Under the Ocean illustrated by Jenn Doyle true living can only be

true living can only be experienced after the facade of self-identity has been stripped away through a kind of metaphysical suicide

poignant—and always succinct—commentary to most spreads

Hedwig Schmidt—an “internationally ignored song stylist”—takes the stage to recount her journey from East Berlin to the United States

why we are

Under the Ocean illustrated by Jenn Doyle true living can only beClimb aboard the sailboat Oceano and get ready to depart on an expedition around the world! The scenery changes as we sail from busy port to icy Arctic, over stormy seas, and toward an idyllic sunset. This books gorgeous palette and lyrical prose make an appealing package, though its what lies under the ocean that will surprise and thrill the most.