Quietude
The Wisdom of Rumi. A story about listening to the quiet voice within, and finding the courage to follow where it leads.
Sometimes the loudest truths are spoken in silence.
Quietude is the story of a young girl named Rumi, whose wisdom reaches far beyond her years. Gifted with a deep spiritual sense, she pours what she knows into the private pages of her Little Red Book.
When life asks her to let go of what she loves most, Rumi sets out on a journey of her own. A chance meeting with a monk plants a quest in her heart: a legendary tree in Sintra, Portugal, said to hold the Profound Love Codes within its roots. With every step, her Little Red Book gathers the silent wisdom of the world, and teaches her, and us, to listen.
A Journey Toward the Heart
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“You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.”
Rumi
Read the First Chapter Free
Step into Rumi’s world before you buy. Download a free chapter of Quietude, then continue the journey in paperback, hardcover, or Kindle.
Journals to Guide Your Journey Inward
Keep your own Little Red Book. Each journal is designed to help you listen to the quiet voice within.
The Red Rumi Journal
The Pastel Rumi Journal
The Pink Rumi JournalWhy I Wrote Quietude
About the Book
What is Quietude about?
Quietude: The Wisdom of Rumi follows a young girl named Rumi, gifted with deep spiritual insight, who records her wisdom in a Little Red Book. When life asks her to let go, she sets out on a quest to Sintra, Portugal, in search of a legendary tree said to hold the Profound Love Codes.
Is Quietude about the poet Rumi?
It is a novel inspired by the poet. Its heroine is a young girl named Rumi, and the story is woven through with the spirit of the Sufi poet’s wisdom about love, loss, and listening within.
What kind of book is it?
An inspirational novel and spiritual fable: a gentle, uplifting story for anyone drawn to Rumi’s poetry and the inner journey.
Can I read a sample first?
Yes. Download a free chapter of Quietude.
Is there a companion journal?
Yes. The Rumi journals, in red, pastel, and pink, are designed as your own Little Red Book for reflection. They are available on Amazon.
Who is David Ahearn?
David Ahearn is a comedian, speaker, and the author of twelve books, including Quietude: The Wisdom of Rumi, 12 Universal Laws, and the novel I’Eternal, arriving November 25, 2026. He co-founded the improv comedy show Four Day Weekend and hosted it for 23 years.
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