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7. Which Genre of books do you read most?
1. Are you an avid reader?
3. Do you keep a diary or journal?
2. Do you belong to a reading group?
4. Do you write stories, articles, or books?
5. Do you belong to a writing group?
Do you have a favourite wabi sabi book? Wabi sabi books contain some or all of the following elements:
- A feeling of authenticity
- Moments of aha!
- Subtle beauty
- Wonder
- Texture
- Piercing insights
- Memorable characters
- Characters who grow and change
- A sense of deep connection with a place or time
- Clear evocative descriptions that make if feel like you are there
- Melancholy realizations that go on to produce acceptance, thankfulness, or compassion
Here are 7 well known books that contain important wabi sabi elements:
The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter
Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Emma by Jane Austin
Shipping News by Annie Proulx
Silas Marner by George Elliot
9. What are three of your favourite books that have clear wabi sabi element?
8. What are the 3 books you would like to have if you were stranded on a desert island?
Most important book:
Second most important book:
Third most important book:
Wabi Sabi book number 1:
Wabi Sabi book number 2.
Wabi sabi book number 3:
10. Can you think of some outstanding wabi sabi authors?
Wabi Sabi Authors:
11. What is your favourite book and why?
Favorite book:
Why is it your favourite:
12. What is the main reason you read?
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