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In Praise of Slow

How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed

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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 New York

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
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Really, really loved this book. Kept listening to more and more of it when I should have been going to sleep! The author makes a very persuasive case against what he calls the "cult of speed" and in favour of slowing down in every aspect of life. Loved the deep research, the insights and all the stories and examples from around the world. Very inspiring! I also found the book very funny at several points. I’m new to audiobooks so don’t have a lot to compare to but I really liked the author's voice and reading style. The best part is that listening to this book has actually helped me to make some really big changes in my life. I'm grateful to the author and will definitely look out for future books of his to listen to.

This book is a godsend

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a fascinating exploration into why taking our time can be a benefit to our wellbeing, communities, and the economy. will take lessons from it! can be repetitive which is exacerbated by a dry narration. Worth listening too but I'd recommend listening in batches rather than in one sitting.

interesting and useful but flat performance

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I loved this book, well narrated, concise and a great introduction to the slow movement.
I truly enjoyed how this book was structured

Well structured, well narrated

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the book had a lot of good quality 👌 but its point less if you don't worship GOD. IT services no purpose, but that just me

Good all round book, but his not religious, whats

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I liked how each chapter captures different elements of life from work, leisure time, community living to slow parenting and relationships. Lots of food for thought. Got me thinking about the little ways I can try and slow down for my own mental health.

Recognising the value of slowing down

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