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In 2007, "Do Nothing to Change Your Life" encouraged us to nurture our inner slob. Now "Do Nothing...Christmas is Coming" turns to what, for many, is the busiest time of year. For every day of Advent, Stephen Cottrell provides short, practical steps to help us slow down, take time out - and enjoy Christmas without piling on the pressure. This eye-catching book is perfect if you need to slow down over Advent - or as a gift for someone who needs an injection of calm.
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Stephen Cottrell is the Bishop of Reading. As well as the bestselling Do Nothing to Change Your Life, he has also written or contributed to the following other titles for Church House Publishing: * Reflections for Daily Prayer * the Emmaus discipleship course * Travelling Well * Praying through Life.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read Bishop of Reading Stephen Cottrell's little book 'Do Nothing to Change Your Life' a while back, and for his latest book he has applied his laid back philosophy to the monster of the consumerist Christmas.
'Do Nothing - Christmas is Coming' is "an advent calendar with a difference", a series of reflections for each day of advent. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, but in reality often becomes a time when "all the conflicting demands and expectations that we experience every day in our dispersed and fragmented lives seem at their worst", as Cottrell says. What we need is to take a deep breath, and gain some perspective.
The reflections here address topics such as debt, in-laws, Christmas card lists, Santa, all in a low-key, humorous and accessible way. Cottrell invites us to be more outward looking, more relaxed about our expectations, and pinpoints the ironies of the season: "odd, when the Christmas story is about God coming to earth to pay our debts, to show us how to live, to show us what being human could look like, that we respond by running up more debt." He does all this with a gentle approach to spirituality, making the book accessible to both Christians and non-Christians.
'Do Nothing - Christmas is Coming' is "an advent calendar with a difference", a series of reflections for each day of advent. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, but in reality often becomes a time when "all the conflicting demands and expectations that we experience every day in our dispersed and fragmented lives seem at their worst", as Cottrell says. What we need is to take a deep breath, and gain some perspective.
The reflections here address topics such as debt, in-laws, Christmas card lists, Santa, all in a low-key, humorous and accessible way. Cottrell invites us to be more outward looking, more relaxed about our expectations, and pinpoints the ironies of the season: "odd, when the Christmas story is about God coming to earth to pay our debts, to show us how to live, to show us what being human could look like, that we respond by running up more debt." He does all this with a gentle approach to spirituality, making the book accessible to both Christians and non-Christians.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is (hurrah!) an advent calendar for grown-ups so it's best to buy/give before December if possible. If you are looking for a way of making Christmas less hectic and more meaningful, this little book is the one to pick. For each day of December there are two sparsely filled pages of thoughts, quotes and suggestions to shake out the stresses and refill advent with the peace, hope and joy our Christmas card greetings promise. It's designed to be given as a gift - blurb on the back says "the kids are opening their chocolate calendars and I've just got this poxy book" - and would be ideal as one.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is amazing. Its so easy to get strung up by all the must-do things associated with Christmas that really don't matter. This book takes you to the heart of Christmas and sets you free to celebrate the birth of Jesus without the unnecessary packaging. There are 2 pages to read each day, a bit like an Advent calendar, each presenting different ideas and suggestions for action - go for a long walk, give to charity etc etc. Try it and see what a difference it makes.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Refreshing Change
An unmaterialistic celebration on the lead up to Christmas with kindly and thoughtful advice that does not patronize.
Would suits Christian and non-Christian (me) audience. Read more
Would suits Christian and non-Christian (me) audience. Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Scott
An excellent pre-Christmas (Advent) read!
This is an excellent little book - one to give before Christmas (by 1 December0 as it's very useful in putting Christmas, as it is today, in perspective. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S. Wade
An excellent resource
If you are looking for a resource for Advent that will help you to take the time and see what the season is all about, this is it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Suziloo
Better than the chocolate version!
This excellent book really did make a huge difference to my Advent....and is "recycleable" in that I am already looking forward to reading it again next year and catching up with... Read more
Published 17 months ago by the potter
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