Tom Hodgkinson

Discover the liberating message that Tom Hodgkinson brings in his powerful and thought-provoking book, How to be Free. This vibrant follow-up to his Top 10 bestselling How to be Idle offers readers a refreshing perspective on navigating the complexities of modern life. By challenging the conventions of consumer culture and societal norms, Hodgkinson inspires a radical rethinking of what it...

'The inestimable Tom Hodgkinson once again contributes to our collective calm with this perfectly judged collection of philosophy.' Emma Thompson 'A great guide to philosophy and big ideas... it made me laugh out loud. It’s such a cheerful book, I read it in one go (well... two) and emerged refreshed and nourished.' Dominic West'He knows that play is one of...

How to be Idle by Tom Hodgkinson is an invigorating and thought-provoking manifesto, challenging the relentless productivity culture that pervades our society. Instead of succumbing to the daily grind, Hodgkinson invites readers to embrace a slower, more intentional pace of life, advocating for idleness as a profound and necessary counterbalance to our work-obsessed era. At the heart of How to...