Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

As heard on NPR Morning Edition and On Being with Krista Tippett “Katherine May opens up exactly what I and so many need to hear but haven't known how to name.” (Krista Tippett, On Being) “Every bit as beautiful and healing as the season itself.... This is truly a beautiful book.” (Elizabeth Gilbert) "Proves that there is grace in letting go, stepping back and giving yourself time to repair in the dark.... May is a clear-eyed observer and her language is steady, honest and accurate - capturing the sense, the beauty and the latent power of our resting landscapes." (Wall Street Journal) "May writes beautifully.... A contemplative, hopeful, consoling book.” (NPR) An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a breakup, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For