A Short Philosophy of Napping

What could be better than a nap to slow the frantic course of our pressure-filled lives, dominated by the cult of performance and the need to constantly outdo ourselves? What could be better, in our anxiety-inducing world, than cocooning yourself by falling discreetly asleep on the couch or in a hammock? "One ought not attempt to 'force' nature," Epicurus said long ago. Solet's not challenge the philosophers, let's learn to suspend time instead.

Napping is a lifestyle, one that respects our natural rhythm and nurtures the best of what we have to offer. If he hadn't taken a nap in the shade of an apple tree, would Newton have discovered the law of gravity? This book is a wisdom-filled collection that reminds us to listen to the life lessons dispensed by nature and invites us to slow the maddening tempo of our lives down.

About the Author

Sébastien Spitzer is a journalist and a writer. His novels have won numerous literary awards, including: Ces rêves qu'on piétine (Trampled Dreams, L'Observatoire; Stanislas First Novel Prize and Mediterranean High School Students' Prize) and Le Cœurbattant du monde (The World's Beating Heart, Albin Michel; shortlisted for the High School Pupils' Goncourt Prize). He is based in France.