Discover the beauty of Central Otago with 'Map for the Heart' by author Jillian Sullivan. This beautifully crafted paperback, measuring 230 x 150 mm and featuring 280 pages of rich essays, invites you to explore the landscapes and the intimate connections we share with nature. Dive into vivid narratives that blend history, memoir, and environmentalism, as Sullivan walks through the stunning hills and mountains of the Ida Valley, tracing the Manuherekia River to its convergence with the Clutha/Mata-au. Through her psychologically nurturing writing, she explores profound themes of love, loss, and community, encouraging a deeper understanding of our place in the world. Each page is infused with the seasonal changes that shape the land and its inhabitants, offering readers a reflective journey that resonates with our shared humanity. 'Map for the Heart' is more than a collection of essays; it's an invitation to ponder who we love, how we love, and the moral choices we make while intertwining personal stories of growth and introspection. Perfect for anyone interested in environmental literature or personal reflections on nature, this stunning book will enrich your understanding of life and connection. Order now to embrace the journey of self-discovery amidst the beauty of the Otago landscape. We offer combined shipping to provide you with the best value. As a New Zealand-owned business located in Auckland, we ensure that your purchase is in-stock locally, meaning you won't face unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 230 x 150 mm
Pages: 280
Bind: paperback
Author: Jillian Sullivan Publisher: Otago University Press


To live in Central Otago is to come to terms with the dominance of nature. Writer Jillian Sullivan set out to walk the hills and mountains of the Ida Valley where she lives, and follow the Manuherekia River from the mountains to its confluence with the Clutha/Mata-au. Her aim was to explore not only the land and river for themselves, but the ways in which we grow in intimacy with where we live; how our histories, and those of the people who went before us, our experiences of loss and love, our awakening to what is around us, bring us closer to community – closer to a meaningful life. Map for the Heart is a haunting collection of essays braiding history and memoir with environmentalism, amid an awareness of the seasonal fluctuations of light and wind, heat and snow, plants and creatures, and the lives and work of locals. In writing that is psychologically nurturing and deeply attentive to all that’s around, Sullivan leads readers to the core of the questions that persist throughout a life: who to love, how to love, how to be independent and yet how to live a moral life that also cares for others. The land reminds us, she writes, that we are not in charge. We are only a part of this world, and privileged to be here. Moving and yet restrained, poetic and spiritual yet unsentimental, Map for the Heart is a deeply satisfying collection of writing.

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