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christospanayi's review against another edition
1.0
I don't know much about Chinese medicine. I am a firm believer of science, though I do respect the wisdom of the collective that has been passed on from generation to generation. So I am always curious and open to read about this stuff. When I saw this on a friend's bookshelf I thought, I might as well. Why not.
This book manages to oversimplify practices that have been around for thousands of years (practices followed by different groups of people with different cultural backgrounds interestingly enough) to an extent that makes the reader feel stupid. Sure, the author thought, why not re-imagine whole practices and rituals that have been around for hundreds of years, take time, effort and expertise to learn and make them into one minute exercises for simple minded westerners who are always excited with Eastern mystical stuff? Chaching.
With all due respect to the author (and Chinese medicine), go for something perhaps less colourful but more substantive.
This book manages to oversimplify practices that have been around for thousands of years (practices followed by different groups of people with different cultural backgrounds interestingly enough) to an extent that makes the reader feel stupid. Sure, the author thought, why not re-imagine whole practices and rituals that have been around for hundreds of years, take time, effort and expertise to learn and make them into one minute exercises for simple minded westerners who are always excited with Eastern mystical stuff? Chaching.
With all due respect to the author (and Chinese medicine), go for something perhaps less colourful but more substantive.
ohitsly's review against another edition
3.75
nothing really new, but some interesting techniques & routines i will definitely try to apply : )
kaeru_klara's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
agica's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
Informative but nothing really new. Look at it as a collection of techniques that are available every time you need help.
fionak's review against another edition
3.0
With very large print and thick paper, this book is a basic primer on Chinese self-care and definitely a good jumping-off point for learning about TCM practices.
youshinemoonchild's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
girlhoodreads's review against another edition
5.0
Quick and easy to read with beautiful illustrations throughout as well as just a general calming and beautiful aesthetic to the book, from its colour pallet, cover and layout. A very good introduction and simple how tos.