The Freedom Manifesto
The Freedom Manifesto
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
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Self-Improvement•
British Literature•
Politics & Government•
Psychology2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Freedom Manifesto by Tom Hodgkinson offers a guide to living freely, encouraging individuals to reject societal pressures and embrace leisure, creativity, and personal happiness. The book presents practical advice and philosophical insights, promoting a lifestyle that values simplicity, fun, and self-sufficiency over consumerism and conformity.
Informative
Inspirational
Playful
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Freedom Manifesto by Tom Hodgkinson is praised for its humorous and engaging style, encouraging readers to embrace a simpler, less consumer-driven life. The author's wit and critique of modern society resonate well, but some find the arguments overly idealistic and lacking practical guidance. Overall, it inspires reflection on personal freedom despite its utopian leanings.
Who Should Read The Freedom Manifesto?
Readers who relish embracing a laid-back, anti-consumerist lifestyle will enjoy The Freedom Manifesto by Tom Hodgkinson. Fans of Walden by Thoreau and The Art of Noticing by Lehrer will find the witty and liberating calls to reject modern pressures appealing.
2,076 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Book • Nonfiction
•
Self-Improvement•
British Literature•
Politics & Government•
Psychology2007
Adult
18+ years
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