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The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You by Margareta Magnusson, Margareta Magnusson
4 reviews
peekaboo's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
An inspiring book about the way of life such as aging and death. I enjoyed the book a lot, especially her comical way of writing, even though she is tackling difficult subjects such as death.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Pandemic/Epidemic
tamara_joy's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Eating disorder, Grief, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This was so sweet, part-memoir, part-self-help, but more in a way where it just felt like your grandma was sitting at the table with you, recounting her past & present in a casual, charming way. I especially enjoyed the drawings that occurred every page or so, so special that the author could also bring in her storied life as an artist to the pages too.
The chapter that stood out to me the most was “Don’t Leave Empty Handed”, which focuses on the little things we do every day to make your home and the world a better place. The piece of advice on not leaving a room without taking something with you (an empty glass, mail that needs to be opened, etc.) is one I hope to put into effect in my household right away!
I didn’t read the author’s first book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, and there were many references to it that peppered the pages, which made me keen to pick that one as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia
kelly_e's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
2.0
Title: The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Due Before You
Author: Margareta Magnusson
Genre: Self-help
Rating: 2.00
Pub Date: December 27, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Laidback • Biographical • Insignificant
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Margareta Magnusson reveals her discoveries about aging—some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly explore the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring. It is a reminder of embracing life and the time we have.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I'd heard of this author's hugely successful The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter (though I hadn't read it), so when this latest release became available through my library I thought I'd give it a shot. Unfortunately, I was left very underwhelmed.
I was expecting tidbits of practical advice from someone with more life experience, however, this book is more a collection of simple statements paired with stories and memories from the author's life. There's no a whole lot of depth or substance, and I honestly am not quite sure what the point of the book was. It felt like something she wrote for herself more than for general consumption. That's not to say there aren't wise words sprinkled throughout, I was just expecting more of guide.
The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly reads more like a memoir than a self-help book, and in my opinion it didn't offer me a whole lot. I think I'll still be interested in reading this author's previous work, but cannot say if I'd pick up any future works based on this one.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• older readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is never too late to do anything unless it really is too late and you are dead. The moment you start thinking it is too late, then you begin to die. I will keep going and do all I want to do."
Author: Margareta Magnusson
Genre: Self-help
Rating: 2.00
Pub Date: December 27, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Laidback • Biographical • Insignificant
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Margareta Magnusson reveals her discoveries about aging—some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous. She reflects on her idyllic childhood on the west coast of Sweden, the fullness of her life with her husband and five children, and learning how to live alone. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly explore the process of growing older and the joys and sorrows it can bring. It is a reminder of embracing life and the time we have.
💭 T H O U G H T S
I'd heard of this author's hugely successful The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter (though I hadn't read it), so when this latest release became available through my library I thought I'd give it a shot. Unfortunately, I was left very underwhelmed.
I was expecting tidbits of practical advice from someone with more life experience, however, this book is more a collection of simple statements paired with stories and memories from the author's life. There's no a whole lot of depth or substance, and I honestly am not quite sure what the point of the book was. It felt like something she wrote for herself more than for general consumption. That's not to say there aren't wise words sprinkled throughout, I was just expecting more of guide.
The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly reads more like a memoir than a self-help book, and in my opinion it didn't offer me a whole lot. I think I'll still be interested in reading this author's previous work, but cannot say if I'd pick up any future works based on this one.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• older readers
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"It is never too late to do anything unless it really is too late and you are dead. The moment you start thinking it is too late, then you begin to die. I will keep going and do all I want to do."
Content Warnings
Minor: Death
death of partner
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