La gentilezza è la forza delle donne
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Tradotto da: Maria Olivia Crosio
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Oggi noi donne viviamo sotto la costante pressione di dover essere tutto per tutti: cool, brillanti, in gamba, snelle (ma non troppo magre!), divertenti (ma non sguaiate), amiche fedeli, partner e collante della famiglia. Desideriamo avere successo nel lavoro, coltivare le nostre opinioni sulla politica, ma anche sull’arte, sulla letteratura… Combattiamo per avere più follower su Instagram e a volte dimentichiamo di coltivare relazioni vere con i nostri amici. La felicità è diventata un’altra parola da spuntare sulla lista dei desideri. Questo libro è per guardarci un po’ dentro e imparare a migliorarci, a rallentare, a vivere più serenamente. Lotte Jeffs mostra tutte le piccole grandi cose che servono e continuano a servire per essere una gentildonna oggi: dall’andare a un primo appuntamento a non mangiare alla scrivania, dall’usare un trapano elettrico a rifare il letto tutti i giorni, dall’arrivare a un party con un cortese ritardo di undici minuti a saper condurre una conversazione brillante. La gentilezza è la forza delle donne delinea una strategia chiara e vincente per navigare nella vita di tutti i giorni con fascino, attenzione, sicurezza, prudenza e controllo. Ogni capitolo racconta aneddoti ed esempi personali e finisce con un elenco di «regole garbate».
- ISBN: 8867007491
- Casa Editrice: Corbaccio
- Pagine: 256
- Data di uscita: 04-03-2021
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This book blends how to be a gentlewoman with the author's personal experiences providing reasoning and real life examples. Although I don't think this is the definitive book of being a gentlewoman, it's well researched and does open the topic for today's times. As the author is British, I do think
I wasn't overly impressed by this book if I'm being honest. I felt that it was really prescriptive and a little 'preachy'. I wouldn't have usually picked up a book like this, but thought that I would give it a try since my bookclub were reading it. Upon completing it, I actually thought that at part Leggi tutto
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I loved the format with different interviews, lists, recipes and tips. Reading this it felt like a close knowledgeable friend guiding you through some of the difficulties of the modern world with ease and grace.
Some good advice, some that felt like to is from a life that is very far from mine. I found the tone a little condescending which was off putting. Good enough to finish but probably not going to go back on the bookcase.
I tried to get on with this book but was turned off by the condescension of it all. Effectively, this book is one woman telling you to live like she does, because that is the RIGHT way. The advice she gives out isn't bad advice - much of it is common sense - but it is her subjective opinion, rather
A considered and articulate piece of writing on ways in which women can conduct themselves in various contexts (social, work, online) in a way that is powerful, but graceful. The 'lessons' are delivered as gentle advice and guidance, rather than the definitive way to behave and have many useful poin Leggi tutto
Really enjoyed the author’s tone and vocabulary as I’m a French reader! First time in my life I have read this word « discombobulated ». It’s a good guide to live a good life being true to yourself but it’s a bit simple to me I would have enjoyed maybe a more psychological experience!
There were some really interesting concepts and ideas presented here, and I aspire to becoming a Gentlewoman. I think I'm a work in progress though, and probably will be for a long time yet. Unfortunately the world today seems to be designed to keep us disgruntled, reading this will hopefully help k Leggi tutto
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