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Jason Elliot

    Learning to Breathe Underwater
    The Network
    Mirrors of the Unseen
    An Unexpected Light
    Religions of the World
    An Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan
    • 2020

      Learning to Breathe Underwater

      • 116 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring themes of anxiety, depression, heartbreak, and personal growth, this poetry collection offers a heartfelt reflection on shared human experiences. The verses convey deep emotions and vulnerabilities, inviting readers to connect with their own struggles and triumphs. The author emphasizes resilience, suggesting that if they can learn to navigate life's challenges, so can others, fostering a sense of solidarity and hope among those who feel isolated in their journeys.

      Learning to Breathe Underwater
    • 2019

      The Madhouse

      A Fantasy Corresponding to Truth

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The narrative explores the profound inner conflict of characters grappling with their unfulfilled desires in a setting that stifles their true selves. It delves into the existential struggle between embracing one's longings and succumbing to a mundane existence filled with distractions. The tension between the pursuit of authenticity and the comfort of pretense raises poignant questions about the nature of life and fulfillment.

      The Madhouse
    • 2011

      The Network

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      SAS meets James Bond in this extraordinary thriller by an award-winning travel writer.

      The Network
    • 2011

      With a New Afterword by the AuthorPart travelogue, part historical evocation, part personal quest, and part reflection on the joys and perils of passage, this acclaimed synthesis of description and insight remains as relevant today as when it first appeared. Jason Elliot's An Unexpected Light is a remarkable, poignant book about Afghanistan and a heartfelt reflection on the experience of travel itself.

      An Unexpected Light: Travels in Afghanistan
    • 2000

      Mirrors of the Unseen

      Journeys in Iran

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      4.0(41)Add rating

      Through years of independent travel and research, the author provides a nuanced exploration of contemporary Iran, blending personal observations with historical and political context. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Islamic art, revealing the nation's cultural secrets. Enhanced by the author's sketches and photographs, this work presents a sensitive and vivid portrait of Iran, filling a significant gap in travel writing about the region and offering readers a unique perspective on a country with a storied past.

      Mirrors of the Unseen
    • 2000
    • 1996

      Religions of the World

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      A study of the world's major religious beliefs. The traditional rites and customs of each religion are explained together with examples of beautiful places of worship - from mosques to cathedrals, early shrines to exotic temples. An eight page fold-out feature of a cathedral is included.

      Religions of the World