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Slowly, Softly, Sincerely: A Memoir of Slow Living
In a world obsessed with speed, productivity, and constant digital noise, Slowly, Softly, Sincerely offers a quiet, soul-nourishing alternative. This reflective and poetic guide invites readers to slow down. Not as an escape, but as a way to come home to themselves.
Blending memoir, mindfulness, and gentle philosophy, we explore the forgotten art of stillness, the power of sensory presence, and the joy of simple moments. Whether you’re sipping tea at dawn, wandering without your phone, or rediscovering the sweetness of doing nothing, these pages will help you reconnect with a quieter, deeper rhythm of life.
Perfect for readers of The Little Book of Hygge, Digital Minimalism, and Wintering, this is a book for anyone feeling burned out by busyness, lost in the scroll, or simply longing for peace in the pause.
Step into the calm. Rediscover the magic in the mundane. Let your life bloom. Not with noise, but with gentle intention.
Blending memoir, mindfulness, and gentle philosophy, we explore the forgotten art of stillness, the power of sensory presence, and the joy of simple moments. Whether you’re sipping tea at dawn, wandering without your phone, or rediscovering the sweetness of doing nothing, these pages will help you reconnect with a quieter, deeper rhythm of life.
Perfect for readers of The Little Book of Hygge, Digital Minimalism, and Wintering, this is a book for anyone feeling burned out by busyness, lost in the scroll, or simply longing for peace in the pause.
Step into the calm. Rediscover the magic in the mundane. Let your life bloom. Not with noise, but with gentle intention.
225 pages, Paperback
Published May 4, 2025
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About the author
Jamie Dean
15 books9 followersJamie Dean lives in the southeastern US with his dog, cat and a host of imaginary friends.
For Jamie, writing is an addiction and a way of life. He finds inspiration everywhere and sometimes can't sleep for all the ideas fighting for his attention.
His first male-male romance, The Story of Jax and Dylan, was followed by The Art of Survival, and then what he considers his best novel, Not Just Passing Through. is fourth book, The 12 Loves of Christmas, is a collection of a dozen holiday-themed m/m short stories.
He is currently working on the sequel to TSOJAD.
For Jamie, writing is an addiction and a way of life. He finds inspiration everywhere and sometimes can't sleep for all the ideas fighting for his attention.
His first male-male romance, The Story of Jax and Dylan, was followed by The Art of Survival, and then what he considers his best novel, Not Just Passing Through. is fourth book, The 12 Loves of Christmas, is a collection of a dozen holiday-themed m/m short stories.
He is currently working on the sequel to TSOJAD.
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June 1, 2025
It’ll help you to relax
This book got me relaxed and zoned out. The writing is calm and vivid. The stories about slowing down and unplugging gives you simple ideas to try and test. I liked the daily small joys journal and the phone free Sunday. The only critique I have, is that some messages got a bit repetitive. Also, I think most people have a life way too far from what the author describes as his. But the overall mood and gentle insights are still helpful and soothing.
This book got me relaxed and zoned out. The writing is calm and vivid. The stories about slowing down and unplugging gives you simple ideas to try and test. I liked the daily small joys journal and the phone free Sunday. The only critique I have, is that some messages got a bit repetitive. Also, I think most people have a life way too far from what the author describes as his. But the overall mood and gentle insights are still helpful and soothing.
February 2, 2026
This book is the reset I’ve needed for much of my life.
February 10, 2026
This peaceful and poetic memoir is an easy and delightful read. The book itself is an invitation to slow down and enjoy the act of reading--savoring the descriptive writing and lovely stories.
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