L'art de l'essentiel

Synopsis of L'art de l'essentiel

«L'art de l'essentiel» is Dominique Loreau's self-development essay, published by J'ai lu in paperback (256 pages, in French).

Drawing on her experience in Japan, Dominique Loreau proposes letting go of superfluous objects and habits as a way to also bring order to one's inner life. Getting rid of what is excess is presented as a practical therapy and a life philosophy that helps overcome the confusion between having and being, and to feel better in body, mind, and relationships.

French paperback edition in J'ai lu's Bien-être collection; the work was originally published in 2008 by Flammarion.

For readers interested in Zen philosophy, simple living, and personal development.