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The French Art of Not Giving a F*ck
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May 19, 2025
I didn't need to listen to this whole book to understand the benefits of meditation and being present. I did not think this would be the main point of this book although (I can't put my finger on it but) something kept me somewhat engaged.
I disagree with the suggestion that many complicate meditation. I think they give it the interest it deserves and seek the greatest depth of the meditative state. I think those that complicate this would be very few. I think the meditation talked about in this book is more of a mindfulness practice than a more in-depth meditation practice. However, both have great benefits.
I loved the chapter "Stop disciplining your kids". I think every parent needs a reminder sometimes to listen and be present with our children. Advocating for the kids, as this book does, is important in reducing fear and resentment and in turn mental health issues in generations to come.
Not a bad book. It certainly provided me with some food for thought even though I was already familiar with mindfulness and meditation.
I disagree with the suggestion that many complicate meditation. I think they give it the interest it deserves and seek the greatest depth of the meditative state. I think those that complicate this would be very few. I think the meditation talked about in this book is more of a mindfulness practice than a more in-depth meditation practice. However, both have great benefits.
I loved the chapter "Stop disciplining your kids". I think every parent needs a reminder sometimes to listen and be present with our children. Advocating for the kids, as this book does, is important in reducing fear and resentment and in turn mental health issues in generations to come.
Not a bad book. It certainly provided me with some food for thought even though I was already familiar with mindfulness and meditation.
October 20, 2025
This audio book was a real miss for me.. the title and cover drew me in but honestly the content didn’t speak to me. The narrator’s voice made me feel calm but I felt that he droned on a bit.
The author referred to the story of The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) which coincidentally I had recently read. I would recommend reading The Little Prince before attempting this book.
I guess I thought there would have been a bit more about the French. And actually the title phrase is changed to The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t throughout the narration. It was quite off putting really.
This is a philosophical text with much of the ideas covered in other books. I didn’t come away with any fresh strategies or even a sense of joy.
The author referred to the story of The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) which coincidentally I had recently read. I would recommend reading The Little Prince before attempting this book.
I guess I thought there would have been a bit more about the French. And actually the title phrase is changed to The French Art of Not Giving a Sh*t throughout the narration. It was quite off putting really.
This is a philosophical text with much of the ideas covered in other books. I didn’t come away with any fresh strategies or even a sense of joy.
January 7, 2026
Not really my thing.
January 15, 2026
it had good points, but was a confusing read for me. a lot of repetition of, don't care
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