{"product_id":"five-ways-in-the-woods-ben-slater-9798242598942","title":"Five Ways In The Woods: Ancient Paths For Modern Travellers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFive Ways in the Woods\u003c\/b\u003e is a book for those who sense that something important happens when we lose or find our way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlending storytelling and reflection, this book offers five distinct \"Ways\" for navigating life, leadership, faith, and uncertainty-each rooted in the wisdom of the ancient world. These are not routes to mastery or productivity, but paths of noticing, remembering, and becoming more human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Way is introduced through a story told in the woods. From there, the reader is invited to reflect-personally and practically-on themes such as loyalty, simplicity, courage, presence, and hope. The woods become more than a backdrop; they act as a companion, offering language for experiences that are often hard to name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten for anyone feeling a little unsteady or a little bit lost, \u003ci\u003eFive Ways in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e can be read or dipped into as needed. It is equally suited to personal reflection, group discussion, retreats, or quiet moments outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book about escaping the world, but about learning how to return to it more grounded, more attentive, and more able to choose a way forward-one step at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eFive Ways In The Wood\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Five Ways in the Woods is part parable, part pilgrimage. Ben Slater draws on ancient echoes and sacred stories to invite us into quiet reflection, honest questions, and the kind of wisdom you only find when you step off the beaten path.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSARAH AIRES, SARAH AIRES PHOTOGRAPHY \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Beautiful, thought-provoking stories for life. Moved me to tears.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSARA STARLING, AUTHOR OF THE BUBBLING TOAD STORIES \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I was engrossed. A real gift to the reader.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCLAIRE PLATT, COACH AND CONSULTANT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Slater\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798242598942\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Ben Slater","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49171501580543,"sku":"9798242598942","price":13.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/five-ways-in-the-woods-ben-slater-9798242598942","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}