A review by bootman
Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Beth Kempton

5.0

I apologize in advance because I know this book has great intentions and I’m sure some people get a lot out of this book, but it wasn’t for me. At its core this is a book about a Japanese way of living. Wabi Sabi is basically seeing the beauty in everything and keeping things simple. I really don’t mind when people from other races write about something from another country because sometimes it helps my western brain understand it better. But this book just wasn’t that for me.

This book really reads like the most basic white girl you could imagine who loves Japanese culture writing a book about her understanding of it. I just did not enjoy it, and I think you can find a lot better books if you’re looking for some self-help.