The Swedish Art of Ageing Well by Margareta Magnusson
From New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and ageing joyfully
A warm, accessible guide to ageing with grace and art (and chocolate)I loved it -- MATT HAIG
[Magnusson] returns with more funny and feisty advice . . . exploring the best ways to embrace life, age joyfully, and accept change by letting go of what doesn't matter * * Sunday Express * *
A thought-provoking guide for how to take life in with clear-eyed humor - whatever age we are -- DANIEL KLEIN, bestselling author of TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS
A wise, gentle reminder to grab life by both hands * * Woman & Home * *
Simple, universally applicable rules for anyone thinking about the time they have left. There are no Goopy guidelines for adopting an aspirational lifestyle or promises that products might protect you from the inevitability of aging. Instead, Magnusson quilts together private moments to reveal the life lessons she wants to impart . . . Magnusson is a wonderful storyteller full of wisdom * * Washington Post * *
This beguiling collection of essays from sprightly 86-year-old Margareta Magnusson shares some salient lessons on how to embrace life, whatever your age. Cheerful, chatty and chock-full of advice that's easy to follow * * Simple Things Magazine * *
Praise for Margareta Magnusson: 'Margareta writes with humour and empathy * * Vogue * *
Witty, useful and oddly profound * * TIME * *
Charming * * NEW YORK TIMES * *
Magnusson's is a soothing, grandmotherly voice * * Vogue * *
[Magnusson] returns with more funny and feisty advice . . . exploring the best ways to embrace life, age joyfully, and accept change by letting go of what doesn't matter * * Sunday Express * *
A thought-provoking guide for how to take life in with clear-eyed humor - whatever age we are -- DANIEL KLEIN, bestselling author of TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS
A wise, gentle reminder to grab life by both hands * * Woman & Home * *
Simple, universally applicable rules for anyone thinking about the time they have left. There are no Goopy guidelines for adopting an aspirational lifestyle or promises that products might protect you from the inevitability of aging. Instead, Magnusson quilts together private moments to reveal the life lessons she wants to impart . . . Magnusson is a wonderful storyteller full of wisdom * * Washington Post * *
This beguiling collection of essays from sprightly 86-year-old Margareta Magnusson shares some salient lessons on how to embrace life, whatever your age. Cheerful, chatty and chock-full of advice that's easy to follow * * Simple Things Magazine * *
Praise for Margareta Magnusson: 'Margareta writes with humour and empathy * * Vogue * *
Witty, useful and oddly profound * * TIME * *
Charming * * NEW YORK TIMES * *
Magnusson's is a soothing, grandmotherly voice * * Vogue * *
Margareta Magnusson (1934-2026) was born in Gothenburg in Sweden on New Year's Eve. She worked for many years as an artist and had her work exhibited as far afield as Singapore and Hong Kong. She had five children and is the author of The Swedish Art of Ageing Well and Döstädning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book that 'turned the Scandinavian decluttering practice into a global phenomenon' (Guardian) and is now a major TV series narrated by Amy Poehler.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781838859497 |
| ISBN 10 | 1838859497 |
| Title | The Swedish Art of Ageing Well |
| Author | Margareta Magnusson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2023-01-05 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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