The Wander Society

By Keri Smith

Book Overview

From the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal... wan-der verb \w n-dr\ to walk/explore/amble in an unplanned or aimless way with a complete openness to the unknown Several years ago when Keri Smith, bestselling author of Wreck This Journal , discovered cryptic handwritten notations in a worn copy of Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass , her interest was piqued. Little did she know at the time that those simple markings would become the basis of a years-long, life-changing exploration into a mysterious group known only as The Wander Society, as well as the subject of this book. Within these pages, you'll find the results of Smith's research: A guide to the Wander Society, a secretive group that holds up the act of wandering, or unplanned exploring, as a way of life. You'll learn about the group's mysterious origins, meet fellow wanderers through time, discover how wandering feeds the creative mind, and learn how to best practice the art of wandering, should you choose to accept the mission.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143108360
• ISBN13: 9780143108368
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.3"