The Importance of Being Idle: A Little Book of Lazy Inspiration

by Stephen Robins

Book Overview

"The time that a man may call his own," observed Charles Lamb, "that is his life." In an age of increasingly long and stressful working hours, The Importance of Being Idle is a call-to-arms for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853754382
• ISBN13: 9781853754388
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Prion (GB)
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Truly a remarkable book!!

This book has totally soothed all resistance to stress in my life. Because of the beautiful vision this author had, millions of us may now relax in the fact that can be lazy - just for lazy's sake. I would love to see this author produce another "Importance of Being Idle" volume two - which would consist of modern day quotes from famous as well as anonymous people - sharing their visions of leisure and laziness. A book like that would definitely be welcome in my home. Thank you so much for inspiring us all to slow down, relax - stop and smell the roses....

A Great Book We Can All Learn From

The Importance of Being Idle has the type of wisdom our generation can learn from. And they have. Noel Gallagher penned a song by the same name that went #1 in the U.K. during August of 2005, showing that not only are there a lot of Oasis fans, but a lot of people who can relate to the words. Noel's song was based on the book, which he no doubt read and appreciated as well. "I'll be fine as long as there's a bed beneath the stars that shine."

A Gem

Full of quotes by people like Mark Twain, Bertrand Russell, Charles Dickens and Samuel Johnson (who particularly liked to loaf, it seems), this book will eliminate any guilt about being lazy or wasting time, actually revealing idleness as the source of civilisation and inspiration. It isn't all quotes, there are potted histories of famous loafers and amusing illustrations throughout. A real gem to curl up with in bed or your favourite armchair.