The No Logo of its age…strangely enthralling, an epiphany for those of us who have forgotten how to look forward to things or to enjoy the moment when it arrives.

Honoré (is) an international spokesman for the concept of leisure. It’s a message people seem to want to hear.

Thorough and highly persuasive, (In Praise of Slow) is well on its way to cult status. It has been described as the No Logo of its age, but it’s far more compelling and intelligent than that, and a necessary addition to the reading list of marketing, HR and new product development departments. Read (it) slowly to allow inward digestion without dyspepsia.

Readable and persuasive… it is virtually impossible to read Honore’s book without deciding to take things, you know, a little slower from now on.

A wonderful book…

Honoré makes an eloquent and convincing case for slowing down. His book challenges the conventional view that faster is better. Readers would be wise to savour it slowly.

(An) entertaining…hymn to the pleasure of allowing everything its proper time…well executed and persuasive.

(This) book makes a persuasive case against mindless speed and offers an intriguing array of concrete suggestions about ways “to make the moment last.

Rush to your bookshop!

In his well-researched and often amusing book, Honoré presents an eloquent case for a thorough re-examination of priorities and shows how even subtle shifts in the way we live can have a very real effect on our well-being.

In brisk, cleanly written chapters, Honoré traces his personal encounters with advocates of slow living. In Praise of Slow shows us various methods to release ourselves from what Baudelaire denounced as ‘the horrible burden of time,’ to break free of the ‘Matrix’-like illusion that we have no choice.

Entertaining, friendly and intelligent guide…with a light mix of well-researched historic trivia and contemporary statistics. [Honoré’s] anecdotes and self-deprecating humour convey the pleasure and reward that he experienced on his slow pilgrimage.

It’s about time someone insisted - in intelligent, persuasive language - that we all put on the brakes, or at least check the instruments on the dashboard. Through anecdote, statistic and argument, Honoré wants to convert us to an atheism that is opposed to this culture’s mad theology of speed.

This charmingly written exploration of the quiet life is so good, you have to resist the temptation to race through. A million times more inspiring than any of the mass of self-help books around on downshifting. A rare treat to be savoured — at your own pace, of course.

Honoré offers compelling evidence that suggests controlling your own tempo of life is not only a healthier and happier alternative, but leads to a more rewarding and productive lifestyle.

Engagingly written and filled with interesting detail, (this) book is a timely manifesto for a more civilized world.

In Praise of Slowness has made Honoré the unofficial godfather of a growing cultural shift toward slowing down.

A compelling read. The book has a personal, intimate tone that belies the author’s considerable research…It’s great strength is that it consolidates seemingly disparate ideas (slow food and slow work!), providing a unique insight into a pervasive cultural issue…Honoré gives his readers an opportunity to change their lives for the better.

This slow thinker may be far ahead of his time.

In his appealing first-person approach, Honoré offers a you-are-there view of global efforts to challenge the “false god” of speed. Engaging and persuasive.

His advice is too grounded in day-to-day practicality to be guilty of didacticism or whimsy… read this uplifting and enlightening book very soon; but do, please, take your time.

Honoré is particularly good at detailing the addictive properties and vagaries of speed, and its ill effects on individuals and society, including himself.

A fascinating take on a subject that involves us all and makes truly though-provoking reading.

Good Book Guide

Enjoyable and thought-provoking book.

Children And Young People Now

An intelligent manifesto that overturns the idea of speed as an absolute good…Much more than a hymn to slowness…A guide with tips and tools to transform the way we live.

An amazing, poignant book…¶gives you such an in-depth look at our destructive culture and what we can do to help it, that it’s impossible not to consider applying these suggestions for slow living to yourself. Who knows? Maybe reading this book could be a life-altering experience!

Packed with a power of fact, history, anecdote and reflection…The book delivers on its title - it praises life lived more slowly and is supported by good investigative reporting and firsthand experience.

In Praise of Slowness is a revelation… It is possible to decelerate and business could gain so much from a sense of work-life balance.

The speed of life borders on insanity for an increasing number of us, and the price we pay is the erosion of our happiness and health. If you sometimes feel engulfed by the mad pace of modern life - and who doesn’t? - In Praise of Slowness could prove life-saving.

It’s about time someone took issue with the underlying mentality that sets our daily metronome…Those who savour this hopeful book one chapter at a time will be the biggest winners. It’s seductively crafted, ¶measuring out its subversive but ultimately healing message.

Extremely entertaining.

Honoré approaches his subject with fairness and balance, and his journey unfolds entertainingly and objectively…(He) takes the position of everyperson, and the book is strengthened by that.If you’re looking for an accessible initial touchstone on the subject (of slowing down), this is it.

Honoré is no true-believer - he questions every aspect of the Slow movement and keeps coming up with the conclusion that it just makes sense: life in the slow lane is more enjoyable, more pleasurable, more humane. This is a remarkable book that should be read by every resident of today’s frenzied urban world.

A thoughtful guide and a convincing manifesto for changing the pace of our lives… a skillful blend of research, observation, and humor. Honoré comes across as neither too self-conscious nor too self-confident, but rather as exuberant and genuine. In Praise of Slowness is a gift to all of us.

Fabulous.

In this terrific book, Carl Honoré gets to the heart of what’s ailing western industrial societies - our obsession with productivity, speed and consumerism - but he doesn’t stop with the gloom and doom. Instead, he shows the way out, with inspiring examples from the growing worldwide ’slow’ movement. Take the time to read this important, excellently written book - our future depends on the ideas it contains!

Delightful, surprising, inspiring - and subversive. There is so much food for thought here that I cannot recommend this book enough.

A magnificent appraisal of the measured life.

This is a hopeful book that offers a plethora of ways to join the Slow revolution…extensively researched and well-presented.

The novelty of Honoré’s approach lies in its practicality.

Persuasive, alarming and reassuring all at once. In lucid prose Honoré weaves his research and reflection with journalistic anecdotes so vivid you can feel the tantric tingling, taste the creamy artisan cheese — and imagine what it might be like to live at tempo giusto, choosing the right pace for each moment.

Entrepreneur and slow may seem like oxymorons. However, taking the time to read In Praise of Slowness may be the best decision an entrepreneur, or anyone working full time, can make.

In Praise of Slow could be an antidote to our fast-paced lives.

Superb and eminently readable. Honoré has written an incisive overview of an important cultural phenomenon.

Honoré’s journalistic background makes this book a particular pleasure to read. He combines fact, analysis and anecdote elegantly and compellingly. He approaches all Slow activities with a healthy skepticism, which makes it all the more convincing when he’s eventually won over - or not. Honor√© is never evangelical: this is not a self-help book. In Praise of Slow is simply an intelligent, sincere account of his own education in the Slow philosophy, the research he’s conducted to understand it better, and his genuine faith in the ability of this movement to improve people’s lives. By the end of the book, it’s difficult to disagree with Honoré’s conviction that most people would benefit from slowing down.

An engaging, well-written introduction to a philosophy which almost all of us could benefit from…. an eloquent, considered work of praise for the Slow Movement, and important reading for all of us who wish to live a richer and fuller life.

Honoré’s excellent new book is a fascinating and well-guided tour of his own journey in search of the world of slow. Vibrant and very readable.

Honoré makes a strong case against the demon of speed.

Try reading this book one chapter a day - it is worth allowing its subversive message to sink slowly in so it has a chance of changing your life.

Part reportage, part manifesto, In Praise of Slow is an engaging, well-written journey into the various ways that people around the globe have attempted to live more patiently.

The reader is presented with a careful road map to a happier life.

An important work that will induce greater awareness of our present hurried state-as well as the wholesome alternative.