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The Swedish Art of Ageing Well: Life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you
Margareta Magnusson
3.19 AVERAGE
12 reviews for:
The Swedish Art of Ageing Well: Life wisdom from someone who will (probably) die before you
Margareta Magnusson
3.19 AVERAGE
dreaj's review
4.0
Read for 52 Book Club Challenge 2024 #10 Told in non-chronological order.
A free-ranging memoir, read beautifully on audiobook by Natascha McEhlone. Margareta takes a theme (wear stripes, eat chocolate, don't leave empty handed, be open-minded, volunteer, take care of your hair, treat children with respect, take care of something every day, don't fall over etc) and then weaves in anecdotes from her full life, plus ideas, humour and her gentle philosophy on how to age well.
I would recommend the audiobook - she makes a very pleasant companion. There is also bonus content on "death cleaning", the very Swedish concept that led to her first published book (aged 80+!). It is never too early to start decluttering and embracing life!
A free-ranging memoir, read beautifully on audiobook by Natascha McEhlone. Margareta takes a theme (wear stripes, eat chocolate, don't leave empty handed, be open-minded, volunteer, take care of your hair, treat children with respect, take care of something every day, don't fall over etc) and then weaves in anecdotes from her full life, plus ideas, humour and her gentle philosophy on how to age well.
I would recommend the audiobook - she makes a very pleasant companion. There is also bonus content on "death cleaning", the very Swedish concept that led to her first published book (aged 80+!). It is never too early to start decluttering and embracing life!
sams84's review
4.0
This is a delightful read that makes you feel cozy and warm. Magnusson passes on her life experiences and stories over each page, giving with it a little life lesson, just as your own nan (grandmother) or anch (grandfather) would. Some could be considered frivolous, such as eating more chocolate and the wearing of stripes, while others are heavier and deeper, including the importance of walkers as the years creep up on you and how beneficial death cleaning can be for everyone. Her writing style is absolutely joyous and I'm planning on reading her other book, [b:The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter|35297297|The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter|Margareta Magnusson|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1509878936l/35297297._SY75_.jpg|56664144] just to get more of it (and I do enjoy a declutter, and now is the time to start as I enter mid-life).
smokvica's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
tdk's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
valentereads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
2.0
Magnusson is friendly, kind, frank and funny. While this book definitely was not for my demographic (I read it for a NF challenge), I would recommend it to relatives or other people to whom it may interest. It encourages readers to see the joy in ageing, and encourages a lack of fear towards the process of ageing.
It is less tips, and more funny tales from Magnusson that remind us that being old just means a life well lived; a life full of amazing people, experiences and fun memories. The tips are used as a launchpad for her memories.
It is very apparent that Magnusson is NOT a writer, but someone who wanted to pass on her wisdom to others. She admits this herself, as her first book 'Swedish death cleaning' was her way of sharing a Swedish practice, and her book took off globally. Magnusson argues that we should admit that we are ageing, that our joints are weakened and that we WILL get grey hair, and to not worry about it, but instead admit that we will age, and to adapt and thrive instead (aka age gracefully).
It is less tips, and more funny tales from Magnusson that remind us that being old just means a life well lived; a life full of amazing people, experiences and fun memories. The tips are used as a launchpad for her memories.
It is very apparent that Magnusson is NOT a writer, but someone who wanted to pass on her wisdom to others. She admits this herself, as her first book 'Swedish death cleaning' was her way of sharing a Swedish practice, and her book took off globally. Magnusson argues that we should admit that we are ageing, that our joints are weakened and that we WILL get grey hair, and to not worry about it, but instead admit that we will age, and to adapt and thrive instead (aka age gracefully).
rebekahatkinson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25