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  • Meandering with a purpose

    A little gem amidst the hysterical, positive thinking, self-help literature. The basic premise of the book is that the effort to try to feel happy is often precisely the thing… Read more

  • We still can save our future

    The gold standard of climate change books. Compulsory reading for anyone wanting to contribute to the debate about the future of our earth. Requires multiple sittings, as David Wallace-Wells’ analysis… Read more

  • Make nature wild again

    The concept of rewilding is simple: bring back grassland mega-fauna (large herbivores as Konik horses, European Bison and Taurus) to make our ecosystem diverse again. Rich in plants and animals.… Read more

  • Bijzondere koeientaal

    Marieke Lucas Rijneveld schrijft prachtig, en even gemakkelijk over koeien als over de dood. Wat een metaforen, wat een zinnen. Het verhaal is beklemmend, in de oud-hollandsche traditie van ‘t… Read more

  • Beter leven

    Het leven is gewoon leuker met Etgar Keret naast je bed. Boek Read more

  • There’s no formula

    Hailed as one of the start-up bibles, this classic on how to build a business does indeed hold great lessons. Horowitz manages to avoid most of the worn-off cliches on… Read more

  • Schrijven doe je zo

    Jan Brokken schrijft prachtige boeken, zoals Baltische Zielen. Hij blijkt ook zeer bedreven in de het uitleggen van de kunst van het schrijven. Na lezing, krijg je geheid zin om… Read more

  • too much silence

    Don de Lillo – according to many “one of the greatest” – has published a new book. To raving reviews. Not sure I understand all the praise. I like the… Read more

  • Leaders do matter

    Not only has Tim Bouverie written a real page-turner, this beautiful book is also a great reminder of the importance of moral courage and thorough intellectual analysis. Many other narratives… Read more

  • Mental fitness

    Tougher, calmer and more resilient: clearly the way forward for me. William Irvine is an engaging writer on stoicism. Little by little I’m uncovering my inner stoic. Can’t think of… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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