Friday, November 5, 2010

A Different Kind of Luxury: Japanese Lessons in Simple Living and Inner Abundance by Andy Couturier

This is an exquisite jewel of a book.  I am reading it slowly in order to savor each person's story.

"Raised in the tumult of Japan’s industrial powerhouse, the 11 men and women profiled in A Different Kind of Luxury have all made the transition to sustainable, fulfilling lives.

Based on Andy Couturier's popular articles in The Japan Times, this lushly-designed volume is a treasure chest of stories about real people who have created an abundance of time for contemplation, connecting with nature, and contributing to their communities. In their success is a lesson for us all: live a life that matters."