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A Book of Simple Living
- Brief Notes from the Hills
- Narrated by: Udai Matthan
- Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs
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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.
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- gowri shankar
- 07-02-20
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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- Divya
- 29-10-19
Beauty
I've never realised the change a book can cause to once life. Never loved nature more.
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- ASHIM PUROHIT
- 08-09-19
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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- Ankit Jain
- 05-06-19
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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- Rabiun
- 13-02-21
Love love love 💕
Once again you rock Sir...Always have been and always will be my favorite author. This one in particular is so relaxing n soothing to listen...Something that will calm your nerves instantly...
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- Soumya Ray
- 17-12-20
Ruskin Bond at his best
a smoothing experience to listen. beautifully read, it appeared as if Ruskin Bond himself is reading.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-07-20
Pure bliss
There is a strange sense of peace embedded in every sentence of this book. The structure is deceivingy simple but the level of wisdom required to write something like this requires several life times. It was a most beautiful experience listening to this book. Thanks a lot. Will cherish it for a long long time.
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- Heena Gajjar
- 17-07-20
Refreshingly Simple yet Effective.
It reminded me of my childhood days that were spent being close to nature.
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- Nikhil
- 23-08-18
Relaxing read/listen !
This is easily one of the most relaxing books to listen to/read ! Quite a bit like Bill Bryson's book on the Appalachian trail in how it takes you to the outdoors.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-10-20
A beautiful journey.
I loved this book. Perfect for easing the mind. I love the way he writes, so simple. Incredible. I have not listened to Ruskin Bond before this or even heard his name before . I will definitely listen and again. He has a new Follower.