The Swedish Art of Ageing Well - Finding joy in the everyday

A WATERSTONES BEST HOME & LIFESTYLE BOOK OF 2023 * 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.

About the author

Margareta Magnusson was born in Gothenburg in Sweden on New Year's Eve, somewhere between 80 and 100 years ago. She has worked for many years as an artist and has had her work exhibited as far afield as Singapore and Hong Kong. She has five children and is the author of Döstädning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning - now a major TV series narrated by Amy Poehler.

Product details

• Authors: Margareta Magnusson
• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 15.01.2026
• EAN: 9781838859527
• ISBN: 978-1-83885-952-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 178 mm x 10 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Social sciences, law, business > Business; SELF-HELP / Aging, Self-help & personal development, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Coping with old age, Relating to adulthood, Coping with / advice about ageing