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.
A warm, accessible guide to ageing with grace and art (and
chocolate). I loved it
*MATT HAIG*
[Magnusson] returns with more funny and feisty advice . . .
exploring the best ways to embrace life, age joyfully, and accept
change by letting go of what doesn't matter
* * Sunday Express * *
A thought-provoking guide for how to take life in with clear-eyed
humor - whatever age we are
*DANIEL KLEIN, bestselling author of TRAVELS WITH EPICURUS*
A wise, gentle reminder to grab life by both hands
* * Woman & Home * *
Simple, universally applicable rules for anyone thinking about the
time they have left. There are no Goopy guidelines for adopting an
aspirational lifestyle or promises that products might protect you
from the inevitability of aging. Instead, Magnusson quilts together
private moments to reveal the life lessons she wants to impart . .
. Magnusson is a wonderful storyteller full of wisdom
* * Washington Post * *
This beguiling collection of essays from sprightly 86-year-old
Margareta Magnusson shares some salient lessons on how to embrace
life, whatever your age. Cheerful, chatty and chock-full of advice
that's easy to follow
* * Simple Things Magazine * *
Praise for Margareta Magnusson: 'Margareta writes with humour and
empathy
* * Vogue * *
Witty, useful and oddly profound
* * TIME * *
Charming
* * NEW YORK TIMES * *
Magnusson's is a soothing, grandmotherly voice
* * Vogue * *
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