Description
Have you ever wondered why we fall in love? What is the background of the human ability and need for love? Is love something stronger than cultural norms or something entirely shaped by society? This book will take you on an inspirational journey from different scientific notions of love through intriguing personal stories, offering a unique view on the evolution, the origin and the development of the concept of love throughout history, taking in account its different forms as well as its' social and personal significance. An intimate essay, a travel diary and an ethnographic study -- all in one, this book presents an inspirational exploration that takes readers on a passionate journey through different aspects of the meanings that love has in today's world.
About the Author
Davor Rostuhar is an established Croatian traveller and author. He has written eight books which achieved notable national success, four of which have been translated to English. He organizes daring expeditions, such as the one when he walked solo, unassisted, and unsupported to the South Pole. He photographs and writes about his journey for various publications.
Reviews
"This is a truly magnificent bookpacked with touching and fascinating stories of love around the world. The people, the settings, their words: its elegant, authentic, charming and hopeful. And what an astonished achievement by the authorsto capture romance in so many corners of the globe." -- Dr. Helen Fisher
"I think everyone should read this book because I believe that we all have different experiences with love and sometimes it is comforting to see that we share same or similar thoughts or even love troubles with someone who is perhaps on the other side of the planet, when we thought that whose aches are only ours and that we are completely alone in them." -- Petra Maltaric
"I must admit I did not expect much from the book, because the topic can hardly be more difficult and it is sometimes too easy to wander into idealistic spiritual nonsense. However, the book is excellent!! Rostuhar wrote down over a hundred personal experiences of romantic couples (including his own), summarized leading scientific literature, and made a rich historic overview while asking all the right questions. In my opinion, he succeeded in creating an ideal combination of objective scientific approach and of subjective experiences. His style is simple and clear, but the content shows deep contemplation and wide and thorough education and preparation. Definitely worth the read, and I would like to add that I was thrilled with how the writer tells of his own love experience with brutal honesty. It truly leave an impression of him completely exposing himself on the page." -- Eric Milisavljevic
Book Information
ISBN 9789534935019
Author Davor Rostuhar
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Klub za ekspedicionizam i kulturu
Publisher Klub za ekspedicionizam i kulturu
Weight(grams) 1070g
About the Author
Davor Rostuhar is an established Croatian traveller and author. He has written eight books which achieved notable national success, four of which have been translated to English. He organizes daring expeditions, such as the one when he walked solo, unassisted, and unsupported to the South Pole. He photographs and writes about his journey for various publications.
Reviews
"This is a truly magnificent bookpacked with touching and fascinating stories of love around the world. The people, the settings, their words: its elegant, authentic, charming and hopeful. And what an astonished achievement by the authorsto capture romance in so many corners of the globe." -- Dr. Helen Fisher
"I think everyone should read this book because I believe that we all have different experiences with love and sometimes it is comforting to see that we share same or similar thoughts or even love troubles with someone who is perhaps on the other side of the planet, when we thought that whose aches are only ours and that we are completely alone in them." -- Petra Maltaric
"I must admit I did not expect much from the book, because the topic can hardly be more difficult and it is sometimes too easy to wander into idealistic spiritual nonsense. However, the book is excellent!! Rostuhar wrote down over a hundred personal experiences of romantic couples (including his own), summarized leading scientific literature, and made a rich historic overview while asking all the right questions. In my opinion, he succeeded in creating an ideal combination of objective scientific approach and of subjective experiences. His style is simple and clear, but the content shows deep contemplation and wide and thorough education and preparation. Definitely worth the read, and I would like to add that I was thrilled with how the writer tells of his own love experience with brutal honesty. It truly leave an impression of him completely exposing himself on the page." -- Eric Milisavljevic
Book Information
ISBN 9789534935019
Author Davor Rostuhar
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Klub za ekspedicionizam i kulturu
Publisher Klub za ekspedicionizam i kulturu
Weight(grams) 1070g
