Sacred Paths and Muddy Places: Rediscovering Spirit in Nature

Who isn't tempted to retreat to the solitude of wilderness before returning to the cacophonous city? Stephen tells how it can be done. Called "a spiritual Thoreau" by one reviewer, he describes vividly what it was like to take a break from the noise of ordinary life, to heal his soul and clear his mind while surviving the fierce New England winter weather in a primitive cabin, then leading us back to "rediscovering spirit in nature" in a big city as well.Stephen Altschuler's other books include The Mindful Hiker: On the Trail to Find the Path and Hidden Walks in the East Bay and Marin. His articles, essays, and photographs have been featured in Yankee Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Maine Times, Boston Globe, Natural Health, and Common Ground Magazine. More about him and his work at www.mindfulhiker.com.