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Curiosity Recaptured
- Exploring the Ways We Think and Move
edited by Jerry Sontag
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14 essays on the Alexander Technique by exprienced teachers of the Technique.
Some of the subject covered are cycling, acting, singing, walking, tennis, childbirth and coping with grief. In the last essay Walter Carrington writes on the need to beyond words.
£11.00
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276 + xii pages, paperback, illustrated,
Mornum Time Press, 1996.
| “With this book Jerry Sontag is confirming Mornum Time’s reputation as one of the most innovative and best-produced imprint of books on the Alexander Technique. It deserves a place in every teacher’s collection.”
From Joe Searby's review in STATNews vol. 4, no. 17, 1997.
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| Mouritz mini review: |
| A collection of 14 essays; their common theme is the Technique and that the authors have much experience on their chosen subject. Some essays are: “The Chair Is Where the Body Meets the Environment” by Galen Cranz, “A Two Wheel Essay” (on cycling) by Barry Collins,“Before You Leap” by Anne Bluethenthal, “Meeting the Unexpected” by Mary Holland, “The Actor’s Consciousness and the Character’s Consciousness” by Phyllis G. Richmond, “The Alexander Technique in Childbirth” by Ilana Machover, “Born to Sing” by Ron Murdock, “Grabbing the Bird by the Tale” (on playing the flute) by Alex Murray, “Grief” by Vivien Schapera, “Together We Walk” (on walking) by Walton L. White, “Love–40” (on tennis) by Barbara Kent and extraordinary concise piece, “Beyond Words”, by Walter Carrington. Foreword by Robertson Davies. (© 1996 Jean M. O. Fischer) |
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