Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
"It is wise to remember that everyone has their own unfolding, and that the way we see things is only one way of seeing things." - A Year of Loving Kindness to Myself by Brigid Lowry
This book's beautiful cover caught my eye, but the title sounded very "woo woo." I wasn't familiar with the author or narrator, but at only 2.5 hours in length, it was a small risk to try it.
This collection of brief essays was such a pleasant surprise! The first 12, about half of this slim volume, focus on a month (January through December) and a theme (having fun, anxiety, living simply, creativity, etc.). The author is Australian so her experience with seasons is opposite the northern hemisphere.
The remaining 27 essays have a wide range of topics, from friendship and Friday to travel, sitting quietly, solace, house-sitting, and death. All include humor, insight, and emotion. The quote above stopped me in my tracks - something my judgmental nature needs to be frequently reminded.
Brigid Lowry is Buddhist and includes her faith in several essays. I don't share her belief but found it very interesting to learn how it informed her thoughts.
The audiobook is narrated by Vanessa Rhodes who reads the deeply personal text with a great array of emotions in her rich Australian accent. I'm thankful I first experienced these essays on audio, but the wisdom passes too quickly in this format so I'm ordering a print copy to flag and mark meaningful passages (something I rarely do).
Thank you to OrangeSky Audio and NetGalley for the review copy.
This book's beautiful cover caught my eye, but the title sounded very "woo woo." I wasn't familiar with the author or narrator, but at only 2.5 hours in length, it was a small risk to try it.
This collection of brief essays was such a pleasant surprise! The first 12, about half of this slim volume, focus on a month (January through December) and a theme (having fun, anxiety, living simply, creativity, etc.). The author is Australian so her experience with seasons is opposite the northern hemisphere.
The remaining 27 essays have a wide range of topics, from friendship and Friday to travel, sitting quietly, solace, house-sitting, and death. All include humor, insight, and emotion. The quote above stopped me in my tracks - something my judgmental nature needs to be frequently reminded.
Brigid Lowry is Buddhist and includes her faith in several essays. I don't share her belief but found it very interesting to learn how it informed her thoughts.
The audiobook is narrated by Vanessa Rhodes who reads the deeply personal text with a great array of emotions in her rich Australian accent. I'm thankful I first experienced these essays on audio, but the wisdom passes too quickly in this format so I'm ordering a print copy to flag and mark meaningful passages (something I rarely do).
Thank you to OrangeSky Audio and NetGalley for the review copy.
