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simplymary's review against another edition
3.0
The library won’t renew after one cycle so I’ll have to let go of this book for now, though I haven’t finished it yet. The photographs are amateur and the writing pretty straightforward, but I was excited to find a book that fused together my two loves: minimalism and Japan. Each chapter highlights a different person or family living in a self-sufficient, simple way in rural Japan. They aren’t realistically lives I could duplicate, but it gives me a feeling of calm to see others attain simplicity.
imqs's review
5.0
This book helped my soul
One of the best books I've read. The ways of living of all this people make you realize how less things make you full. It's not about material possessions but spirituality. Humbleness is key for a life that can help not only our souls but the Earth's.
One of the best books I've read. The ways of living of all this people make you realize how less things make you full. It's not about material possessions but spirituality. Humbleness is key for a life that can help not only our souls but the Earth's.
audeliame's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
hitanshi's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this book about the Japanese individuals who choose to move to rural areas to practice and simple and sustainable lifestyle. From a materialistic Western perspective to a spiritual Eastern perspective. Something I've been curious of and trying to explore. It was refreshing to check out different homes that felt so long ago, yet so rich and present in the current day.
I can't wait to re-read this book.
I can't wait to re-read this book.
toniapeckover's review against another edition
4.0
Second time reading these interviews with inspiring Japanese artists and activists who have chosen truly simple lives.