Whispers in the Wilderness

Whispers in the Wilderness is unlike any other book you've ever read. The photos within it speak as much as the words themselves, leading us to deep unexplored places inside us. Many have found this book to be a helpful companion during times of crisis and uncertainty as it helps us refocus on the things that are truly important. All who feel the mysterious pull of nature will find that this book puts those feelings into words.

Many of us spend a great deal of our time dreaming about our next trip to the mountains, whether for a weekend getaway or our yearly vacation. We hear within that deep inexplicable pull toward the wilderness and would agree with John Muir, who said: "The mountains are calling and I must go." We sense that in the wild we are touching the edge of something that is both wonderful and mysterious.

In this beautiful hardcover book, author and photographer Erik Stensland reflects on his own experience of wilderness and how it seems to call all of us towards healing and wholeness. Through short articles paired with stunning imagery he uses nature to help us connect with our inner self.

Whispers in the Wilderness invites us to explore this longing we have for the wilderness. The author suggests that this longing is itself the trail head for a journey to wholeness. On each page he encourages us to go deeper within ourselves and discover the healing that nature is offering.

This is a beautifully bound hardcover book featuring many of Erik Stensland's most stunning photos of Rocky Mountain National Park. It is 6.5" x 8.5" with 176 pages printed in the highest quality. ISBN: 978-0-99969626-6-7

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The book is profound in its wisdom and beauty. I did not anticipate the depth of feeling and connection expressed by the author in each of the different areas covered. It is not a book to be read quickly or lightly and is very thought provoking, inviting the reader to also search his/her own experiences and perspectives. It is a book that shares the author's viewpoints while inviting the reader to find his/her own truth and future paths of personal growth. It is very well done. - Independent Book Publishers Association reviewer

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Environmentally Friendly

We have taken extra steps to ensure that this book is as environmentally friendly as possible. The paper all comes from renewable forests and is then printed using soy based, non-toxic inks.

Awards

In April of 2018, at a ceremony in Austin, Texas, Whispers in the Wilderness received the gold prize Benjamin Franklin Award for best book in the Inspirational category from the Independent Book Publishers Association. This is regarded as one of the highest national honors for indie publishers and self-published authors.

Additionally, Whispers in the Wilderness was awarded two golds with the National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) in the inspirational and gift book categories as well as a Silver Winner in the 2018 Nautilus Book Awards. It won second place at the Colorado Independent Book Publishers Association in the motivational and inspirational category. It was also a finalist in the 20th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.