Whispers in the Wilderness (Whispers, 1)

Many of us spend a great deal of our time dreaming about our next trip to the mountains, whether for a weekend getaway or our yearly vacation. We hear within that deep inexplicable pull toward the wilderness and would agree with John Muir, who said: "The mountains are calling and I must go." In this new hardcover book, author and photographer Erik Stensland reflects on his own experience of wilderness and how it seems to call all of us towards healing and wholeness. Through short articles paired with stunning imagery he uses nature to help us connect with our inner self. The author suggests that this longing is itself the trail head for a journey to wholeness. On each page he encourages us to go deeper within ourselves and discover the healing that nature is offering. In April of 2018, at a ceremony in Austin, Texas, "Whispers in the Wilderness" received the gold prize Benjamin Franklin Award for best book in the Inspirational category from the Independent Book Publishers Association. This is regarded as one of the highest national honors for indie publishers and self-published authors. Additionally, "Whispers in the Wilderness" was awarded two golds with the National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) in the inspirational and book categories as well as a Silver Winner in the 2018 Nautilus Book Awards. It won second place at the Colorado Independent Book Publishers Association in the motivational and inspirational category. It was also a finalist in the 20th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. This is a beautifully bound hardcover book featuring many of Erik Stensland's most stunning photos of Rocky Mountain National Park. It is 6.5" x 8.5" with 176 pages printed in the highest quality. ISBN: 978-0-99969626-6-7