{"title":"Patricia Hampl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003ePatricia Hampl\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for her introspective and lyrical writing in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Hampl's works are celebrated for their contemplative and eloquent exploration of the intricacies of memory, identity, and the art of reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Art of the Wasted Day\u003c\/em\u003e, where Hampl embarks on a thoughtful journey, examining the value of leisure and the importance of daydreaming in our fast-paced world. Her prose invites readers to pause and reconsider the beauty in seemingly idle moments, making her books both enlightening and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatricia Hampl's writing elegantly blends personal narrative with philosophical musings, offering readers a rich tapestry of insights and inspiration. Her books are perfect companions for those who enjoy a reflective read that challenges conventional ideas of productivity and success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the world of Patricia Hampl to experience the art of memoir writing that beautifully captures the essence of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-the-wasted-day-by-patricia-hampl-9780525429647","title":"The Art of the Wasted Day","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spirited journey into the lost value of daydream and ease, and the primacy of imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eModern life only seems to become increasingly hectic and stressful, as we try to cram more into each day. In her sparkling new book, acclaimed author Patricia Hampl argues for the necessity of daydreaming and leisure in our over-amped lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten out of a lifelong fascination with contemplation, solitude, and silence, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Wasted Day\u003c\/i\u003e is a picturesque travelogue of leisure. Hampl visits the homes of several exemplars of leisure from the past, who made repose and seclusion their goal, indeed their art form. She braids her own life stories into these pilgrimages - lazing her days away as a young girl, daydreaming under a beechnut tree; undertaking a retreat at a Benedictine monastery; floating down the Mississippi River in an old cabin cruiser boat, a \"sheer, dreamy waste of time\" that turns out, after all her international questing, to be the greatest travel experience of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe job of being human, Hampl suggests, is getting lost in thought, and only leisure can safeguard reflection. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of the Wasted Day\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely, compelling, beautifully written celebration of the purpose and appeal of letting go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46379958567148,"sku":"9780525429647","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1345223482375.jpg?v=1744839630"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/patricia-hampl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}