Gift from the Sea: 50th-Anniversary Edition

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From Biblical pottery to modern-day works of art, there is a vibrant art scene in Israel and many ceramics to choose from. You will come across many different styles and techniques all throughout Israel and if you see something you like, it’s worth buying it on the spot! However, it is worth noting if you are walking through the shuk (market) chances are you will only mass-produced pieces. The people I actually recommend this to are those who are young traditionalists. I can see how a young mother might gain much wisdom from this. Or a person just starting out in life, maybe in a dorm somewhere, or maybe someone young who has just graduated college. Anne Lindbergh spent two weeks on Captiva Island in Florida, one week alone and one week with her sister, reflecting on her life and relationships. She uses five shells found on the beach to symbolize her ideas. She felt that women should try to simplify their lives. Find time for solitude, creativity, and an inner life. Have time alone with your spouse and each child for "one-and-only moments". Find balance between obligations to your family and your community, and time for inner harmony. I've got to say this book is quite outdated. It's all about women and their place in society. I don't need someone to tell me that females need to seek solitude. I love solitude and wish I had more of it. When my husband says do I mind if he goes out with the folks from work after hours I'm like go! Have fun!

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Still, I struggled through. And finished. The last of 2017, after I thought the one I finished yesterday was the last. Leaving the problem of what to read tomorrow. The first of 2018. I also really liked how she described the different stages of marriage. My favorite quote from this read-through was: What is in this book: "America" being used to specifically mean just the United States. Random quotes from other philosophers or famous people. The word "one" being over-used to a criminal amount. A sprinkling of religious/ Puritan beliefs to denote moral high ground. Generalization of the American women and their values and goals in life. Inappropriate comparison between various beach shells to different aspects of life.Enjoy a private tour of the diamond exchange and learn about the industry first-hand and leave with a special sparkling souvenir from Israel. Negev Desert Hotels The magic of the Negev comes to life only at night. Our selected hotels range from iconic luxury to authentic desert experiences.

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I also had a few that I wrote down about trying to figure out who I was and how I mattered to the world.