See buying choices for this item to see if it's one of the millions that are eligible for Amazon Prime.

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Simple Abundance: A Day Book of Comfort and Joy
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Simple Abundance: A Day Book of Comfort and Joy (Hardcover)

by Sarah Ban Breathnach (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


153 used from £0.01
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover 2 used & new from £15.95
Paperback (New edition) £15.99 £10.39 40 used & new from £0.01

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Want A 6 Figure Income
   www.stephenandkaren.lifepathpro.com    Be sponsored by TOP LifePath team Will show you how to retire in 2yrs 
Book Abundance
   www.shop.com/books    Book Abundance Here. Shop Smart & Save Big at SHOP.COM 
Ask.com - Dictionary: Simple
   www.Ask.com    Get Definitions of any Word with our Online Dictionary Tool -Ask.com 
  
 

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Romancing the Ordinary: A Year of Simple Splendour

Romancing the Ordinary: A Year of Simple Splendour

by Sarah Ban Breathnach
4.3 out of 5 stars (7)  £6.74
Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self

Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self

by Sarah Ban Breathnach
3.7 out of 5 stars (59)  £5.99
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything

by Elizabeth Gilbert
4.1 out of 5 stars (80)  £4.79
A New Earth: Create a Better Life

A New Earth: Create a Better Life

by Eckhart Tolle
4.2 out of 5 stars (68)  £4.43
The Simple Abundance Companion

The Simple Abundance Companion

by Sarah Ban Breathnach
5.0 out of 5 stars (1) 
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Hardcover: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Warner Books; 10 Anv edition (30 Jun 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0446519138
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446519137
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 14.7 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 193,482 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
This book features 366 essays penned from a woman's perspective. Sample topics include gratitude, harmony, self-nurturing, positive body image, the importance of scented linen closets, and many others. Each essay sports a pithy quote from (surprise!) the likes of Kahlil Gibran. Viewed uncritically, it's hard to argue with Simple Abundance's earnest admonitions to appreciate life, in all its messy imperfect excellence. And the fact that serenity and happiness are each in dreadfully short supply can excuse some of the treacly writing. But Breathnach sometimes lapses into what can only be described as her "Martha Stewart on Prozac" voice, and the results are aggravating to the extreme: "if you've been hesitant to strike up a reciprocal relationship with your guardian angel, don't be". (What on earth can you do for your guardian angel?) Being acid is so unattractive ... and shooting fish in a barrel besides. Read these feel-good essays every morning with the rising sun, a cup of mint tea, and a bluebird chirping on your windowsill, and you'll be happy --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Synopsis
Quotations, poems, meditations and practical exercises for every day of a woman's year include inspirational messages, money-saving suggestions, gardening and decorating ideas, and thoughts on personal fulfullment.

See all Product Description

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Simple Abundance: A Day Book of Comfort and Joy
86% buy the item featured on this page:
Simple Abundance: A Day Book of Comfort and Joy 4.9 out of 5 stars (11)
Romancing the Ordinary: A Year of Simple Splendour
8% buy
Romancing the Ordinary: A Year of Simple Splendour 4.3 out of 5 stars (7)
£6.74
Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self
3% buy
Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self 3.7 out of 5 stars (59)
£5.99
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything
2% buy
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything 4.1 out of 5 stars (80)
£4.79
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

11 Reviews
5 star:
 (10)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.9 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book which lifts your spirits., 20 Dec 1999
By A Customer
This review is from: Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy (Paperback)
Simple Abundance is a beautiful book, which can be dipped into at any time of the year. I received it as a birthday gift, and have since gone on to buy it for others. It puts the basics of life into focus, and makes you realise that life is as hard as you make it. There are many thoughts and ideas which guide you through the difficult times. It also makes you look at what is truly important in your life, and helps to dispense with the unimportant stuff. Simple Abundance opens your eyes to the simple beauty of life,which is to be found in family, friends and nature.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly does give Comfort and Joy ..., 3 Aug 2004
I have read Sarah Ban Breathnach's book thoroughly and return to it regularly. It is written as a "daybook" and offers gentle spiritual lessons and meditations. It is very subtle and gives suggestions and ideas without pushing them on the reader, and subsequently taking the reader through new and positive thought processes with each page, each page being just a fairly short and simple meditation for the day. When I first read the book I took great comfort in the fact that there were thousands like me quietly existing, and that one of us went on to spin this beautiful golden web of love and concern to an unknown audience. I actually passed my first copy of the book to someone dear to me who I felt at the time needed some words of comfort, and as the months went by I realised how much I missed the book, which I liked to pick up and read at random from time to time ... I looked in the bookshops for another copy to buy but could not find one anywhere ... so I gave up looking and resolved to live without it - the very next day I found a copy in the local charity shop - it was in pristine condition and unfortunately had been left unread. Fortunate for me, though, and I will always keep a copy with me. I am just going online now because another person I care for is showing signs of needing some spiritual comfort and, as she lives in another country, I cannot physically be there for her. I think the next best thing is to buy another copy of this book and send it to her. Thank you Sarah Ban Breathnach and I hope you read this review one day so that you can know that your book really did bring comfort and joy.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring if a little too 'American' in places., 6 Jan 2001
By A Customer
This review is from: Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy (Paperback)
A very helpful book for those seeking a greater insight into themselves and the world. However, in places this book concentrates on the 'ideal American way of life' so can be a bit off-putting. Rather than sticking rigidly to the day to day structure of the book, I would suggest skipping the bits of homemade apple pie and lemonade on the porch and just extract what you find useful.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars simple abundance
A must for all who care. This book gave me so much hope and understanding
This book should be everybodies best friend the world would be a calmer place to live.
Published 1 month ago by brontes

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
This book is ideal for women everywhere, it is geared towards helping you to see the joy in little things and inspiring you. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thinker

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Abundance A Daybook of Comfort and Joy - Sarah Ban Breathnach
This is my second purchase of a book by Sarah Ban Breathnach and I am not disappointed. Her books change lives, especially women's. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Liz Penn

5.0 out of 5 stars A simply abundant book of Comfort and Joy
I bought this book in December 1997, and have read it every day since! I have bought most of my girl friends and family females a copy of the book too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cherrill M. Mason

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my best friends.
I'm so glad I bought this book. I have since become more of a woman and have ressurected the girl. A beautiful wellspring of positivity and comfort (and a good kick up the... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking
A charming and thoughtful book - with daily mediations and monthly suggestions.
Published on 23 Dec 1999 by beccy@megabucks.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone needs this book
A wonderful book for life - you won't be lonely if you have this book. Buy it for friends and share the joy. This is Rosemary's favourite book in all the world.
Published on 9 Oct 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book may change your life -- if you're ready for it.
Simple Abundance is a sourcebook of how to get back to your "authetic self," the girl you were at 10 who had strong likes and dislikes, was not overly influenced by the... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 1999

Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]


Active discussions in related forums
   
Related forums

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Elemis Resurface and Renew Skin Care Gift Set of 4 Products
From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

  

More From Sarah Ban Breathnach

Romancing the Ordinary...

Romancing the Ordinary: A Year of...

Romancing the Ordinary is the latest book from Sarah Ban Breathnach... Read more
£8.99 £6.74

 

Boys Smell

Lynx Africa Body Spray and After Shave Gift set
But we make sure they smell good...

›Discover male grooming at Amazon.co.uk

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates