Wabi Sabi, 9780349421001
Hardcover
Find joy in imperfection: Japanese wisdom for a simpler, happier life.

Wabi Sabi

Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

$33.17

  • Hardcover

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    27 August 2018

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Summary

‘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 simpli…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780349421001
ISBN-10:0349421005
Author:Beth Kempton
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Piatkus Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:256
Release Date:27 August 2018
Weight:265g
Dimensions:190mm x 166mm x 23mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Less stuff, more soul. Less hustle, more ease …’ Beth Kempton tells it as it is, and how we need it to be. More than ever, we need books like this.

As summer comes to an end, there is no better idea than to curl up with a hot cuppa and this truly transformative read. - Sunday Times Style

Beth Kempton is one of the great foreign writers who truly understands wabi sabi. I recommend this book for anyone who is looking for time and space in their life

Wonderful. So full of insights, and beautifully written - Liza Dalby, Author of Geisha

A beautiful book about Japanese culture - Books Kinokuniya Tokyo

‘Less stuff, more soul. Less hustle, more ease …’ Beth Kempton tells it as it is, and how we need it to be. More than ever, we need books like this. - Jessica Seaton, Co-Founder of Toast and author of Gather, Cook, Feast

Beth explains [wabi sabi] better than any native may have done - Makiko Hastings, Japanese potter

I am obsessed (with this book) - The Tokyo Chapter

About The Author

Beth Kempton

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.

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