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GreenSense:

Linda Breen Pierce interviewed over 200 people from all walks of life to find out how real people are improving their lives by living more simply. The true stories in this book are inspiring and practical. They show how everyday people achieved deeper relationships, a sense of freedom, and peace of mind, most of them by modest changes in lifestyle.

The book includes an extensive a resource guide of books, magazines, websites, workshops, seminars, and organizations.

Reviews...

Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., author of Love Is Letting Go of Fear

So many people are running through life, always in such a rush that they are rarely at peace. Many of us are searching for ways to simplify our lives. The stories in Choosing Simplicity show us how to do that. They tell us about people from every walk of life who have made the choice to simplify how they live. Some have chosen to live more simply so that they can spend more quality time with loved ones. Some are dedicating their time to helping others. Others are finding that they now have more time for spiritual studies or for pursuing writing, art, music, or other creative activities. All these men and women have stories that are inspiring, hopeful, and instructive, showing us that there really are many different pathways to greater peace and happiness.

Linda Breen Pierce brings clarity and compassion to an insider's report on the simple life. Choosing Simplicity is filled with first-hand stories and insights of real people who describe their life-long process of discovering more soulful and sustainable ways of living.

People often ask me, 'Is it really possible to simplify your life?' The real life stories in Choosing Simplicity prove that it is possible. And they show the many and varied ways choosing simplicity can lead to a more satisfying, rewarding, and fulfilling life. This book is an inspiration and guide for anyone who wants to live more simply.

Reading about all those who had succeeded in simplifying their lives gave us courage. Those of us who are seeking more creative ways to live need to know we aren't alone...the true stories in this book prove that we are members of a growing movement. This is an important, informative, inspiring and entertaining book. Must reading for anyone sincerely seeking meaningful and fulfilling alternatives to mainstream goals!

You are in for a treat. The stories in this book are rich in texture and color, the warp on which you will find yourself weaving reflections about your own life.. . . Linda weaves her own experiences and insights throughout and brings a great deal of joy and respect to the telling of each story.

Linda Breen Pierce brings home the importance of the personal story. Reading the stories of the people in her study is liberating and exhilarating! We can't change alone, and even if you have no "simplifiers" in your life, these people can become your mental and emotional community-inspiring you to live more fully and more in harmony with the Earth. Read the book a little each day and you'll find yourself changing in profound ways.

Choosing Simplicity is just what the doctor ordered for anyone thinking about simplifying their lives. Pierce successfully debunks the commonly held myths about the simplicity movement through the captivating stories of the everyday people who have done it. Meticulously researched and well written.

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