Overview
In On Reflection Richard Holloway thinks back on some of the questions that have shaped his life, sharing the wisdom of poets, writers, musicians and artists he has encountered along the way. How can we forgive? Where does creativity come from? How can we face loss and death? How can we live a good life? How do we find beauty in the world and heal divisions? How does a society move forward? In beautiful prose, and with care and joy, Richard Holloway offers his reflections on how a good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard Holloway
Publisher: Canongate Books
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Dimensions:
Width: 13.50cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 20.40cm
Weight: 0.180kg
ISBN: 9781837260737
ISBN 10: 1837260737
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 19 June 2025
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'Reading Holloway is like taking a long walk in the countryside - afterwards, you understand the world better, you feel less lonely' - ELIF SHAFAK, Guardian 'Open-hearted and wide-minded . . . Holloway's commentary will indubitably bring a crumb of comfort to many readers' - Scotsman 'Elegant, elegiac and thought-provoking' - Observer 'Thoughtful, playful, courageous and deeply altruistic . . . a fine companion for anyone who wishes to live a life of any depth' - A.L. KENNEDY
Praise for Richard Holloway: 'Reading Holloway is like taking a long walk in the countryside - afterwards, you understand the world better, you feel less lonely -- ELIF SHAFAK * * Guardian * * Open-hearted and wide-minded . . . Holloway's commentary will indubitably bring a crumb of comfort to many readers * * Scotsman * * Elegant, elegiac and thought-provoking * * Observer * * Thoughtful, playful, courageous and deeply altruistic . . . a fine companion for anyone who wishes to live a life of any depth -- A.L. KENNEDY If every priest and imam, every MP and CEO, every person like you and me read this, then the world would be a better place. It is devastatingly humane. It blends science, philosophy and religion and admits the art (and artifice) in these avowedly objective forms. Erudition and empathy; I wept -- DAMIAN BARR Holloway writes with passion and honesty at all times, and the result is compelling * * Guardian * * Wonderful, wise, compassionate and befriending -- KATHRYN MANNIX Engaging and uplifting. . . . this personal, scientific and philosophical journey to explore what might be the answers to the world's biggest questions is both playful and inspiring . . . The richness of this book challenged the short space of a review * * Daily Mail * * Thought-provoking, revelatory, grave and comforting. It is impossible not to be moved by it in the most profound way -- ALEXANDER McCALL SMITH An engaging, erudite explanation of how he came to be where he now stands and is a warning against the cruel righteousness of many belief systems * * Sunday Times * *
Author Information
Richard Holloway was Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. A former Gresham Professor of Divinity and Chairman of the Joint Board of the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, he is a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His books include On Forgiveness, Looking in the Distance, The Heart of Things, Stories We Tell Ourselves, Waiting for the Last Bus and Leaving Alexandria, which won the PEN/Ackerley Prize 2013 and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize 2013. Richard Holloway has written for many newspapers in Britain, including The Times, Guardian, Observer, Herald and the Scotsman. He has also presented many series for BBC television and radio.
