![]() Quick Summary of Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki ![]() ![]() “When you think about it, there isn’t a single person who was born into this world holding some material possession in their hands.” - Fumio Sasaki He introduced me to some new minimalist terminology I’m interested to explore further: color minimalism, information minimalism (although maybe this is just another term for preventing decision fatigue), and LOHAS (lifestyles of health and sustainability). Fumio has obviously deeply studied the subject of minimalism and implemented it in his lifestyle. Just a normal person trying to figure things out in the world.Īlthough it seems like he has a slight obsession with Steve Jobs/Apple and some of his examples show the extremes of how minimalism can manifest itself (radical minimalism), I still took away a lot of positives from this book. The reason I like this book is because he’s like any of us. Yet, he says minimalism has opened his mind and life to a happiness he’s never before experienced. “I haven’t accomplished much yet and there’s nothing that I can really be proud of, at least not at this point in my life.” And, it’s written by someone who isn’t a well-known author, speaker, top simple living leader, or Zen Buddhist teacher like Haemin Sunim.įumio Sasaki is 35 years old, male, single, Japanese, and lives in Tokyo. ![]() It opened my eyes to the universal nature of minimalism and to the Japanese culture. Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki is a breath of fresh air. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ‘What Sergio Aguero did for Manchester City a couple of years ago was brilliant but nothing compared to the impact Michael Thomas had. ‘Every fan over the age of 35 remembers where they were that night,’ said Merson, playing that day for Arsenal and now a key Sky Sports pundit. ![]() I don’t even like watching my goal in case Ray Houghton tackles me.’Īs the Premier League seasons reaches another thrilling finale today, with Manchester City and Liverpool vying for the title before a massive audience watching Sky’s coverage, it is worth reflecting on the importance of that game - and that goal - in the revival of football’s place in the national consciousness. Thomas himself admitted: ‘I’ve never watched the whole game - I can’t. ![]() ‘A miracle’ is how Thomas’s team-mate Paul Merson remembers it. Thomas, right at the end,’ was how a disbelieving Brian Moore famously described it in his television commentary. ![]() ![]() Sorensen Professor of American History at the University of Nebraska. Gasss journal joins the celebrated Nebraska edition of the complete journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition, which feature a wide range of new scholarship dealing with all aspects of the expedition from geography to Indian cultures and languages to plants and animals. His engaging and detailed journal became the first published account of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Gass was the last survivor of the Corps of Discovery, living until 1870-long enough to see trains cross a continent that he had helped open. His records of those forts and of the earth lodges of the Mandans and Hidatsas are particularly detailed and useful. ![]() ![]() Promoted to sergeant after the death of Charles Floyd, Gass was almost certainly responsible for supervising the building of Forts Mandan and Clatsop. Book Synopsis An accomplished carpenter and boat builder, Patrick Gass proved to be an invaluable and well-liked member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Scott first started her career as an award-winning magazine journalist for Time. Her most recent book, The Seeker and the Monk: Everyday Conversations with Thomas Merton, aligned with Week Two’s theme of “The Wild: Reconnecting with the Natural World.” ![]() Sophfronia Scott, a professor, novelist, essayist and leading contemplative thinker, shared her lecture, “In the Water and the Air: Embracing the Divine Through Nature,” with the Chautauquan audience Thursday, July 7, in the Hall of Philosophy. Not all humans are receptive to the messages being portrayed through the whirling winds, the humming birds or bending vines. The divine speaks through the rhythms and cycles of the natural world, but the message may be lost upon the forest floor. ![]() ![]() ![]() As Leni grows up, she and her mother must manage Ernst and the demons which haunt him. But as the days shorten and the sky darkens when winter appraches, Ernst’s temper and volatile impulses re-emerge. Leni is hopeful when they first arrive in the small outpost of Kaneq. Cora, his wife, loves him and tries to help him. Ernst, the father, is a Vietnam veteran and former POW who has struggled emotionally since the war. In The Great Alone, the Allbrights are a family who move to a small town in Alaska for a new start. Plot Summaryįor the Detailed Plot Summary, click here or scroll all the way down. Of course, aside from the general locale, I quickly discovered that these are two very different books - in tone, subject matter, time period and etcetera. I’m always a little hesitant to jump into books with similar premises or similar settings. I knew I’d read it sooner or later, since I’d heard so much about it, but it got pushed off for a while when I was reading The Snow Child (also about a family trying to make a life in Alaska). As referenced in the book, the