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David Whyte examines the three fundamental commitments that shape a fulfilling life: the marriage or partnership with another person, the devotion to one’s work, and the vows made to one’s own evolving self. Drawing on his personal journey and the lives of writers and activists such as Dante, Joan of Arc, Austen and Dickinson, he argues that neglecting any of these relationships causes psychological harm and deprives all of meaning. Whyte offers reflective, self‑help techniques for nurturing each marriage equally, inviting readers to re‑envision balance and discover a deeper sense of purpose.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Self-Help & Personal Development/Personal Growth
Authors: Whyte, David
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