The Wisdom of Solitude 

The Wisdom of Solitude is a book about climbing fearlessly into the moment, and hence into the world as it truly is. It is the story of Jane Dobisz's search for her true self through the practice of Zen in a cabin in the winter woods of New England. While there, she strips away every possible distraction and devotes herself for 100 days to practicing Zen eighteen hours a day. She has no electricity, no visitors, no phone, no car and does not leave the woods for the duration of her solitary retreat. In the silence and nature a profound clarity emerges. The book is down-to-earth, humorous, and easy to follow. It weaves a story that reveals the myriad aspects of spiritual practice. This is the story of real practice, as far from a scholarly treatise on Buddhism as possible, and is filled with wonderful teachings and quotes from the great Zen practitioners of all time. Hardcover, signed by the author. 160 pp. Highly recommended.