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Voluntary Simplicity (REV): Toward a Way of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich

by Duane Elgin

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Publisher Comments:

When Voluntary Simplicitywas first published in 1981, it quickly became recognized as a powerful and visionary work in the emerging dialogue over sustainable ways of living. Now, more than ten years later and with many of the planet's environmental stresses having become more urgent than ever, Duane Elgin has revised and updated his revolutionary book.

Voluntary Simplicityis not a book about living in poverty; it is a book about living with balance. It illuminates the pattern of changes that an increasing number of Americans are making in their everyday lives — adjustments in day-to-day living that are an active, positive response to the complex dilemmas of our time. By embracing, either partially or totally, the tenets of voluntary simplicity — frugal consumption, ecological awareness, and personal growth — people can change their lives. And in the process, they have the power to change the world. First published in 1981, Voluntary Simplicitywas instantly recognized as a visionary work. The New York Timescalled it "seminal"; the Wall Street Journalnoted that it was "considered the movement's Bible." Revised in 1993 to address the trend toward downshifting, this pertinent book helps us to adjust our thoughts, habits, and goals and embrace the key elements of simplicity: frugal consumption, ecological awareness and personal growth.

Synopsis:

Meeting the growing, changing tide, moving back to the basics, Elgin offers a revised and updated version of his classic book about living with balance. By embracing the tenets of voluntary simplicity--frugal consumption, ecological awareness, and personal growth--people can change their lives--and in the process, may change the world. Illustrations.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-231) and index.

About the Author

Duane Elgin is an internationally recognized speaker and author. His books include The Living Universe, Promise Ahead,and Awakening Earth. In 2006, he received the international Goi Peace Award in recognition of his contribution to a global "vision, consciousness, and lifestyle" that fosters a "more sustainable and spiritual culture." He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780688121198
Subtitle:
Toward A Way Of Life That Is Outwardly Simple, Inwardly Rich
Author:
Elgin, Duane
Author:
by Duane Elgin
Publisher:
Harper Paperbacks
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Sociology, rural
Subject:
Happiness
Subject:
Simplicity
Subject:
Personal Growth - Happiness
Subject:
Voluntary simplicity movement
Subject:
General Self-Help
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Personal Growth - General
Copyright:
Edition Number:
Rev. ed.
Edition Description:
Revised
Series Volume:
v. 5.
Publication Date:
19981104
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.24x5.48x.63 in. .56 lbs.

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