{"product_id":"zen-and-the-art-of-paddling-grade-c","title":"Zen and the Art of Paddling (Grade - C)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"427\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA humorous travel memoir and outdoor adventure book by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBernie Howgate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, first published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e1999\u003c\/strong\u003e. Blending wilderness travel, philosophy, memoir, and comedy, the book chronicles Howgate's experiences as a long-distance sea kayaker while reflecting on the simple joys and challenges of life on the water. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eRather than following a conventional plot, the book is a collection of entertaining stories from Howgate's paddling expeditions across the lakes, rivers, and rugged coastlines of \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/strong\u003e. His journeys bring encounters with unpredictable weather, dangerous waters, wildlife, remote communities, and memorable people, all described with warmth, wit, and self-deprecating humor. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eThe title is a playful nod to \u003cem data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance\u003c\/em\u003e, but the book's philosophy is rooted in the idea that paddling is more than a sport—it is a way of slowing down, appreciating nature, and living in the present moment. Through amusing mishaps, near-disasters, and moments of quiet reflection, Howgate illustrates how adventure often comes from embracing uncertainty rather than conquering it. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eWritten in an easy, conversational style, \u003cem data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eZen and the Art of Paddling\u003c\/em\u003e appeals not only to kayaking enthusiasts but also to anyone who enjoys travel writing, outdoor adventures, and stories celebrating the beauty of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49983322226928,"sku":null,"price":1050.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/91Ol7gspdzS._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1783404466","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/zen-and-the-art-of-paddling-grade-c","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}