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| Books and Writings
“A thought-provoking and enchanting book.”
- Steve Jefferies, Central Washington University
All of Neil McKinlay’s writing draws our attention to the human
journey. Whether chronicling the experiences of teenage athletes
or illuminating the meditative path, his work shows us what it means
to be more fully alive. He affirms the dignity we share as human
beings and demonstrates the richness of ordinary life.
Finding Our Lives: Talks on the Practice of Meditation
(ebook or coil-bound; 50 pages) is a hand-picked selection of talks
on meditation. “These offer a map,” Neil observes. “A map of where
we are going as meditators, of what we’re doing and what we might
find. Like any map, this can help us make the journey we’ve set
out on.” Written in everyday language and offering questions for
further reflection, Finding Our Lives is a wonderful resource
for both beginning and experienced practitioners.
In Learning to Swim: Reflections on Living (perfect bound;
181 pages), Neil looks back on his years as an award-winning swim
coach. Telling stories that affirm the potential in everyone, he offers
lessons that illuminate the lives of athletes and non-athletes alike.
In doing this, Learning to Swim presents more than a unique
approach to sport. Seeing competitive swimming through the eyes of
a coach who holds an impressively broad view of athletics, we are
shown nothing less than a different way of engaging life. |
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