The Abundance of Less by Andy Couturier

The Abundance of Less by Andy Couturier

Andy Couturier captures the texture of sustainable lives well lived in these ten profiles of ordinary--yet exceptional--men and women who left behind mainstream existences in urban Japan to live surrounded by the luxuries of nature, art, friends, delicious food, and an abundance of time. Drawing on traditional Eastern spiritual wisdom and culture, these pioneers describe the profound personal transformations they underwent as they escaped the stress, consumerism, busyness, and dependence on technology of modern life. This intimate and evocative book tells of their fulfilling lives as artists, philosophers, and farmers who rely on themselves for happiness and sustenance. By inviting readers to enter into the essence of these individuals' days, Couturier shows us how we too can bring more meaning and richness to our own lives.

Andy Couturier spent four years in rural Japan studying sustainable living. He collaborated with local environmentalists, wrote for The Japan Times, and researched how Japanese aesthetics may aid in the development of new writing forms. Couturier has also hitchhiked across the Sahara desert, worked for Greenpeace as a researcher, constructed his own home using hand tools, and taught intuitive writing for over two decades. He is a student of a variety of Asian philosophical traditions and speaks Japanese fluently.

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ISBN 13	9781623171322
ISBN 10	1623171326
Title	The Abundance of Less
Author	Andy Couturier
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Year published	2017-08-01
Number of pages	432
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