Spanning regions, eras, religions, and philosophies, Paper
Lanterns is a thoughtful collection of quotations that have
appeared in The Sun magazine, which boasts a loyal readership of
70,000 people. With quotes by writers, artists, mystics, humorists,
philosophers, and others, the book takes readers on a journey
through innocence and experience, love and loss, disillusionment
and awakening, by turns delighting readers and giving reassurance
to those experiencing tough times.
Divided into sixteen chapters, the book is organized by themes
that include romantic love, family, education, travel, creativity,
life challenges, compassion, social justice, nature, spirituality,
and death. Unlike many books in this genre, Paper Lanterns avoids
well-worn quotes, and the contributors are an eclectic group: from
Hafiz to Emma Goldman; from John Lennon to the Buddha. Offering
wisdom in a nutshell, Paper Lanterns respects the glory and the
heartache of being human.