title comes from a line from a poem by Robert Service (“The Shooting of Dan McGrew”) where he refers to the remote Alaskan lands as the “Great Alone”. The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah is a story set in the Alaskan wilderness. ![]() ![]() I'm going to be frank and say that the authors made Beau way too appealing to me to not be the final choice. This book has sparked my interest in mysteries and I can’t wait for the next one. We get to enjoy the character development of Jane and get to know her maybe but not really but ok maybe love interest Conrad. This book is a fun, light hearted mystery that has all the “who done its” without the over analyzed crime scenes and suspects. ![]() Readers get to hear Jane’s inner monologue and, if you’re like me, cringe slightly to yourself as you watch her say things that make you experience second hand embarrassment. ![]() Pair that with Jane’s over abundance of confidence in her nonexistent detective skills, and you get a fun filled ride from start to finish. Jane’s character is a little bit socially awkward which brings a realistic feel to her development. ![]() In this book, we are introduced to Jane Ladling, your not so typical graveyard caretaker who finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. As an avid reader of Gena Showalter, I decided to give this novel a try. Mystery novels are not something I have ever read before. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Intelligent, engrossing, and as fast as a Bullet train, Collector of Secrets is a winner. Carole Barrowman, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel "(A) wonderfully detailed chase thriller.The narrative travels at bullet train speeds, but Goodfellow never lets go of its authentic settings or its depth of character." An enjoyable first novel that never bogs down as it races to a satisfying finish." -Kirkus Reviews The plot is filled with action, the details are rich and colorful. Max and Tomoko are a likable duo facing plausible, scary situations that will keep readers turning the pages. "A fast-moving and well-researched debut thriller filled with intrigue, conspiracies, and Japanese culture. ![]() "Stellar.Relentlessly paced, meticulously plotted, and richly described, this is a page-turner of the highest order." Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of THE PATRIOT THREAT A worthy debut by a new voice in the thriller genre.” This one is definitely worth the price of admission. “A web of history, treason, and danger brings the tension to a boil in Richard Goodfellow’s COLLECTOR OF SECRETS. ![]() ![]() ![]() This moving story will win the hearts of children the world over and show them that no one is too young or insignificant to make a difference. Determined to save him, April begins the most important journey of her life… He is starving, lonely and a long way from home. But one endless summer night, April meets one. At least, that’s what April’s father tells her when his scientific research takes them to this remote Arctic outpost for six months. There are no polar bears left on Bear Island. It is deeply moving, beautifully told, quite unforgettable.” Michael Morpurgo. “This is an important first novel, important for us, for polar bears, for the planet. ![]() SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2022 WINNER OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE Imagine making friends with a polar bear… The Last Bear is perfect for readers of 8+, beautifully illustrated throughout by Levi Pinfold – winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and illustrator of Harry Potter 20th anniversary edition covers. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some founding members of TWA, including Jaclynn, also work with an organization called No Self-ID Taiwan (NSIDT). He began focusing on Women’s sex-based rights in the past several years, and along with Jaclynn, formed the Taiwan Women’s Association in late 2022 as a founding member, where he currently serves as an executive council member. He has been a human rights and LGB activist for more than fifteen years, and a women’s rights activist for more than six years. ![]() Neo Yao was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan. A guest writer for Feminist Current, she was the first to shed light on the infiltration of gender identity ideology in Taiwan through her articles. candidate in the field of feminist philosophy, and the Taiwan country representative of the feminist organization Women’s Declaration International (WDI). Originally from Hawai'i and now based in Taiwan, Jaclynn Joseph is a university lecturer, Ph.D. After almost a year of organizing, Jaclynn Joseph and Neo Yao have founded Taiwan’s first gender critical, female-centric organization - Taiwan Women’s Association (TWA/Chinese 臺灣女性協會) - which has been officially recognized by the government. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() is one of America's finest writers." - The Denver Post "This compassionate and deeply imagined novel. Willis uses detail and period language exquisitely well, creating an engaging, exciting tale." -Publishers Weekly, "A tour de force. gives the reader a strong you-were-there feeling." - The Times-Picayune " researched Blackout so thoroughly, her readers may imagine she had access to the time machine her characters use." -The Seattle Times "A page-turning thriller. ![]() ![]() |