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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Gift from the Sea

Book • 1956

Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Written during a vacation on Florida's Captiva Island in the early 1950s, *Gift from the Sea* is an essay-style work where Anne Morrow Lindbergh uses seashells as inspiration to reflect on the lives of Americans, particularly American women, in the mid-20th century.

The book explores themes of youth and age, love and marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment.

It is often classified as inspirational literature and has been praised for its simplicity, solitude, and care for the soul.

The book has sold over 3 million copies and has been translated into 45 languages.

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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Greg Mckeown

as the author of "Gift of the Sea", a book that inspired Stephen Covey's work.

361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

, who thinks

Pete Holmes

would like it because it riffs on stillness and quiet.

The First Person to Say NO to Ryan Holiday’s Book Recommendations

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

as a source of inspiration for cultivating inner peace and personal rhythm.

272. The Invincible Power of Choosing to Choose

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the resilience of Europeans after repeated traumas in the first half of the 20th century.

This Is A Good Moment | Ask DS

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about patience and faith, using the analogy of seashells and the sea.

How To Find Treasure | What Expensive Things Cost

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the importance of solitude and quiet time for reflection.

There Is No Greatness Without This | The Portable Retreat

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing the desire for inner peace.

What We Want (And Deserve) More Than Anything | What’s Up To Us, What’s Not Up To Us

Mentioned by

Greg Mckeown

in relation to managing overwhelming demands and prioritizing what truly matters.

343. 10 Years of Essentialism

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a book with a beautiful description of marriage and love.

The Kind of Marriage You Need To Build

Mentioned by

Anna McKeown

as a source of inspiration regarding the balance between personal responsibilities and caring for others.

81. What's Essential: Q&A on How to Discern More and Do Less

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a source of wisdom on navigating the complexities of love and relationships.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he carries with him and recommends reading.

You Must Make Time For This

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of finding a new routine and pace in the afternoon of life.

It's Afternoon Now

Mentioned by

Rick Steves

as a book about collecting seashells on the Gulf Coast.

696a For the Love of Guidebooks; The Gulf; Greatest Art in Europe

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the challenges of parenting and the invisible work involved in raising children.

It's Invisible Work

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