The Landmark Classic of Simple Living--Now in a Special Abridgment
Paperback, 82 pages
Published Feb. 25, 2019 by G&D Media.
Henry Thoreau's "Walden" is a book about escaping from civilization in order to embrace your spiritual life
It's highly acclaimed, but I don't get it... the language is not that simple to follow. Which makes me not want to read it.
The emotions while I read this book were bouncing around the room.
One chapter has me yelling in agreement with Thoreau on his pro-animal stances toward hunting and dieting. The next on minimalism - inspiring me to gather more things I no longer need to donate. The next makes me put the book down to be high on nature. The next makes me rethink civil obedience and give up all I’m doing to commit to being my truest self with no external influences.
No review I am able to give can properly outline how impactful this book has been on the way I see the world. The philosophies are still ever true today, and Thoreau’s definition of “dull man” still appears to be the overwhelming majority of society today - all busy slaving away for the objects and powers that only serve to trap and control them.
Excellent read, all …
The emotions while I read this book were bouncing around the room.
One chapter has me yelling in agreement with Thoreau on his pro-animal stances toward hunting and dieting. The next on minimalism - inspiring me to gather more things I no longer need to donate. The next makes me put the book down to be high on nature. The next makes me rethink civil obedience and give up all I’m doing to commit to being my truest self with no external influences.
No review I am able to give can properly outline how impactful this book has been on the way I see the world. The philosophies are still ever true today, and Thoreau’s definition of “dull man” still appears to be the overwhelming majority of society today - all busy slaving away for the objects and powers that only serve to trap and control them.
Excellent read, all should read.
Warning: Definitely on the more difficult side. Though not unattainable.
