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The Abundance of Less: Lessons in Simple Living from Rural Japan

by Andy Couturier
$10.90
The Abundance of Less: Lessons in Simple Living from Rural Japan
The Abundance of Less: Lessons in Simple Living from Rural Japan

Sustainable simplicity in Japan's heartwarming narratives.

If you're feeling weighed down by the rigors of the fast-paced, modern life, 'The Abundance of Less' could offer you a breath of fresh air. Andy Couturier transports readers to a world where the luxury of time and nature replaces the pursuit of material wealth, through the stories of those who have made this dream their reality. It's a reminder that a rich life can flourish from simplicity and self-sufficiency, which might inspire you to reconsider what truly matters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Abundance of Less: Lessons in Simple Living from Rural Japan

by Andy Couturier
$10.90
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ISBN: 9781623171322
Authors: Andy Couturier
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Date of Publication: 2017-08-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Philosophy, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography Memoir, Personal Development, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 634 readers)

Description

Inspiring stories of 10 people who left urban Japan to live ‘the simple life’ in the rural mountains—for anyone interested in sustainable living, Japanese counterculture, and Eastern spirituality. The Abundance of Less captures the texture of sustainable lives well lived in these ten profiles of ordinary—yet exceptional—men and women who left behind mainstream existences in urban Japan to live surrounded by the luxuries of nature, art, friends, delicious food, and an abundance of time. Drawing on traditional Eastern spiritual wisdom and culture, these pioneers describe the profound personal transformations they underwent as they escaped the stress, consumerism, busyness, and dependence on technology of modern life. This intimate and evocative book tells of their fulfilling lives as artists, philosophers, and farmers who rely on themselves for happiness and sustenance. By inviting readers to enter into the essence of these individuals’ days, Couturier shows us how we too can bring more meaning and richness to our own lives.
 

Sustainable simplicity in Japan's heartwarming narratives.

If you're feeling weighed down by the rigors of the fast-paced, modern life, 'The Abundance of Less' could offer you a breath of fresh air. Andy Couturier transports readers to a world where the luxury of time and nature replaces the pursuit of material wealth, through the stories of those who have made this dream their reality. It's a reminder that a rich life can flourish from simplicity and self-sufficiency, which might inspire you to reconsider what truly matters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.