Peaceful Places: Boston: 121 Tranquil Sites in the City and Beyond

by Lynn Schweikart

Overview

The fifth in a new series, each one set in a U.S. metropolis, Peaceful Places: Boston leads the reader on an unexpected path to secret delights shared by its insider author. This new title in an unusual guidebook series is for everyone who yearns for a little peace and quiet amidst the urban hubbub. The book entices readers with 120 tranquil oases, in Boston and beyond. There are enchanting walks, historic sites, museums and galleries, outdoor habitats, parks and gardens, quiet tables, spiritual enclaves, inspiring vistas, and urban surprises, all described from the perspective of a local who knows where to find serenity, in both familiar and unexpected places.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780897325431
Publisher:	Menasha Ridge Press
Publication date:	12/13/2011
Series:	Peaceful Places
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	51 MB
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About the Author

For nearly 40 years, Boston resident Lynn K. Schweikart has nurtured an unabashed love affair with her adopted city. She loves wandering around its varied neighborhoods, returning to favorite haunts, and discovering new places.

A marketing communications specialist, writer, and brand storyteller, Lynn has worked on high-profile accounts across a range of industries. She has been the recipient of numerous national and regional advertising creative awards. She also writes the blogs, Savoring the Seasons and Peaceful Places Boston.

As someone who's spent her career in the high-pressure, fast-paced advertising world, Lynn recognizes the restorative power of that comes from moments of peacefulness and serenity. She enjoys travel, cooking, music, bird watching, storytelling, kayaking, cheering on the Red Sox, and singing with the women's' chorus Voices From The Heart. She's particularly fond of relaxing with her journal, camera, watercolors, and binoculars amidst the marshes near Plum Island Sound.

Lynn holds a B. A. in sociology from Northwestern University. She divides her time between Boston and her vacation home on the New Hampshire seacoast.

Editorial Reviews

"This book shines as Schweikart reveals a space that looks private, but is public, and describes ways to enjoy it in all seasons." — The Back Bay Sun, June 2012

"We highly recommend this book and plan to make it a list that we'll explore in the years ahead." — Boston Zest, April 2012

"Local author Lynn Schweikart culled together 121 spots around town. The guidebook is divided into categories based on your definition of peaceful, whether you're seeking a quiet reading room or a kooky art gallery. Best of all, most locations are free!" — Metro Boston, November 2011

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