nature and begin to look more deeply.
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