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In Praise of Slow

How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed

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In Praise of Slow

By: Carl Honore
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 Across the western world more and more people are slowing down. Slower is better: better work, better productivity, better exercise, better sex, better food.

DON'T HURRY, BE HAPPY.

Almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of their lives. These days, our culture teaches that faster is better. But in the race to keep up, everything suffers - our work, diet and health, our relationships and sex lives.

Carl Honoré uncovers a movement that challenges the cult of speed. In this entertaining and hands-on investigation, he takes us on a tour of the emerging Slow movement: from a Tantric sex workshop in London to a meditation room for Tokyo executives, from a SuperSlow exercise studio in New York, to Italy, home of the Slow Food, Slow Cities and Slow Sex movements.

(p) 2016 Orion Publishing Group©2004 Carl Honore Aging & Longevity Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Exercise

Critic Reviews

Engagingly written and filled with interesting detail... a timely manifesto for a more civilised world
Presents an eloquent case for a thorough re-examination of priorities and shows how even subtle shifts in the way we live can have a very real effect on our well-being
Engaging
Readable and persuasive... it is virtually impossible to read Honore's book without deciding to take things, you know, a little slower from now on
His advice is too grounded in day-to-day practicality to be guilty of didacticism or whimsy... read this uplifting and enlightening book very soon; but do, please, take your time
All stars
Most relevant
A great intro to the topic. Whilst it describes many aspects and offshoots of the SLOW movement I found that it is a little dated having been written in 2004. I'm sure the movement has evolved substantially in the past 18 years. it would interesting to hear what people are doing now. Nonetheless a quick, easy listen overview. Thanks for sharing your journey Carl!

great overview of the SLOW movement evolving

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Great ideas for slowing down in life, and the benefits of doing so. Well worth the read.

Great lesson for us all

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I loved it and am genuinely sad it ended. Is there a part two? Great starting place for those wanting to start living slower.

Brilliant

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For a book on slow it was read at a gallop. This so put me off I may have prejudiced my reception of the story.
Found it all a bit trite and wasn’t convinced by the validity of the stories and anecdotes.
I think if you want to enjoy slow living make a cup of tea and drink it whilst it’s hot.

Read at a gallop

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