{"product_id":"a-meaningful-life","title":"A Meaningful Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBook 1 in the Fennel's Journal Series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Meaningful Life is the first and perhaps most personal book in the Fennel's Journal series. It documents the origins of Fennel's Priory and my definition for a meaningful life - which the rest of the journals seek to fulfil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith themes ranging from escapism, adventure, work-life balance, identity and purpose, through to traditionalism and country living, it sets the scene for future editions, building messages that are central to Fennel's Priory. Ultimately it conveys the importance of a relaxed, balanced, and meaningful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Promise – An honest start to our journey together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere the World is Quiet – Fennel rises early and notices that the Priory is real.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlone at the Priory – Fennel decides to live by the ideals of the Priory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome for Breakfast – The Priory's core message is defined. Read sample chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Better Life – Quality of life, on our terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Leaves – Fennel reflects upon the origins of the Priory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Meaningful Life – We're here for a reason, which gives us purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime, Out – Making time to appreciate the little things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Unknown of the Familiar – How a different perspective can alter everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Spring Hedgerow – It's amazing what can be seen at this time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelieving – Faith in one's self and one's maker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sky, Reflected – Fennel contemplates the allure of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDusk – Fennel savours the twilight hour in his garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasured Things – Fennel takes a look around his study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to be Traditional – Looking to the past, Fennel explains his view of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressed for the Occasion – Fennel reaches for his favourite tweeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping it Real – If it's real, we'll never have to wake from the dream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInto the Light – The year ends on a high. Read sample chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Right Side of Happiness – The way forward is marked by increased optimism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemembrance – The advice of a learned friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Fennel’s Priory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst shared as handwritten letters in 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition collectors' magazine published in 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbridged eBook published in 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended version in hardback and eBook – pending publication\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: xxxxxx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage count: xxxx pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright © Fennel Hudson 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardback ISBN 978-1-909947-02-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFavourite quote from A Meaningful Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Life is the most beautiful and rewarding gift. We just need to take time out to allow us to reflect, change our perspective, and see things in their best light. Sometimes we just have to stop and feel the pulse of the Earth, the rhythm of the seasons and the internal voice that was once our childhood friend. As the natural world grows smaller, so too does its intensity and the size of the window through which it may be viewed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReader Testimonials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s Jack Hargreaves. It’s Countryfile. It’s quality Sunday newspaper stuff. It’s 1948, all over again.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I loved reading this Journal. It’s inspiring. Keep going young man – the Journal has the beginnings of something very special.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Fennel has turned out a masterpiece about rural living and the life we all seek.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Fennel’s chosen trajectory is firmly in the slow lane. He’s a countryman, with courage to stand behind his traditional values.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is so refreshing to read something a little different, something I can identify with rather than the usual modern-day nonsense. Like Fennel I appreciate a quiet rural life: gardening, the countryside, the finer things and traditional angling. To find an author who writes about all of these is a real revelation!”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fennel's Priory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44226659221684,"sku":null,"price":23.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/6645\/files\/1760959345.jpg?v=1778946167","url":"https:\/\/fennelspriory.com\/products\/a-meaningful-life","provider":"Fennel's Priory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}