If you've ever stumbled through life thinking "there's got to be more than this" or "life should be a little more joyful" then this book is for you. Through activities like breathing exercises, yoga, movement, mindfulness and more — this book guides you to release the stress and anxiety of every day life and reclaim the pleasure that should, and can be yours.

Life is so busy that for many people, particularly those rushing around to get everything done, having 'fun' drops off the agenda. Reclaiming joy, and pleasure, and just enjoyment is important. I recommend this book for those wanting strategies for implementing pleasure/ joy/ fun/ peace into your life.

What an interesting book! I found the concept really unique, and I enjoyed the author's commentary and suggestions on incorporating pleasure into every day life. I don't think I've ever read something that focuses on the place of pleasure within life in such a wide context!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this fascinating book! If you feel like you don’t have enough pleasure in your life, this book will give you lots of gentle, practical ways to increase your pleasure quotient. In the first section, the author shows us many reasons- historically, socially, culturally, and emotionally- why we have shut down our ability to receive and experience pleasure. She also discusses several different kinds of pleasure, a few of which I had not thought of!

The the second section, the author talks about her concept of bodyfulness. Similar to mindfulness, but a new approach, focusing on our physicality as well as our thoughts. She explains that being bodyful means being connected fully to our bodies in a way that leaves us fulfilled. There are three stages and they are explained fully and succinctly.

This is a well researched book that balances science, research, and many, many gentle, practical ways that we can come back to our bodies and experience more pleasure in our lives. It is not simply about sexual pleasure, but all kinds of pleasure that touch our bodies, minds, and spirits. There are thought-provoking quotes scattered throughout and the book is beautifully designed.

PS The appendix has some excellent quizzes and resources as well!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.