Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

Excellent book and helpful

I love Beth’s work, and this book was beautiful. It was rich in story while being a tour of the culture, history, and philosophy of Japan, and it remained accessible and enjoyable to read. I love the idea of Wabi Sabi and all the ways we can bring it into our lives.

Excellent book!!!

Excellent introduction to the Japanese idea of wabi sabi. It is a difficult topic to pin down exactly, and Kempton does a fine job of offering a new take on the idea. Modern readers will be best served by wabi sabi insofar that US society, in particular, is driven to a point of breaking. Slowing down, enjoying imperfection, realizing change is important can all help one appreciate the ideas Kempton presents.

This book covers all you want to know about wabi sabi. I loved the way Beth weaved her own tales and experiences as she learned this lifestyle. I have been wabi-curious and confused and now I am ready to start slowing down and practicing.

This lovely book was hard to put down. II was a well written, really enjoyable book. Having lived many years in Japan and fluent in Japanese, the author has a through knowledge of wabi sabi. In wabi sabi you find the beauty in the perfectly, imperfect, You slow down, simplify and savor the memory making beauty of special moments. .You realize there is a season for everything. For example, what lives must one day die. Only human, you are gentle on yourself when you fail. Read the book to find out more.

I had to return this Because.. the print is wayyyy to small!!

I have never been so impressed with the look of a hardcover book! I just opened the package so I have not read any of it yet. But have looked through the pages and am familiar with Wabi Sabi and it is filled with information. Can't wait to settle in with. The cover is beautiful no need for a dust jacket it is constructed well and the painting on the front is awesome. Part of the painting on front is with gold ink painting and Japanese writing. I only wish the book had been wrapped in bubble wrap before mailing. It was in a lined bag, but all four opening corners got badly damaged.

This book is amazing. I love topics like self-love, living without sorrow and just in the moment, enjoying life right now without needing to be perfect and this book talks about Wabi Sabi which is really comforting even and calm.

Ottimo libro con buoni spunti

Beautiful little book. Love xoxo

As described. good present.

really disappointed the book was damaged with oil spots!!! Completely robbed of the new book feeling!!