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The power of silence

by Graham Turner

Fifty years ago, a half hour of silence, unwillingly undertaken changed the author's life. Half a century later that experience is still something of a mystery to him. Here he embarks on an exploration of the world of silence and those who recognise its value. It also examines the use of silence in music and psychotherapeutic practice.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?