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Part open-hearted memoir, part travelogue, part ode to the beauty of self-discovery, this full-colour hardback edition of Yvonne Corpuz’s Shikoku comes recommended for readers who adore immersive personal stories of transformation and healing, and have an interest in Japanese culture.
For the uninitiated, the Shikoku pilgrimage route is an ancient 1400-kilometre circular journey punctuated by eighty-eight temples and spectacularly soul-stirring scenery. Corpuz’s call to make the pilgrimage came in 2018, when her work assignment in Tokyo was unexpectedly cut short and she was due to return to her home of Sydney to start another leadership role.
Not ready to leave Japan, Corpuz was left feeling, “I had to get away for a while, distract myself from the inconvenient truths of derailed personal plans, and find some diversion somewhere. But where?” The answer came when she recalled a friend suggesting she might love the island of Shikoku. Skip forward to mid-2019, and her pilgrimage kicked off.
As Corpuz recounts her life-changing journey — a story enhanced by stunning visuals — she shares insights into Japanese history, customs, traditions and ways of thinking and living, alongside sharing her remarkable personal journey.
Shikoku: Wisdom for the Wayfarer by Yvonne Corpuz is available to buy here at £35.99 for the full colour hardback.
Shikoku: Wisdom for the Wayfarer by Yvonne Corpuz is also available in paperback, with black and white photographs and images.
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Shikoku: Wisdom for the Wayfarer Synopsis
Yvonne Corpuz was a global leader with a renowned firm headquartered in Japan when an unexpected turn in her career left her aspirations in disarray. Seeking respite, she embarked on the historic Shikoku pilgrimage, a 1,400-kilometre journey, with cherished companions Mayumi and Katsuji. Navigating the ancient route around the perimeter of Shikoku, Japan’s most mysterious island, they visited its eighty-eight temples on a rigorous eight-day drive. As Yvonne immersed herself in breathtaking landscapes, revered traditions and age-old customs, what commenced as a sojourn to escape life’s disappointments blossomed into a profound journey of the heart, guiding her on the transformative path towards inner serenity and renewal.
Shikoku is a compelling account that blends the essence of pilgrimage, the beauty of self-discovery and the enduring allure of Japan’s people, culture and heritage. In this fully updated edition, stunning colour photography and illustrations accompany a lyrical narrative to offer a fully immersive experience. The result is an unforgettable and visually charming travelogue that captures the heart and imagination of the seeker and traveller in us all.
Shikoku: Wisdom for the Wayfarer by Yvonne Corpuz is available to buy here - £14.99 for the paperback edition, £35.99 for the full colour hardback.
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9781916797239 |
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15th August 2024 |
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Yvonne Corpuz |
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Whitefox Publishing |
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Hardback |
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About Yvonne Corpuz
From humble beginnings in Baguio City in the Philippines, Yvonne Corpuz blazed a path that led to distinguished leadership roles in prestigious global financial companies.
While balancing the cherished roles of wife and mother, her dynamic career spanned academia, government and the corporate sphere, with international experience in Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore and Japan.
After a fulfilling three decades in the corporate world, Shikoku marked Yvonne’s debut as an author. Her diverse life experiences combine with a powerful exploration of wisdom and spiritual insight to enrich this first non-fiction work.
Yvonne currently lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband.
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