A useful book. It started off a bit slow for me--I really don't fit the workaholic mode. However it spoke to me more towards the end, especially the section on the need for keeping the sabbath.

We read this in our book group. Very helpful in looking at your own private life within your own private world. What's important? What's not so important? Should something be added? Discarded? Who are you serving? God? Self? And a host of other questions as you move through the book. Highly recommended. ( )

A little simplistic in writing style, but the author makes some very good points in favor of slowing down. His emphasis is on finding time to get quiet, to revitalize, to reflect on any matters of integrity, and to prepare for the next round of business. I especially appreciate the value he places on the Sabbath (or at least some "personal day" form of it). He does a good job of explaining the purpose, both to honor God and to rest -- not because things are finished, but because we should. He also advocates finding quiet time for prayer, reading, reflection, journal-keeping, and study each day. ( )

Encouragement and ideas for slowing down, living a more deliberate life, decluttering your mind, etc. I was impressed by his chapter on the value of solitude and quiet as well as the concept of sabbath rest. ( )