Gracious Living in a New World

Over the years, I have read many of Alexandra Stoddard's books, but to my way of thinking, she has really outdone herself in this one. I found Gracious Living very inspirational and do-able because she really advocates simplicity and living in the moment. To her, life is not a problem to be solved, it is a sensual experience to be savoured. All of it--even what you might have previously thought of as a chore. Her descriptions--verbal snapshots really--of some her lifetime experiences are so well-written you can live them with her and, of course, recall your own. I read one section each morning as a 'wake-up call' and really found this got me out of bed 'on the right side.' This book is especially useful if you (or your friend) suffer from perfectionism and feel your life looks better on paper than in your heart.