Jarvis Featured in Major Global Book on Power of Silence; “Golden” Now Available on Pre-order

Jarvis is featured in the major upcoming book, “Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise” (HarperCollins/Penguin)  by Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz, which will be published in 12 languages globally. Jarvis’ story is prominently covered in Chapter 9: Quiet Inside and well as throughout the book. It will be hitting the shelves on May 5 in the UK and May 17 in the US and is now available on pre-order here.

Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz take us on an unlikely journey—from the West Wing of the White House to San Quentin’s death row; from Ivy League brain research laboratories to underground psychedelic circles; from the temperate rainforests of Olympic National Park to the main stage at a heavy metal festival—to explore the meaning and importance of silence and the art of finding it in any situation.

They maintain that silence isn’t just the absence of noise. It’s a presence that brings us energy, clarity, and deeper connection. 

“Golden” reveals how to go beyond the ordinary rules and tools of mindfulness. It’s a field guide for navigating the noise of the modern world—not just the noise in our ears, but also on our screens and in our heads. Drawing on lessons from neuroscience, business, spirituality, politics, and the arts, Zorn and Marz explore why auditory, informational, and internal silence is essential for physical health, mental clarity, ecological sustainability, and vibrant community.

Leigh Marz visited Jarvis at San Quentin and thanks him for “bringing [his] full, beautiful, soulful, and compassionate self to the pages of this book.” The book is endorsed by Ven. Pema Chodron, Rebecca Solnit, among many others. Find the book here.