Wabi Sabi: Japanese Wisdom for a Perfectly Imperfect Life

Excellent book!!!

This book covers all you want to know about wabi sabi. I loved the way Beth weaved her own tales and experiences as she learned this lifestyle. I have been wabi-curious and confused and now I am ready to start slowing down and practicing.

Wabi Sabi...life is impermanent, incomplete and imperfect but this "complete and perfect" book will "live on and on."If you know nothing about Wabi Sabi read this book. If you know a great deal about Wabi Sabi read this book. It is just wonderful in its introducing the subject and its constantly shaping the concept, by giving many different perspectives. It is and easy read, rich and artistic, and written by a person who not only studied Wabi Sabi but has truly lived it.Buy it, read it, and share its concepts with others. They've probably have never heard of Wabi Sabi. Sit them down in a quiet, dimly lighted room with a cup of tea and enjoy.

Excellent introduction to the Japanese idea of wabi sabi. It is a difficult topic to pin down exactly, and Kempton does a fine job of offering a new take on the idea. Modern readers will be best served by wabi sabi insofar that US society, in particular, is driven to a point of breaking. Slowing down, enjoying imperfection, realizing change is important can all help one appreciate the ideas Kempton presents.

This lovely book was hard to put down. II was a well written, really enjoyable book. Having lived many years in Japan and fluent in Japanese, the author has a through knowledge of wabi sabi. In wabi sabi you find the beauty in the perfectly, imperfect, You slow down, simplify and savor the memory making beauty of special moments. .You realize there is a season for everything. For example, what lives must one day die. Only human, you are gentle on yourself when you fail. Read the book to find out more.

Good reading

I like this book because it distills the wisdom of Japanese culture for those who are still learning about it. An expert could probably say that it’s simplified. I think it’s a great intro to a very important concept. It’s written in a very digestible way. Moreover, the book is very practical, filled with ideas for everyday applications.

I had to return this Because.. the print is wayyyy to small!!