This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life
Description
In this profound and enduring commencement address, David Foster Wallace grapples with the fundamental challenges of conscious living in the modern world. He urges graduates to consider how to escape the default, self-centered perspective that can lead to a life lived unconsciously, even amidst comfort and prosperity. Wallace masterfully blends his signature intellectual rigor with a deep empathy, offering a powerful meditation on the importance of choosing awareness and compassion in our daily lives. This timeless message, delivered with his characteristic wit and insight, continues to resonate, providing a vital guide for navigating the complexities of adulthood with grace and intention.
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paperback
Balboa Press
Published Jan 21, 2020
94 pages
ISBN: 9781982241414
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
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