In Praise of Slow: How a Worldwide Movement Is Challenging the Cult of Speed

Paperback Published on: 26/02/2026
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BBC Radio 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK

'A major influence on my own thinking' CAL NEWPORT
**'Essential reading' OBSERVER

'Rush to your bookshop' MAIL ON SUNDAY**

Almost everyone complains about the hectic pace of modern life. Our culture preaches that faster is better - yet all this rushing takes a toll.

Carl Honoré uncovers a global movement that challenges the cult of speed by proving that slowing down can help us lead richer, more productive lives. The Slow movement is not about doing everything at a snail's pace: it is about striking a balance between fast and slow in order to thrive in a world of chronic impatience and instant gratification.

A seminal book, In Praise of Slow is as relevant today as it was when it was first published.

There has never been a better time to embrace the surprising power of slow.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion
  • ISBN: 9781399636667
  • Number of pages: 288
  • Dimensions: 128 x 198 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 254g
  • Languages: English