Gift from the Sea: 50th Anniversary Edition Audiobook

" Written my Charles Lindbergh's wife, I was fascinated how relevant this book was in my life. Although she wrote it in the 1950's, the demands she felt are the same we feel today. Very helpful to understand where I am now, and where I might be in the future. "

" Read this while staying on Criehaven Island a few years back. I found it to be inspirational and timely. "

" This is one of the most comforting little books of wisdom I have read. I am re-reading it now after many years and have a new perspective and admiration for Ms. Lindbergh's insights. "

" this is a really good book. there are parts where she kind of goes off in tangents, but there is so much truth to it about relationships, and i think she wrote this in the 50's (?) "

" I read this for a book club and enjoyed it for the most part. Some of it is still very relevant, like her idea of taking solitude to renew oneself, and her expression of the feeling many women still have and are still expressing - of being pulled in different directions all the time. Some of it felt very outdated to me, especially her heteronormative views on relationships, and her traditional views of motherhood, womanhood, gender roles. "

" great symbolism of phases of life; light nighttime read. "

" This is a beautiful little volume that you must, must read while vacationing by the sea. It has held up over the years, and I re-read it often. "

" Introspective book for rainy day contemplations of the soul. "

" Every woman I know and love should read this and take it to heart. "

" I feel bad that I didn't like this book more considering its status as a classic series of essays by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. The writing was very lyrical, lots of imagery but they read to me like something that would be featured in a traditional woman's magazine. "

" This was a really quick read, and a really, really great read. I loved the message that women should simplify their lives and find a better balance of physical, intellectual and spiritual life. I found this book very intriguing and helpful. Loved it! "

" When reading this book, I had a strong desire to go to a deserted island and think about life. "

" This book was soothing and thought provoking. It made me want to simplify life, and live in the present. "

" Timelss favorite! Read again (who knows how many times I've read this.) "

" Third time through and I still love this one. This time I read it during my annual trip to the beach, which made it even more meaningful. I highly recommend it. "

" A must read for any woman on a spiritual journey. "

" Wandering the path back to your artistic space to refresh is not an option. Find ways. "

" Timeless, inspiring, beautiful prose. I want to live in a cottage on a Florida beach for 2 weeks! "

" A quick read. A self-analysis of the priorities of a mother and wife. "

" I think one day I will re-read this at a time when life is less distracting, and I will do a better job of taking it in, and I will like it even more. 4.5 stars? "

" A wonderful gift... "

" One of my favorite books ever. Learned to let some things go and to really take care of the important things. "

" Another bold woman's voice - her timeless advice transcends roles and generations. "

" An inspirational read to savor over and over again. I read it years ago but picked up the 50th anniversary edition in a gift shop on Cape Cod and enjoyed it again! "

" Another favorite that breathed grace into my life at a time when my kids were all small and needy and I was very sleep deprived. Perfect. "

" Thoughtful. A book I'd really like a copy of. "

" I had heard of this title for years but only just read it. I love it and expect to read it again sometime when I need a reminder about what is important in life! "

" Powerful book on relationships. "

" awesome, interesting, enlightening "

" This book is incredibly stupid. Though its premise, nice... It's just so very bad. I don't even want to go into why. It's not worth the time. Sorry :-/ I feel bad for giving a bad review. "

" I really liked this book back in 2006. It was relevant and helpful at that time in my life. But now...she sounds whiny, self-righteous, and patronizing. I needed the book once, but I cannot stand it now. "

" Very quick read - reminded me, in some ways, of 'Sarah Plain and Tall'. "

" My all-time favorite non-fiction book. I've read it 4 times and I am challenged anew each time I read it. "

" Not my favorite. It was a good book club book, though. Made people think about how boring it would be to be alone on the beach. "

" LOVE it. I read this one every year and it is like therapy. Her wisdom is so relavent to me today - and yet she wrote this in 1955. "

" I read it at the start of most summers. It just keeps getting richer as I age and can identify with more shells. "

" I've read and reread this book several times. "

" I can see why this book was popular in it's time (published 1955), but there was no Wow in it for me. "

" The first time I read this book my first child was about two weeks old. Needless to say the book didn't make much sense to me. However about 10 years and two children later I read it again and it was amazing. "

" Not too fond of this read...it was interesting to see, since it was written almost 50 years ago, that many things she talks about are the same today ~ timeless issues for women. But, I was really looking forward to the sea analogies and they just eluded me. "

" A great book! Going to send a copy to my mom, because so much in it reminds me of her. A beautiful meditation on the ebb and flow of life. "

" A beautiful book that juxtaposes nature and its saving graces with human relationships. I try to read this once a year as it is like a cool breeze on a summer's day. Definitely one of the books I would choose for my desert island. "