Customer Reviews
a book for poets at work - By: P. D. Andrews, 06 Dec 2007 
I love this book. I re-read it very recently in a time where I faced a major question affecting my integrity at work, & it was enormously helpful. Perfect for anyone who has a poet within them & wishes to engage in an on-going exploration of what that means in a work context.
Poet at work - By: John Simmons, 09 Jan 2003 
This is a book about the relationship between individuals & the organisations they work for, encouraging each of us to assert our own individuality & identity more courageously to shape our working lives. David Whyte argues, & I believe too, that this will benefit both individual & organisation. He makes a case, through the persuasive power of his own writing, for the vision & influence that poetry can offer the business world. If this is a "business book" it's an unusuallly well-written one, that should be read by anyone who works. As a "business writer" I share David's belief in the relevance of poetry & creative writing to our lives at work. I'm delighted to read a book that adds weight & insight to my own life & writing.
For those who are tired of the daily treadmill we call work - By: Boyd Rodger, 13 Aug 2002 Fold away the flip charts & switch off the PowerPoint presentation is Whyte's advice to business leaders & anyone who would prefer not to be where they currently are. Instead, hold meaningful conversations with the people around you. These conversations go beyond chatting about what was on TV the previous night & are ones that come from a deep sense of an inner journey.
Whyte is a poet & writes as a poet. His use of metaphor throughout is excellent & challlenges the reader to reach within their own imagination. That is what he is recommending: reach within your self & find that which drives you, excites you, makes you angry or passionate. Connecting with the inner workings of the imagination starts off a journey of self-discovery & expression leading to greater fulfilment & authentic existence.
Although Whyte is not aware of this, complexity scientists have reached this point too. So his writings are more than the ramblings of a poet. They are based on a solid foundation of normal human identity, communication & group dynamics.
I recommend this book for those seeking inspiration & those trying to encourage creativity. However, do not expect the bullet point crispness of other management books. This book is about creating your own solutions.
One of the best books I've ever read... - By: , 24 Jul 2002 Mr Whyte's works explicate my deepest feelings & motivations.
This book is a must read for everyone over the age of 40, wishing to resolve what they want from their work in the present & future.
This book is a must read for everyone under the age of 35 who feels they are stuck on the corporate treadmill.
This book is a must read for anyone, who like myself, marvels at great poets' works & doesn't quite get what they mean. Mr Whyte applies the genius of Keats profoundly, to explore the gap between Baby-Boomers & X'ers, & provide insight into how the world is changing.
If you are seeking insight to change your life, the answer lies within.
A really impressive book beautifully written and insightful. - By: , 08 Feb 2002 I found myself crossing my own unknown sea while reading this book. It constantly pushed me to thresholds of understanding about my own work & what I want from it. The author's life & adventures are quite amazing unusual & compelling but I found that he constantly grounded the metaphor of his own journey into the realities that many of us face in the office or the commute. Beautifully, even hauntingly written, Crossing the Unknown Sea gave me just the grand perspective I needed to make some crucial courageous decisions in my life. Buy, beg or borrow this book, it is a real tonic for the those of us sometimes overwhelmed by the huge demands of work & career.
