A Book of Silence

In her thought-provoking audiobook, Sara Maitland embarks on a personal and cultural journey to discover the profound value of silence in our lives. After a lifetime filled with noise and activism, she unexpectedly finds solace in isolation, retreating to breathtaking locations like the Sinai desert and the Isle of Skye. Blending autobiography with insights into the historical significance of silence in various traditions, she ultimately shares her journey toward building a hermitage in Galloway, highlighting the healing power of silence in an increasingly noisy world.