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The Swedish Art of Ageing Well: Life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you
Margareta Magnusson
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Description for The Swedish Art of Ageing Well: Life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you
Hardback.
A WATERSTONES BEST HOME & LIFESTYLE BOOK OF 2023
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This is a guide to a life well-lived. It is about the wonder of the everyday and the lessons that age brings.
Wear stripes. Eat chocolate. Don't leave empty-handed.
But also embrace change, let go of what doesn't matter and take care of something or someone other than yourself.
The Swedish Art of Ageing Well is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2023
Publisher
Canongate Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781838859497
SKU
V9781838859497
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Margareta Magnusson
Margareta Magnusson was born in Gothenburg in Sweden on New Year's Eve, somewhere between 80 and 100 years ago. She has worked for many years as an artist and has had her work exhibited as far afield as Singapore and Hong Kong. She has five children and is the author of Döstädning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning.
Reviews for The Swedish Art of Ageing Well: Life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you
A warm, accessible guide to ageing with grace and art (and chocolate). I loved it
MATT HAIG [Magnusson] returns with more funny and feisty advice . . . exploring the best ways to embrace life, age joyfully, and accept change by letting go of what doesn't matter
Sunday Express
A thought-provoking guide for how to take life in with clear-eyed humor - whatever age we are
DANIEL KLEIN, bestselling author of TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS A wise, gentle reminder to grab life by both hands
Woman & Home
Simple, universally applicable rules for anyone thinking about the time they have left. There are no Goopy guidelines for adopting an aspirational lifestyle or promises that products might protect you from the inevitability of aging. Instead, Magnusson quilts together private moments to reveal the life lessons she wants to impart . . . Magnusson is a wonderful storyteller full of wisdom
Washington Post
This beguiling collection of essays from sprightly 86-year-old Margareta Magnusson shares some salient lessons on how to embrace life, whatever your age. Cheerful, chatty and chock-full of advice that's easy to follow
Simple Things Magazine
Praise for Margareta Magnusson: 'Margareta writes with humour and empathy
Vogue
Witty, useful and oddly profound
TIME
Charming
NEW YORK TIMES
Magnusson's is a soothing, grandmotherly voice
Vogue
MATT HAIG [Magnusson] returns with more funny and feisty advice . . . exploring the best ways to embrace life, age joyfully, and accept change by letting go of what doesn't matter
Sunday Express
A thought-provoking guide for how to take life in with clear-eyed humor - whatever age we are
DANIEL KLEIN, bestselling author of TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS A wise, gentle reminder to grab life by both hands
Woman & Home
Simple, universally applicable rules for anyone thinking about the time they have left. There are no Goopy guidelines for adopting an aspirational lifestyle or promises that products might protect you from the inevitability of aging. Instead, Magnusson quilts together private moments to reveal the life lessons she wants to impart . . . Magnusson is a wonderful storyteller full of wisdom
Washington Post
This beguiling collection of essays from sprightly 86-year-old Margareta Magnusson shares some salient lessons on how to embrace life, whatever your age. Cheerful, chatty and chock-full of advice that's easy to follow
Simple Things Magazine
Praise for Margareta Magnusson: 'Margareta writes with humour and empathy
Vogue
Witty, useful and oddly profound
TIME
Charming
NEW YORK TIMES
Magnusson's is a soothing, grandmotherly voice
Vogue