Publisher Description

If simplicity is an art, then Dominique Loreau is a master. Having lived in Japan for many years and inspired by oriental philosophy, Dominique Loreau discovered the beauty of a life well lived through the art of simplicity. Her lifestyle rests on the principle of 'less is more', and imbues all areas of existence, from the material to the spiritual. She captured her philosophy in the ground-breaking L'ART DE LE SIMPLICITE, which was an massive bestseller in her native France and is now available in the English language for the first time. Simplify your home, empty your wardrobe, abandon compulsive purchases, eat more frugally but better, take care of your body and mind. From the art of feeling well in your home to the art of feeling well in your body, this compelling and elegant book will transform your life and take you on an empowering journey to happiness. You will feel energised, more confident and free. You will discover the essence of being truly alive and how to live a more centred life. One full of real pleasure, clarity and satisfaction.

Notes

Now in English for the first time, this book which sets out how to simplify your life draws on the author's years living in Japan, and was a bestseller in her native France. Her lifestyle rests on the principle of 'less is more'.

Author Biography

Dominique Loreau is a French essayist who has lived in Japan since the 1970s. After fully adopting the Japanese way of life, she now offers seminars for those who want to simplify their lives. L'art de la Simplicite was published in France in 2005 by Laffont and is an international bestseller.

Review

... in this beautiful book, Dominique Loreau shows to incorporate simplicity into all aspects of your life. * Woman's Way *

Long Description

If simplicity is an art, then Dominique Loreau is a master. Having lived in Japan for many years and inspired by oriental philosophy, Dominique Loreau discovered the beauty of a life well lived through the art of simplicity. Her lifestyle rests on the principle of 'less is more', and imbues all areas of existence, from the material to the spiritual. She captured her philosophy in the ground-breaking L'ART DE LE SIMPLICITE , which was an massive bestseller in her native France and is now available in the English language for the first time. Simplify your home, empty your wardrobe, abandon compulsive purchases, eat more frugally but better, take care of your body and mind. From the art of feeling well in your home to the art of feeling well in your body, this compelling and elegant book will transform your life and take you on an empowering journey to happiness. You will feel energised, more confident and free. You will discover the essence of being truly alive and how to live a more centred life. One full of real pleasure, clarity and satisfaction.

Review Quote

... in this beautiful book, Dominique Loreau shows to incorporate simplicity into all aspects of your life.

Promotional "Headline"

To simplify your life is to enrich it. Discover the magic of simplicity in this international bestseller.

Description for Sales People

De-cluttering and simplifying is a hot trend at the moment with Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying having sold over 2 million copies in the US.

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