Choosing Simplicity

In her preface, the author questions what does simple living actually look like, how do people do it, what are the downsides, is it worth it. She comments on books that she has read that told her why or how to simplify her life, but she found little written on real people who actually did it.

As you read this book you will find the book provides actual examples of simplified living and the stories of the people who have simplified their lives. You will also find reflections on the lessons learned from the person being profiled. This book is one where you can read about true life examples, rather than reading just about the theory of simplified living.

"Choosing Simplicity", is a book that truly is the inspiration of simplicity. It is one that inspired us to follow our dream and live a more simplified life! It is one that gave us hope by reading the stories of others who have successfully simplified their lives. Read other reviews Choosing Simplicity

Contents:
Foward by Vicki Robin
Preface
1. Why simplicity?
2. My Story: True Confessions of a Yuppie Lawyer
3. Turning Points: What Motivates Us to Start the Journey?
4. A Parent's Choice: Savoring Life with Our Children
5. Urban or Rural Simplicity: Choosing a Nurturing Milieu
6. Work We Can Live With: A Balancing Act
7. On the Road to Simplicity: Travelers in Transition
8. Long Timers: People Who Have Always Lived Simply
9. Starting Our Simply: Generation X Takes a U-Turn
10. Having Enough: Living Simply with Financial Freedom
11. Living Well on Very Little: Amazing Stories of Courageous People
12. Community: Are We Our Brother's Keepers?
13. Environmental Champions: A Passionate Love for the Earth
14. The Pierce Simplicity Study: Reflections and Inspiration

We now live a simplified life, and it is books like this one that helped us to simplify our life. In simplicity we have found stress relief - we are no longer living a life of choas. Our life today is one where we enjoy the simple things life has to offer. One where we work hard, but we love what we do. And one where we control what we do, when we do it, and how we do it!

Whether you are looking to escape the rat race, or whether you are currently simplifying your life, this book is one that will give you real life examples and hopefully one that will inspire you to journey into simplicity!