May 2008 Book Recommendation – In Praise of Slow

In Praise of Slow by Carl Honore. Life is such a fast paced ride these days – we have fast food, fast cars, fast internet connection (sometimes!) and there is never enough time to do everything you want to. The hectic pace of life ruins our enjoyment of so many things – food, leisure time, work, love. But does it have to be that way? Carl Honore and I say ‘no’. You can slow down your life. It’s a choice. You can choose to ‘take it easy’. You can choose to put your feet up and just watch the other headless chickens run round. And while you’re doing that, read ‘In Praise of Slow’!