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  • A Book of Simple Living

  • Brief Notes from the Hills
  • Written by: Ruskin Bond
  • Narrated by: Udai Matthan
  • Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (158 ratings)

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A Book of Simple Living

Written by: Ruskin Bond
Narrated by: Udai Matthan
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Publisher's Summary

Mist fills the Himalayan valleys, and monsoon rain sweeps across the hills. Sometimes, during the day, a bird visits me - a deep purple whistling thrush. She perches on the windowsill and looks out with me at the rain.' This personal diary records the many small moments that constitute a life of harmony - with the self, the natural world, and friends, family and passersby. In these hours, we watch a wild plum blossom and the moon come up between two deodar trees; we hear a redstart whistle and the rain drum on a tin roof; we recognize the aftermath of loss and the consolation of old companions. A Book of Simple Living is a gift of beauty and wisdom from India's most loved and most understated writer.

©2015 Ruskin Bond (P)2018 Audible, Inc.

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Beauty

I've never realised the change a book can cause to once life. Never loved nature more.

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listen for a peace of mind...

Ruskin bond is unique...and I too love the style of narration...good job Mr Udai Matthan.

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Simply Unmissable

Recommended for all who desire to love life all over again. Ruskin points out the path to take...
The Audible version is even more pleasurable with the Narrator's soothing voice.
Simply Loved It!

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Simple and Elegant...

Amazing experience. The book is written in such a simplistic and descriptive manner that every word comes in front of your eyes.. and it opens up the world showing the minute pleasures in the world... Must read for those rainy days when you just want to sit and watch it rain...

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After reading this I am both shaken and stirred! Mr bond is such a muaaaahhhh

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simple and wonderful

My go to in happy and otherwise times. Narration, I am a big fan.

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Really simple and nice book.

Very nice and soothing book and excellent narration. somehow I felt as Mr. Bond himself is reading the book for me, Udai has done mighty fine job...this book also help realise that no situation is permanent so we should see it in right perspective and do not over think on it. wonderful experience....thank you so much

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Evergreen Ruskin

The magic of Ruskin Bond never fades! He describes similar environ in surprisingly different way each time.... that's the beauty!

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Amazing book

it's a peaceful read. I am planning to reread again as it has many hidden thoughtful gems and tips to enjoy life to the fullest.

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A book of Simple Living.

Simple writing and that's what makes this book awesome!

I have probably book marked almost all pages in this book. Every page calms the mind. But then it's not a self help book, but still when one reads it, it just soothens the mind. It's as calming as meditation.

I would go back and re-read this multiple times as and when i feel like.

A 5 star from my side 😊

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