This is a nice book about slowing down and enjoying life despite the fast paced nature of today's society. I enjoyed that there were 52 essays (one for every week of the year), but I found parts of the book - especially begin - to be a bit hard to get into. I also don't feel it was too different from other books on slow living I've read before. I think this is a good book for anyone who enjoys mindfulness, fans of holistic living, and those looking for a casual nonfiction book to try.

This book is whimsical, relaxing, and wise. While I read the whole thing in a day, I loved the exercises and felt that a person could totally design an intentional/slow year of living challenge for themselves based on both the insights and challenges from this book. I definitely recommend for anyone who is stressed and burnt out like yours truly - lots of great ideas but also a lot of thoughtfulness and validation here.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this essay collection on slowing down and living at a more sustained pace. The writings in part one were more impactful than the other two parts, but there were some interesting themes and prompts explored here. It could make for a great gift for a friend who's in the midst of burnout and wants to slowly reimagine their life.

I have been in a season of learning what it truly looks like to slow down and soak in the beauty of life around me. This book along with the ruthless elimination of hurry by John Mark Comer have been incredible resources as I embark into this lifestyle. I highly recommend! I will definitely be buying myself a copy to go back to and reference when it releases in September.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Sometimes we all need a book to either help remind us of or teach us the art of slowing down. We often forget the value of taking our time but this book does an excellent job inviting us to be slow and value what we have.

Slow Stories podcast host Rachel Schwartzmann teaches us how to sloooooooooow down and live life at a gentler pace. With 52 essays, plus interviews and prompts, we learn how to do this by example and with ideas from other slow-living practitioners. Recommended!

A thoughtful intimate look at the authors life a memoir guide to a slowing life and interviews with people who share their slowing ideas.A book that I really enjoyed reading and learning from.I loved reading about the author visiting Prospect Park ,I grew up in Brooklyn and enjoyed visiting there. We used to ice skate there that would be a lovely activity to include as you slow down.

Not quite sure what I was expecting from this, but I found this book of meanderings to be flat and trite.

I love this book. As I get older, I’ve been on a big journey of self improvement, minimalism, slowing down, and living a beautiful and peaceful life. The information and point of views in this book were very helpful and motivating for me.