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Wabi sabi, which translates roughly as humble beauty, is a practical philosophy that infuses the concepts of ecology and sustainability with human emotions and spirituality. It aims to refine notions of beauty so that you begin to value items that are organic, imperfect, simple and old - even falling apart - and your personal connection with them.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
OK, but hardly life-changing,
By J. Salisbury (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Practical Wabi Sabi (Paperback)
I bought this on the strength of other reviews, but was more than a little disappointed. This isn't a book about wabi sabi, it is a self-help book to calm and organise your life, with a little wabi sabi thrown in.
I think that if you are a completely over-worked and stressed-out, and feel that unless you do something soon your life is going to fall apart, you are much more likely to benefit from reading this book. If you already know about decluttering your life and have what you'd consider a reasonable understanding of wabi sabi, then don't expect anything great. I had hoped for lots of photos of Japanese (specifically) artefacts that exemplify wabi sabi, with explanations or anecdotes, but the whole book was far too much how-to-alter-your-unhealthy-western-lifestyle to deserve a higher star-rating. I found it all a bit too bland, too general, with too much of it common-sense, and I didn't really feel that I gained much from reading it. I also felt that the term "wabi sabi" was banded around far too much, diluting its value, and used more as a justification for inclusion of the text than anything else. Wabi sabi is much more than a concept for interior decoration or life-enhancement. No doubt I'm not the intended audience and perhaps I ought to be pleased that I'm already a long way into my wabi sabi journey! This is just what I would have personally liked to have known before buying it.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simon Brown's Practical Wabi Sabi is Wonderful!,
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This review is from: Practical Wabi Sabi (Paperback)
When I read Practical Wabi Sabi by Simon G. Brown out of a budding interest in the subject, I KNEW that I had found a major key to help deal with the constant buzz in our heads, eyes and and ears in this electronic, microwaves, satallite-connected world. Simon offers a way to handle the insanity of modern life in a way other than stuffing ourselves with high corn fructose foods, or other drugs of choice, including 'retail therapy', in a desperate attempt to handle the mounting stresses in our lives. I LOVE this book which truly is practical, enjoyable and even gives a sense of spirituality no matter what your religious background. Following Simon's tips in making one's home and environment a truly Wabi Sabi place of mental and physical simplicity and serenity will indeed make your life calmer and allow for us to find the time to discover our true connection to this world.
Claudia Scott, Jacksonville, Florida
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not very Wabi Sabi,
By Expat "DJH" (France) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Practical Wabi Sabi (Paperback)
As with another reviewer I was inspired to buy this book by some good reviews, but was then very disappointed with it when it arrived.
I find it quite strange that this book should be about Wabi Sabi. It contains the kind of perfected photos which would not look out of place in a corporate brochure or health spar advert (in other words, the opposite of Wabi Sabi..), and reads like a poor self-help book. It describes little of the philosophy, and instead makes rather superficial statements about "how to make your home/ life/ style more Wabi Sabi". Rather like saying "if you want to be more like a Buddhist monk, shave your head and wear an orange robe.."!! Not recommended.
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