A review by melissakuzma
Live Lagom: Balanced Living, the Swedish Way by Anna Brones

5.0

I loved this little book, which I easily read in a day, and I love the concept of lagom, which I think of as "just enough." Having just returned from a trip to Scandinavia, I'm kind of obsessed with all things Scandinavian, and lagom is a natural fit for me. I know as Americans we're supposed to be obsessed with consumption, and "the bigger, the better," but that just doesn't feel right to me. I hate big cars, big houses, how we're encouraged by commercials and the media to have too much of everything. That's not to say I don't sometimes go overboard with certain things (my shoes - I know, I know) but in general I prefer a more low-key, balanced approach to life. I have a small house (very lagom-sized, really), I don't drive a fancy or new car, and I strive for a healthy work-life balance, which I happily accomplish most of the time. I believe in equality and the common good, and on sustainability. I think lagom is something we could all use a little bit more of (yes, the irony is intentional!).