Endangered Pleasures - by Barbara Holland (Paperback)

About the Book

In this "engaging reminder of the simple pleasures of life that are slipping away as we move faster and work harder" ("Boston Globe"), Holland offers a remedy for the American pastime of working too much. Rebel! Don't just stop and smell the flowers, call in sick and lie down among them--preferably with a friend and a bottle of wine!

Book Synopsis

Here is a refreshing look at life as it ought to be. Bare feet, gardening, dawdling over the newspaper, oversleeping, and idle summer vacations are infinitely more satisfying than counting fat grams, eating only vegetables, and sitting behind that desk every day. So toss out the guilt and rebel. Don't just stop and smell the flowers--call in sick and lie among them, preferably with a good friend, a bottle of wine, and a handful of chocolates. Endangered Pleasures is a delightful reminder that rest and relaxation are more rewarding than a job performance review. After all, life's too short. Why not have some fun while you're supposed to be living it?