- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd (1 April 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034093591X
- ISBN-13: 978-0340935910
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,526,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There has been plenty written about consumerism and why we spend, but this is the first time I've seen it explored in evolutionary terms. It's an interesting theory, that our somewhat irrational consumer habits are the result of ancient survival mechanisms. In order to create more a sustainable future, we need to learn to recognise enough when we see it, and evolve a stop button.
The book's much broader than that, our hunting and gathering instincts are more of a recurring theme along the way as John Naish tackles a range of issues, including our pursuit of more food, more information, and more work. He draws on a range of trends, observations and research, and also seeks out relevant experts to interview.
Each chapter concludes with practical suggestions for finding the elusive 'enough' point - the point at which further increase makes no difference to our wellbeing, and these are original and practical.
John Naish writes with flair and a sense of humour, and cheerfully admits he hasn't got all the answers. There's plenty you'll have heard before if you've done much reading on simplicity and consumerism, but Naish has an unusual perspective and a very readable style, and Enough has much to recommend it.
The book's much broader than that, our hunting and gathering instincts are more of a recurring theme along the way as John Naish tackles a range of issues, including our pursuit of more food, more information, and more work. He draws on a range of trends, observations and research, and also seeks out relevant experts to interview.
Each chapter concludes with practical suggestions for finding the elusive 'enough' point - the point at which further increase makes no difference to our wellbeing, and these are original and practical.
John Naish writes with flair and a sense of humour, and cheerfully admits he hasn't got all the answers. There's plenty you'll have heard before if you've done much reading on simplicity and consumerism, but Naish has an unusual perspective and a very readable style, and Enough has much to recommend it.
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A brilliant book reflecting on the sheer stupidity of our endless striving for better and more when we already have more than enough. We have evolved into a race chasing the impossible dream that ends up with us all stressed out, depleting our resources, unhappy and unfulfilled. The author argues we need to develop a cultural sense of "enoughness" and to be happy with what we HAVE rather than always striving for more and better.
I couldn't put this book down and all the way through was saying, "yes, spot on" again and again and again. Having read the book I doubt any of us will instantly change our ways, but just maybe we will reflect on our culture and modus operandi and think a bit more carefully about what is REALLY important in our lives.
The book is not a dull, environmentalist tome. Rather it is full of humour and light-heartedness. A truly excellent read for western man in the 21st century. I suspect this book will be seen in years to come as the book that woke us up and brought us to our senses in much the way that Rachael Carson's "Silent Spring" did back in the 1960s.
I couldn't put this book down and all the way through was saying, "yes, spot on" again and again and again. Having read the book I doubt any of us will instantly change our ways, but just maybe we will reflect on our culture and modus operandi and think a bit more carefully about what is REALLY important in our lives.
The book is not a dull, environmentalist tome. Rather it is full of humour and light-heartedness. A truly excellent read for western man in the 21st century. I suspect this book will be seen in years to come as the book that woke us up and brought us to our senses in much the way that Rachael Carson's "Silent Spring" did back in the 1960s.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book - I did not want to put it down. It explains in a simple and insightful way what is happening to us and why we are on a self destruct path. I love the references to our evolution. It would be good if they could give every slimmer a copy of chapter 2 on enough food! Highly recommended reading!
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I enjoyed this and learned from it
I read this through easily in a couple of days. Although written pre-credit crunch, the 'afterword' brought the ideas up to date and posed some interesting questions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. H. A. Bateman
Enough
An extremely insightful book, I recommend it to anyone who finds they are often dissatisfied. John Naish hits the nail on the head re many of the problems the modern world presents... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andrew Knox
I've had enough of this book!
I recently read this book as it was suggested by someone in my bookclub, they said how it was inspiring and they carried on reflecting on it etc. Read more
Published 11 months ago by L. Morgan
Just as relevant now, 3 years on
This book was written in 2008, but is just as relevant now. It's a plea to people to buy less, eat less and work less. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. D. E. Calladine
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I just want to add my voice to the many who are saying just what an excellent book this is. Interesting, inspiring, well-written - every page was enjoyable, which is all the more... Read more
Published 11 months ago by modern life is rubbish
"Enough" - make enough time to read this book
..I was trawling through a forum the other day and somebody had written a reply which referenced this book. I was intrigued enough to pop down the local library to get it out. Read more
Published 15 months ago by StuBod
Excellent book
I have found this book to be inspirational and personally challenging. The author bravely examines/dispels a lot of the self-contradictory and damaging patterns of modern... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Butler
Life lesson without the preaching
Picked this book up at a charity bookshop (sorry Amazon!). Excellent read. Yes it does tell you exactly what you already know, but sometimes you need to be reminded. Read more
Published 20 months ago by D. Saunders
Great read really makes you think about how you spend your precious...
I havent finished reading this book yet but i havent been able to put it down and if the rest of the book is as good as the begining then i am looking forward to it! Read more
Published 20 months ago by anna timperley
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