Tom Hodgkinson Books
January 1, 1968
Tom Hodgkinson is a British writer and the editor of The Idler. His work often delves into themes of idleness, freedom, and parenting. Through his writings, he explores ways to escape the demands of modern life, offering alternative perspectives on how to live. Hodgkinson's style is frequently witty and provocative, encouraging readers to reconsider their own approach to daily existence.
This is the twenty-fifth volume in the most prestigious annual series for the field of industrial and organizational psychology.
A pocket-sized seasonal guide to country life from the Sunday Times bestselling author of How to be Idle, featuring a foreword by Dominic West
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Dr Johnson wrote that "every man is, or hopes to be, an idler". Being idle brings untold benefits both to individuals and to the planet. Tom Hodgkinson brings you 24 easy ways to do nothing, from keeping a diary to sitting on a bench. These idling tricks can be done here and now, by nearly anyone, and for little or no cost.
A meditation on why life has been a dreadful mistake ever since the Reformation brought us paid jobs and the work ethic.
The author of How to Be Idle, Tom Hodgkinson, now shares his delightfully irreverent musings on what true independence means and what it takes to be free. The Freedom Manifesto draws on French existentialists, British punks, beat poets, hippies and yippies, medieval thinkers, and anarchists to provide a new, simple, joyful blueprint for modern living. From growing your own vegetables to canceling your credit cards to reading Jean-Paul Sartre, here are excellent suggestions for nourishing mind, body, and spirit—witty, provocative, sometimes outrageous, yet eminently sage advice for breaking with convention and living an uncluttered, unfettered, and therefore happier, life.
The Idle Parent
The Idle Parent: Why Laid-Back Parents Raise Happier and Healthier Kids
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Exploring the dynamics of parenthood, the author argues that relaxed parenting fosters greater happiness and health in children. By applying his left-of-center theories of idleness, he challenges conventional parenting norms, suggesting that a less rigid approach can lead to more fulfilling family relationships. The book offers insights into the benefits of a laid-back parenting style, making a case for its positive impact on children's well-being.
