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A Book That Loves You
An Adventure in Self-Compassion
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This book is ideal for anyone interested in self-help and personal development, particularly those seeking a creative and gentle guide to mindfulness and self-compassion. It makes a thoughtful gift for individuals looking to cultivate kindness towards themselves through daily rituals and intentional practices.
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The on-trend notion of self-compassion, in book form: an interactive book packed with thoughtful reading, beautiful illustration, and paper goodies throughout to help readers slow down and be kind to themselves, from the experts at Flow.
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Slow down, celebrate the flaws, own the good stuff, and focus on learning to love and appreciate yourself. These themes of self-compassion and self-care are hugely popular, and Flow® has a unique and creative take on them. Now, following A Book That Takes Its Time, with 205,000 copies in print, A Book That Loves You offers a message that will resonate in its simplicity: Be sweet to yourself, no matter what kind of day you’re having. (In fact, the challenging days are the days you’ll most want to pick up the book).
Discover the comforting effects of a daily ritual, like drinking tea. Understand why it’s okay – and even beautiful – to stumble now and again. Embrace the art of being alone. Release the reins on your schedule. And learn to love yourself with all your imperfections – including your over-productive mind.
The book combines Flow’s signature scrapbook-like look and feel, focus on mindfulness, and high production standards. Sprinkled throughout the essays, illustrations, and sayings are paper 'goodies', designed to help readers put what they read into action: A 'slow down' sticker puzzle, a pullout 'My Own User Manual' map, a DIY flower to assemble and enjoy.
It’s a delightful gift for yourself or someone you care about – a book to peruse and engage with, using creativity and intention.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781523513192
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 September 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Workman Adult
Illustration: 4-color illustrations and paper inserts throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 198.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 888g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Irene Smit is the cofounder and creative director of Flow magazine, a popular international publication packed with paper goodies and beautiful illustrations that celebrates creativity, imperfection, and life's little pleasures. She lives outside Amsterdam.
Astrid van der Hulst is the cofounder of Flow magazine, a popular international publication packed with paper goodies and beautiful illustrations that celebrates creativity, imperfection, and life's little pleasures. She lives outside Amsterdam.
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