A Patchwork of Comforts: Small Pleasures for Peace of Mind

by Carol Wiseman

Author Carol Wiseman asked people around the country to send her descriptions of their favorite comforts. The result is A Patchwork of Comforts , a collection of comforting and comfortable things to soothe body, mind, and spirit. Comforts are organized alphabeticallyand Wiseman adds sidebars with bits of trivia, and even comforting recipes, such as a recipe for Zabaglione, a dessert sauce. AtoZ comforts
There are plenty of comforting activities to take the sting out of even the worst sitting by a fire after a long walk in the cold/ watching birds in the back yard/ enjoying a big cup of homemade hot chocolate/ bathing by candlelighta weekend camping tripwith no electronic appliances. A Patchwork of Comforts is a homecoming in a bookwelcoming, warm, and wise. A book written especially for "one of those days," dipping into A Patchwork of Comforts is like a long soak in a hot tub.

195 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

About the author

I exchanged the cement, chaos, and car fumes of San Francisco suburbia for the cleaner, quieter lifestyle of Oregon years ago. This liberation slowed me down, opening my mind to the joys of simplicity and a clearer head.

Years of introspection, education and related jobs sparked my passion for people watching, and one thing really jumped out at me; most all of us are trying to cram too much into our days. I knew there had to be a better way than the stress of constant busyness. Some people thrive on the energy of “full speed ahead”, but I try hard to help myself and others put the breaks on. What a relief!

My blog, Weeding Out the Crap, offers simple suggestions on how to make life easier. Helping yourself into a more positive frame of mind makes life more satisfying.

Reviews

[Rachel Li · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book I read after I do my routine ugly cry before bed