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| On My Swedish Island : Discovering the Secrets of Scandinavian Well-being | 
 enlarge | Author: Julie Catterson-lindahl
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1063866
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Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 1.1
ASIN: B000EPFVT6
Publication Date: May 26, 2005
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Product Description
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.
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Scandinavaian Culture Supports Well-Being---Beautiful Book! December 27, 2008
*****
This wonderful book describes a vision and philosophy of well-being inspired by Scandinavia. It appealed to me because of its emphasis on simplicity and place---a place known for darkness and coldness, interestingly. Since I live in the Pacific Northwest and often find myself through winter months yearning for sun and light, I thought I might find myself inspired by this book. And inspired I was!
The author sees Scandinavia as "an exotic culture with universally relevant ideas". After moving to a simple life on a small Swedish island, she transformed the way she saw life and well-being. The author details how this well-being can be manifested in a Scandinavian-inspired way of life no matter where you live.
Highly recommended.
*****
Recommended July 27, 2008
There was such wisdom here, that while reading it I'd bought my mother a copy, and now I'm rereading my copy again a year later.
Lindahl does an excellent job of guiding us through a 'cultural tour' of the Nordic mindset toward health. The info is organized well, into chapters covering physical fitness, a proximity to and relationship with nature, relaxation, and diet. Through each of these, she illustrates how it's different from the frenetic life of a business professional (which she'd once been), and give practical advice for those of us whose lives are still frenetic.
Read for HS Extra Credit Project, but I enjoyed it! November 5, 2007
While reading On My Swedish Island by Julie Catterson Lindahl, I noticed I had a myriad of feelings towards it. At times, I was bored reading about herbs that are apparently capable of making your life more enjoayble, but at other times, I perked up upon reading about Sweden's "Every Man's Right" law. The book was well organized and easy to read through. I felt as if I could do some of the things Lindahl mentioned and create my own Swedish paradise inside my New Jersey home.
To begin with, Lindahl suggests various ways to achieve inner peace. The Swedes are big on being outdoors and this value shines through in the writing. Although Lindahl is British, she married a Swede and appreciates and respects their values. She used to run on the treadmill everyday but ditched this habit and began going outside to run and cross country ski. "..I live in part of the world where the overwhelming majority of people perceive going out into nature as an integral part of life. A 1995 study showed that 80 to 90 percent of Swedes and Danes...spent recreational time in forested and natural environments or parks." (Lindahl 49-50) It's hard to get out and enjoy nature when no one else around does and too many things are going on. I appreciate how much the
10 stars and one of my top favorite books..... November 28, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
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.
She has some good points October 3, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The suggestions in this book are not expensive. It is always good to get back to the basics. This book has sent me back out doors to enjoy my own little slice of nature. I don't think she is suggesting others to recreate her experiences but to consider your own. This book is a very good buy.
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