The importance of living
Lin, Yutang
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The importance of living
by Lin, Yutang
Published
1972
Publisher
Aldus/Bonniers
Pages
356
ISBN-10
9100375217
Description
The Importance of Living is a wry, witty antidote to the dizzying pace of the modern world. Lin Yutang's prescription is the classic Chinese philosophy of life: Revere inaction as much as action, invoke humor to maintain a healthy attitude, and never forget that there will always be plenty of fools around who are willing-indeed, eager-to be busy, to make themselves useful, and to exercise power while you bask in the simple joy of existence.At a time when we're overwhelmed with wake-up calls, here is a refreshing, playful reminder to savor life's simple pleasures.
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How many pages are in The importance of living?
This edition of The importance of living has approximately 356 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The importance of living?
For most readers, The importance of living typically takes between 7h 25m and 4h 57m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The importance of living?
The estimated word count for The importance of living is approximately 89,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The importance of living?
The importance of living was written by Lin, Yutang.
When was The importance of living published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1972. The original work may have been published on a different date.