Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

Name: Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life
Rating: 4.666666507720947 (18 reviews)

Beth Kempton

Aug 2018 · Hachette UK

4.7

18 reviews

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**Order Beth Kempton's new book KOKORO: Japanese Wisdom for a Life Well Lived**

'A truly transformative read' Sunday Times STYLE

'More than ever, we need books like this' Jessica Seaton, Co-Founder of Toast and author of Gather, Cook, Feast

A whole new way of looking at the world - and your life - inspired by centuries-old Japanese wisdom.

Wabi sabi ("wah-bi sah-bi") is a captivating concept from Japanese aesthetics, which helps us to see beauty in imperfection, appreciate simplicity and accept the transient nature of all things. With roots in zen and the way of tea, the timeless wisdom of wabi sabi is more relevant than ever for modern life, as we search for new ways to approach life's challenges and seek meaning beyond materialism.

Wabi sabi is a refreshing antidote to our fast-paced, consumption-driven world, which will encourage you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and be gentler on yourself. It will help you simplify everything, and concentrate on what really matters.

From honouring the rhythm of the seasons to creating a welcoming home, from reframing failure to ageing with grace, wabi sabi will teach you to find more joy and inspiration throughout your perfectly imperfect life.

This book is the definitive guide to applying the principles of wabi sabi to transform every area of your life, and finding happiness right where you are.

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4.7

18 reviews

Joshua Tan

June 27, 2024

I wish I've found this book earlier, I found out about Wabi Sabi when I walk into my local bookstore and interested with the summary of this book. There's a lot of advice and tips on life enrichment on this book which I find very useful to tackle on today's modern life, anyone who seeks for inner peace and tranquility should have a read on this e-book. I sincerely hope there'll be more interesting book about Japanese culture and wisdom from the author, this is one of the very best book I've read by far.

Deborah

July 15, 2020

I really enjoyed reading this book. The author writes beautiful stories about her own experiences in Japan and how she used those experiences in life. She gives practical tips on how you can implement those practices as well in your daily life.

3 people found this review helpful

lulu'ah h

January 2, 2019

A perfectly Beautiful book. Reading it is like sitting in the park on a warm, sunny day. When the wind gently caressing your hair and the sweet scent of roses fly in the air. It's one of those pieces which can change your life.... which stay with you forever. "We live only to discover beauty.... all else is a sense of waiting"(K.Gibran) and I was waiting for this book all my life. Thank you

4 people found this review helpful

About the author

Beth Kempton is an award-winning entrepreneur and the bestselling author of Wabi Sabi: Japanese wisdom for a perfectly imperfect life, Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year, We Are in This Together and Freedom Seeker. Beth's books have been translated into 24 languages, chosen as an Apple USA 'must listen' audiobook on iTunes, and recommended in TIME Magazine, British Vogue, The Telegraph, Sunday Times Style and Psychologies Magazine among others.

Beth has two degrees in Japanese and has spent many years living and working in Japan, which she considers her second home. She is also a qualified yoga teacher and a Reiki Master trained in the Japanese tradition in Tokyo. As Founder of Do What You Love, Beth has produced and taught online courses and workshops that have helped tens of thousands of people all over the world to discover their passion, explore their creativity and live a more inspired life. She describes herself as a wanderer, an adventurer and a seeker of beauty.

Beth is the mother of two small girls who fill her with joy every single day.
www.bethkempton.com / Instagram @bethkempton

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