Die Texte zu den Bildern halten sich kurz und informativ. Dafür ist die Einleitung auf jeder Doppelseite etwas länger und eignet sich perfekt zum Vorlesen. Der Anteil aus Bildern und Text macht das Buch zu einer perfekten Vorlese-Lektüre, die lehrreich und unterhaltsam gleichermaßen ist.

Honoré is no true-believer – he questions every aspect of the Slow movement and keeps coming up with the conclusion that it just makes sense: life in the slow lane is more enjoyable, more pleasurable, more humane. This is a remarkable book that should be read by every resident of today’s frenzied urban world.” A slow fix usually starts with admitting there’s a problem, accepting blame and thinking long and deep. Rushing makes us less creative – and all creativity needs an incubation period.Slow is the story of McAlary’s messy journey towards a simpler life. It’s full of personal anecdotes sprinkled with practical tips on everything from decluttering to fighting perfectionism. There are, of course, many other ways of bringing mindfulness into your day, but this simple act of noticing was my entry point and it changed my perspective in enormous and tiny important ways.”

Described as a stirring call to “a better, more human way to live” by one of my favourite non-fiction authors, Cal Newport, Laziness Does Not Exist is a rallying cry for readers to do things differently. Wintering is the story of a university lecturer who becomes physically ill from the stress and overwork of a demanding career. If you reach for your phone first thing in the morning – and spend hours scrolling whenever you get bored – then Digital Minimalism is a life-changing book that will change your perspective on social media. Barnes is a trained yogi and meditation teacher who writes with an experienced and honest voice on the challenges of slowing down in our modern age.Essentialism makes a case for doing less, but doing it better with more focus. It’s not about getting more done faster, but about doing the right things to make the highest impact. In Closer to the Ground, Dylan Tomine shares stories from his family’s year on the water, in the woods, and at the table. From foraging for chanterelles to digging clams and fishing for salmon, it’s a celebration of nature around his home turf on Puget Sound, but also an ode to the beauty of just getting outside and living closer to the wild. By slowing down, we give our bodies and minds the opportunity to recharge that we so desperately need. Recommended for: those who want to explore the root causes of grind culture and our inability to slow down. Featured quotes: