- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Tarcher; illustrated edition edition (May 17 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1585424145
- ISBN-13: 978-1585424146
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 16 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #476,778 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An exploration of the integral relationship between nature and personal development and how this manifests itself in the Scandinavian lifestyle-from outdoor life and relaxation to design, cuisine, gardening, and herbalism.
On my Swedish Island is a rich collection of ideas about how we can improve our quality of life with a fresh philosophy that is Nordic-inspired, but can be used in any climate.
Part memoir and part self-help book, On My Swedish Island combines the story of the author's transformation from urban jetsetter to wife and mother living on a small Swedish island with practical suggestions for living a simpler, more fulfilling existence.
About the Author
Julie Catterson Lindahl is a writer on well-being in Scandinavia and the owner of Wellness of Scandinavia AB. A former Fulbright Scholar, she lives with her husband and twins, a son and a daughter, on an inspirational island just off the coast of Stockholm, Sweden.
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10 stars and one of my top favorite books....., Nov 28 2006
By MotherLodeBeth "MotherLodeBeth" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: On My Swedish Island: Discovering the Secrets of Scandinavian Well-being (Hardcover)
This has become one of my top favorite 5 books because of the wisdom the author shares. Everything from simply living spaces, simple food, the outdoors, being content with less and more observant about the world around us. Call it Scandinavian zen or simply wise living.The author hits the nail on the head when she shares how our choices can make our lives better and that these choices often have to do with being still and observant and not allowing big business or hurried people to sway us from taking the path less traveled.
Its a book that I read and then set down, then pick up and read some more, and set down. I savor the lessons I have learned from the book and have recommended it to simple living group friends who like myself try and live a self sufficient lifestyle void of so many of the 'must haves' that American society pushes.
Living here in the Sierras I also appreciated the authors wonderful stories about what the outdoors offers. Be it walking for fitness, or enjoying the fresh fish and vegetables it offers.
So much to be learned from the author and cannot recommend the book highly enough.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I am definitely recommending this book to my friends!, Jun 1 2005
By Ray Westhed "Ray" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: On My Swedish Island: Discovering the Secrets of Scandinavian Well-being (Hardcover)
For anyone who is interested in travel and culture, or for anyone who wants to improve his or her life to achieve a better lifestyle, this book is excellent. I myself fit into both categories, so I am very happy with it. I love this book with its very personal voice and several simple, practical ideas on how to enrich my life, (such as through recipes and tips) based on Scandinavian traditions. Also, it is a great read! I am definitely recommending it to my friends and relatives.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I feel like I've been to the spa, May 27 2005
By E. Ochsner "Ev" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: On My Swedish Island: Discovering the Secrets of Scandinavian Well-being (Hardcover)
I took a journey to Sweden from my deck in CT! Most impressively, the author is able to take me through her journey in discovering her inner voice through discovering the Scandinavian outdoors and all it has to offer. This story really made me look at my own patch of green to realize that I can find my own island right here at home. I came away from her story refreshed, informed and well travelled!
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