Does Your Heart Wander Too?
by Amanda on January 26, 2012
You know when you read a book and it speaks to your heart so clearly that you feel as though it was written specifically for you? I felt that whilst reading every word of Pia Jane Bijkerk‘s My Heart Wanders. If you love to travel, to discover, to follow your heart, to make your home beautiful no matter where you are, then this book will speak straight to your soul.
Pia shares her journey from her life in Sydney to experiences living Paris and finding peace on a quaint little houseboat in Amsterdam. Her words are so honest, yet quiet; and falling into her book is like sitting down to afternoon tea with a friend. It spoke so strongly to experiences I myself have faced and lead me on a journey to one I have dreamt about. Her book is filled with beautiful photographs, doodles and notes that are so perfectly Pia. I fell so deeply into her beautiful world and may have even shed a tear of two. Insightful, poetic and charming, My Heart Wanders is a wanderer’s treasure.
I was lucky enough to spend a lovely brunch with the lady herself while I was back home in Australia and she is just as beautiful in person as she is in book form. If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, I can’t recommend it enough!
Find information about My Heart Wanders here.
p.s. Happy Australia Day- and yes, I had to share some Aussie love today!
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Yes, dear Amanda, my heart wanders too!
As an Europian I’m a lucky duck to have this beautiful book of Pia Jane Bijkerk since last May (http://arianereichardt.blogspot.com/2011_05_01_archive.html)… I love it!
All the best for you,
Ariane.
Oh Ariane, isn’t it divine?
Yes it wasn’t available in Vancouver at the time I bought this, so I got it when I was home in Sydney. Hopefully it will be available everywhere soon.
Thanks for commenting. :)
This book has been on my wishlist for awhile. Hopefully I can get a copy soon.
The book seems so lovely. Are there many words or just more photos? Thank you for sharing, I’ve put it in my book wishlist. :)
No, no, there are lots of words. It’s her memoir of her life living in different cities. But lots of photos too. :)
How wonderful. She’s a great photographer. I follow her blog also.
I’ve been wanting to get my hands on this book. Thanks for posting about it. Now i really gotta pick it up!
Just stumbled on your blog, and found this post about a book I know I will love! How awesome is that?! Thank you!
Thanks for posting about this. The photos have a quiet beauty. I’ve added it to my wish list too and am now exploring her blog.
Looks like a book I would love! :)
Your ring is lovely too! May I please ask where it’s from?
Silk, it’s just from a little clothing shop here in Vancouver on Broadway. I don’t remember the name.
It was one of summer readings! I loved every page of it and the photographs are just gorgeous!
It looks lovely Amanda. I also loved seeing that Aussie passport Miss Wanderer.
This looks fabulous. I need to get me a copy. Happy Australia Day!
Thank you so much for the recommendation. The book looks amazing and I am off to search for it now.