The Swedish Art of Ageing Well

Finding joy in the everyday

Margareta Magnusson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Canongate Books

Publishing:15th Jan '26

£9.99

This title is due to be published on 15th January, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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A WATERSTONES BEST HOME & LIFESTYLE BOOK OF 2023

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This is a guide to a life well-lived. It is about the wonder of the everyday and the lessons that age brings.

Wear stripes. Eat chocolate. Don't leave empty-handed.

But also embrace change, let go of what doesn't matter and take care of something or someone other than yourself.


The Swedish Art of Ageing Well is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day.

A warm, accessible guide to ageing with grace and art (and chocolate). I loved it -- MATT HAIG
With wry humour and wit, Magnusson details a full life lived. Magnusson's hybrid memoir, with its cheeky and concise prose, will engage readers of all ages. Magnusson is a wonderful storyteller full of wisdom * * Washington Post * *
[Magnusson] returns with more funny and feisty advice . . . exploring the best ways to embrace life, age joyfully, and accept change by letting go of what doesn't matter * * Sunday Express * *
A thought-provoking guide for how to take life in with clear-eyed humor - whatever age we are -- DANIEL KLEIN, bestselling author of TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS
A wise, gentle reminder to grab life by both hands * * Woman & Home * *
This beguiling collection of essays from sprightly 86-year-old Margareta Magnusson shares some salient lessons on how to embrace life, whatever your age. Cheerful, chatty and chock-full of advice that's easy to follow * * Simple Things Magazine * *
Praise for Margareta Magnusson: 'Margareta writes with humour and empathy * * Vogue * *
Witty, useful and oddly profound * * TIME * *
Charming * * NEW YORK TIMES * *
Magnusson's is a soothing, grandmotherly voice * * Vogue * *

ISBN: 9781838859527

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

160 pages

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