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The Importance of Living (Paperback)

by Lin Yutang (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 462 pages
  • Publisher: HarperPaperbacks (1 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0688163521
  • ISBN-13: 978-0688163525
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 14 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 310,205 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Top Bedside Reading Material, 23 Aug 1999
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This review is from: Importance of Living (Library Binding)
I actually found this book whilst browsing the shelves in a thrift shop in a village in England. I liked the look of the title and it cost me the princely sum of 50 pence sterling. What a find - Yutang's words of wisdom often comfort when the world seems like its turning upside down. This book has been on many of my travels, I often recommend it to friends hoping they'll get as much out of the prose as I did. In a Global World that seems to be moving ever faster - its a pleasure to take time off, relax and philosophize with the Author. This book is never far from hand, I often re-read chapters when in need of inspiration. Kick of the shackles, open up the pages, spark one up and spend some time alone - you'll be a wiser and more tolerant human being for having read this book.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The pleasures of gentle hedonism, 29 Dec 2001
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I recommend this book for all the skeptics and agnostics out there who need a bit of moral support for a more humanitarian and less religious point of view. Plus, how many books are there with chapters about Loafing, Lying in Bed, Smoking and Drinking Tea ? Apart from these Yutang covers moral, philosphical and cultural issues in a very relaxed and entertaining way. The only drawback is that he has some old-fashioned views about women and the family but as the book was originally written in the 1930's we can probably forgive him for that (this doesn't detract from the other good ideas that he has).
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars a rare treasure, 8 Nov 1997
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Relax in a nice old rocking chair up in the mountains, prepare yourself a pot of jasmine or rose bud tea and indulge yourself with the wise words of Lin Yutang. This book has altered my perception of life and living.
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