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Looking at Mindfulness: Twenty-Five Paintings to Change the Way You Live by Christophe André
antlersantlers's review against another edition
4.0
This rating/review is based on an ARC from the publisher.
This is the kind of book on mindfulness that is just made for me. I love how each chapter is structured: mindful analysis of a painting, quote, exploration of a mindfulness practice, and a summary of the overall lesson. All of the chapters are pretty short and follow the same structure. The art is exclusively western, which was kind of a bore but it's still a really great way to explore the concept.
This also satisfies task 24 of my Book Riot Read Harder Challenge! A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)!
This is the kind of book on mindfulness that is just made for me. I love how each chapter is structured: mindful analysis of a painting, quote, exploration of a mindfulness practice, and a summary of the overall lesson. All of the chapters are pretty short and follow the same structure. The art is exclusively western, which was kind of a bore but it's still a really great way to explore the concept.
This also satisfies task 24 of my Book Riot Read Harder Challenge! A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)!
mia_angeline's review against another edition
3.0
This decidedly slapped. I really liked this and the analysis on mindfulness and the paintings. Will 100% be reading this again. Very enjoyable, a bit disconnected, but useful and well written.
melimelimiele's review against another edition
5.0
This is the most beautiful book I have ever read. Beautiful viscerally, spiritually, and visually. Lessons in mindfulness, paired with stunning works of art, add another layer of complexity and meaning to this purposeful collection of essays. Each chapter addresses increasingly more nuanced aspects of mindfulness. In the beginning, I worried this was too entry-level because I have already studied meditation, but I quickly realized I had a lot more to learn. I read this book somewhat slowly and savored every word and piece of art. I borrowed this book from the library, but I would really like to own it so I can continue revisiting these pages in the coming years. Simply amazing.
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
A great meditation book for people who are just starting. It's an accessible approach to begin a practice. I wish there had been more of a tie-in with the art. Some of the relationships felt like a bit of a reach but overall a good book and an easy read.
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