Fascinating

Read a review of this in The Independent newspaper and so thought I’d give it a go. Whilst buy the Kindle version I accidentally also bought the Audible version which has been the way I have “read” it whilst travelling. Casper’s voice, unlike some authors, is lovely to listen to and adds to the words. I hope to carry through the ideas in the book in to my day to day, but as Casper writes, some I do already, unwittingly! I would certainly recommend this book.

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Disjointed

I love listening to Casper he has a great voice and I like a lot of the ideas in the book but does feel it goes off unnecessary tangents, this book although it tries not to it's definitely comes from a point of privilege he does say the everything all look different for everyone but doesn't point to any examples and you bring me into it his own example of taking a break from technology or from what it seems to me you life on Friday to Saturday as a mum I don't have time to do nothing for 24 hrs and some more accessible ideas or examples would have been nice and of the things he said where hard to understand what was really being talked about. I agree with another review I saw that is you cut alot out this can be an article. I loved all the stories about his childhood but where they really necessary? think I need to listen a few more times to really get this book

I really loved this book

I feel like I’ve been slowly developing a lot of the ideas in this book independently. Modern life often feels empty of meaning, and I’ve found myself wanting to mark the seasons or create new traditions. It was such a relief to read a book that not only proposed these very ideas, but provided practical advice on how to actually do them. I also really liked the warmth and intelligence with which the book was written. I will be listening to this again to take notes!

Lovely Lockdown Listen for Life-Reappraisal

This book couldn't have come at a better time! Author Casper ter Kuile not only examines issues such as loneliness, overcoming tech addiction and the profound feeling of dissatisfaction/disconnection from modern life which so many people are feeling currently. He also explores all sorts of practical and easy rituals you can carry out in your own home (perfect for lockdown!) from new ways to approach your favourite books or films, to meditation, small, local pilgrimages and even turning workouts into something divine! I'd really recommend this book for all ages, from teenagers to the retired. Casper makes his case for a more ritualistic approach to life in a refreshingly informal and personal way, whilst still packing in loads of interesting facts and figures, with a fun sense of humour and an endearing level of honesty! The perfect lockdown listen to make you review your life in a more positive, new light - he's got a lovely voice to listen to, too, including a couple of moments of singing!