Long Quiet Highway

LONG QUIET HIGHWAY, Natalie Goldberg`s third published book, is an extended meditation on the writing life--her writing life in particular--and how it dovetails with Zen practice. It is also an achingly personal account of her beloved Zen teacher`s final days on earth as he succumbs to cancer. Goldberg deals with her grief on the page, and ties her history with Katagiri Roshi into other illuminating encounters with a variety of teachers, all of whom have contributed to her understanding of writing, life, and love. LONG QUIET HIGHWAY is a unique combination of memoir and Zen primer, and while anyone with a heart can find inspiration here, writers especially will be moved by her journey. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.