The Art of the Wasted Day by Patricia Hampl

The Art of the Wasted Day

Patricia Hampl

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction essays memoir travel informative inspiring slow-paced

Description

"A sharp and unconventional book -- a swirl of memoir, travelogue and biography of some of history's champion day-dreamers." --Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air A spirited inquiry into the lost value of leisure and daydream The Art of the Wasted Day is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

informative 80%
reflective 80%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
emotional 40%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Average rating

3.36

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