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Pico Iyer
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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Half-Known Life: In Search Of Paradise is a travel memoir by Pico Iyer that asks what paradise might look like in a restless world. Part travel writing, part philosophical inquiry, it guides readers through Iran, North Korea, the Himalayas, and Japan's temples to explore how peace lives amid chaos. Perfect for adult readers who love thoughtful travel, philosophy, and quiet introspection, this book carries a calm, contemplative, and hopeful tone that invites you to think deeply and dream a little about possible futures.
In this paperback edition, Pico Iyer stitches together decades of journeys into a cohesive exploration of the idea of paradise. The book is written as a series of intimate essays that blend reportage with reflection, moving from country to country while returning again to questions about faith, belonging, and the daily practice of peace. What makes the experience unique is the way travel is used as a classroom for inner life—the pace is generous, the voice warm, and the observations personal yet universal.
Where you go on the page matters less than how you are invited to think. Half-Known Life threads vivid scenes—from Iran’s spiritual landscapes to North Korea’s stark realities, from the Himalayan silence to Japan’s temple bells—into a meditation on paradise, longing, and the frictions of belief. The prose is lucid and lyrical, accessible to curious readers without sacrificing depth, and it poses thought-provoking questions that linger long after you close the cover.
Half-Known Life: In Search Of Paradise leaves readers with a renewed sense that paradise can be found in ordinary moments and act as a compass for living. It invites you to slow down, listen, and see the world with fresh eyes, leaving you calmer, more curious, and better equipped to seek peace amid life’s complexities.
Product Details
Author
Pico Iyer
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
BK0521358
ISBN
9780143472346
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
1.46 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off