topSarah Susanka's Not So Big Minizine, Article 8
January 2010
Issue: 3
Sarah's Book Recommendations

Every year, a number of authors and publishers invite me to provide endorsements for books they are working on.  This gives me the opportunity to read some wonderful books that I wouldn't otherwise have known about.  I also sometimes have the opportunity to contribute to a book or two in some way each year.  Below is this year's collection of books that have come across my desk.  All of them offer powerful insights into our current circumstances, and are well worth reading.


The Spiral of the Seasons by John Sullivan by John Sullivan
Although written primarily for those entering the fall and winter seasons of their lives, this book will be of immeasurable value to anyone wanting to learn more about the real meaning of life.  It's an excellent companion for The Not So Big Life.



Just Enough by Azby BrownJust Enough by Azby Brown
This extraordinary book should be required reading for anyone who wants to help make today's world more sustainable and capable of surviving the current imbalances of climate, energy, and resource distribution.  It holds the key to rebalancing both our planet and our own lives.



You Are Here by Colin EllardYou Are Here by Colin Ellard

You Are Here is a powerful inquiry into how we humans orient ourselves in space and identify places both familiar and new.  For anyone looking for a better understanding of how we process the world around us, it's a stimulating and provocative read.


In Pursuit of Elegance by Matthew MayIn Pursuit of Elegance by Matthew May
This wonderful and thought-provoking book examines the elusive element behind so many innovative breakthroughs that capture our imaginations, in fields ranging from physics and marketing to popular culture and design (including a segment on Not So Big).



Less is More by Cecile Andrews and Wanda UrbanskaLess Is More
by Cecile Andrews & Wanda Urbanska
A compelling collection of works by Simplicity experts (including an article I wrote about de-cluttering), this book shows us that when we choose less, we regain our life and more - more time, more satisfaction, more balance, and ultimately, more happiness.



Rapt: Attention and the Focused Life by Winifred GallagherRapt by Winifred Gallagher
This wonderful and inspiring book asks readers to remember something so simple and yet so little appreciated -- what you focus upon profoundly affects your quality of life. It is a much needed prescription for these tumultuous times.




Starting Green by Glenn CrostonStarting Green by Glenn Croston
An inspiring, well thought out and information rich road map for creating new green businesses for the coming conserver economy, this book can help us re-envision our economic future.



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A New Look for The Not So Big House series

The new Not So Big House series book covers

You may have noticed that the Not So Big House series has a new look.  As each of the books goes into its next printing, the old covers will be phased out and the new design will appear in its place.  This new design offers a more unified look for the series, making each book more easily recognizable as a part of a larger whole.

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