How to Live Like the Little Prince

A sweet, precious little book and an honor to the original, this book is well written, beautifully illustrated, and a joy to read. I think it will be a hit with all fans of "The Little Prince".

Reading it was interesting, I liked the insight it provided. The writing was plain and simple. And it was pretty engaging too.

The Little Prince was one my my favorite childhood reads, as well as for some of my friends. This book reads in a similar tone and style, but is directed at helping adults to bring out their inner child and remember those simpler times. It was something that I definitely needed to read right now, amid the craziness of not only life, but pandemic-life, and I know my friends will want to be reminded, too....so much so that I've already pre-ordered a few copies of this book for gifts!!

This book takes an empathetic approach and gives bite size approaches and allows you to have kindness and patience with yourself when dealing with life. This is so necessary for everyone to read in life. Highly recommend. Especially loved the reflection to true life to humanize my feelings and relate. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I grabbed “How To Live Like The Little Prince: A Grown-Up’s Guide to Rediscovering Imagination, Adventure, and Awe” by Stéphane Garnier on NetGalley’s “Read Now” section because “The Little Prince” was one of my favorite books as a child, one of the books that made me initially fall in love with literature. This book takes a deep dive into the titular character, giving adults helpful advice on how to reignite that hopeful and whimsical nature of living that so many of us seem to lose as we transition into adulthood.

This book was broken into separate sections that offered different advice that were titled, “How to ___ like the Little Prince.” My two favorite sections were the sections about love and the sections about letting go. The advice offered seemed relevant (especially in a pandemic world), and they resonated where I am in life right now.

The section that resonated with me the least is the part about following your dreams. Ever the cynic, I couldn’t help but to think that the advice in this section favors the privileged. Many people (myself included), find it difficult to put everything away and follow our dreams when our main priority is to live day to day.

All in all, I enjoyed the book. Am I going use this book as a framework to live my life? No, most definitely not. Am I going to take a few tidbits from this book? Absolutely.

Check this one out on April 12, 2022!

Thank you, Chronicle Books!

3/5 stars.

This book was much more insightful than I was expecting it to be. I read The Little Prince as a child and it’s always been a book that I have held on to throughout ever house I’ve lived in it has kept its space on my shelf.

What I always loved about The Little Prince was his ability to see the world differently, and that was the focus I felt was placed here in How to Live Like the Little Prince. The idea that who we are as children are still with us into adulthood is a constant push throughout the title and it led me to think about who I was as a child and what part of me remained.

Do we realize how many dreams we have as children that stay hidden within us? Do we put enough value onto these thoughts that have been with us since childhood?

Many times throughout this book the author seems to state that as children our possibilities are endless, our dreams are boundless and it is society and the day to day life that teaches us we have limits.

It left me thinking, and ultimately I think that is the point.

How much of myself have I lost just by growing up? How much of my childhood wants are still inside me and still push me today?

If you’re interested in looking at the world through a different lense through childhood possibility, this book is for you!

The Little Prince is one of my very favorite books. In How to Live Like the Little Prince, Stephane Garnier takes the text of a beautiful story and uses it to give her reason inspiration to live a life of wonder, of adventure, and of freedom.

Fans of The Little Prince will love this book. It is beautifully written and illustrated, and I for one can't wait to put this one on my shelf.

I remember reading the Little Prince as a child and this book was everything I could have hoped for. Loved the real-life examples and tangible advice to help you live that life. This was a sweet, awesome book and one that every 90s baby should read.

Thank you for the early look!

Very engaging and encouraging just like “The Little Prince” but for adults to allow them to feel like a child again or at times. beautifully illustrated. If you enjoyed the little prince you'll love this book as well.

An introspective and engaging book for fans of The Little Prince. We are encouraged to stay in touch with the child within, the part of us that knows true joy, and has hopes and dreams, and a pure heart. This isn’t a self-help book. It’s simply a reminder of the ways we limit ourselves as we grow into adulthood and it gives us permission to revisit those limits and ask ourselves if they are serving us well.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

“How to Live Like the Little Prince”
By: Stéphane Garnier

Self-Help From A Beautiful Little Novella With Life-Altering Messages

Almost 80-years-ago, when Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French literary laureate, published in 1943 his now classic work, “The Little Prince,” little did he dream his short novella about a naïve child prince from an asteroid in a far galaxy would ultimately be translated into more than 300 languages and dialects to become one of the most famous children’s books ever written.

Then, as now, the beautifully illustrated and simply phrased story of the Little Prince's trip to Earth, and the universal truths that he learned while on his visit, are still relevant because this book was written for children of all ages.

Saint-Exupéry’s, “The Little Prince,” is actually an allegory of life—an exquisite morality tale written in a non-judgmental manner expressed through the wonder of a child. Although, not actually a children's book at all, little ones will be charmed by the character of the Prince. Yet, they may not completely understand the importance of the lessons he learns.

These lessons are adult instructions on how to live a happy and fulfilling existence with those you love. The most important, and resounding message taught to the Little Prince is by the Fox, and it one that we all must remember.

“…And now here is my secret, a very simple secret:
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly;
what is essential is invisible to the eye…”

In Stéphane Garnier’s, “How to Live Like the Little Prince,” she retells the book’s short narrative by analyzing each lesson of the story, and applying these themes in a context for applications useful in everyday situations. The insights shared by Garnier are non-religious, non-judgmental, self-help, personal philosophy taken from directly from Saint-Exupéry’s, "The Little Prince.”

These parables and morality tales seem especially relevant today in our over-stimulated, meta-crazed society that appears to sadly be evolving into a more opinionated, self-centered, biased, marginalized and objectified one. Reflection and introspection—through the wondrous and magic-seeking eyes of a child—can result in a marvelous epiphany. Find out how you, too, can learn “How to Live Like the Little Prince,” in Stéphane Garnier’s book of the same name.


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REVIEWER: J.Hunt
STAR RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️

“How to Live Like the Little Prince”
Author: Stéphane Garnier
Genre: Self-Help | Personal Growth | Philosophy | Non-Fiction
Publication Date: 11 April 2022
Publisher: Chronicle Prism, an imprint of Chronicle Books
Translated from the French Language by Rebecca Leffler


With Sincerest Appreciation to NetGalley, Author Stéphane Garnier and Publisher Chronicle Prism, an imprint of Chronicle Books, for Providing this Advance Reader’s Copy for Review.

Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

How to Live Like the Little Prince by Stéphane Garnier is a self-help workbook inspired by the beloved children's novel. The book includes inspirational quotes, tasks, illustrations, and analysis based on The Little Prince. According to the description, the book "revisits St. Exupéry’s story with a fresh, contemporary eye, urging us—as the Little Prince did—to preserve our childlike wonder by slowing down, dreaming big, and showing humble kindness to our planet and one another."

Overall, How to Live Like the Little Prince is an amazing work of philosophy and self-help. It would make the perfect graduation gift for the student in your life. One highlight of this book are the original illustrations that have captivated readers of The Little Prince for generations. Another highlight of this book are the color accents that appear throughout the book. It's clear that no expense was spared in making this book the definitive tie-in to the children's classic. If you're intrigued by the description, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in April!

The enticing book cover promised a guide to following the philosophies of the Little Prince of the beloved allegory. Reading the digital ARC in the Kindle format was frustrating, so I also downloaded a facsimile copy to my NetGalley Shelf. While navigating the text was easier, I came to realize that I wasn’t interested in someone else’s opinions and suggestions on how to utilize the dear little fellow’s teachings. Still frustrating was the fact that the passages the author was explicating weren’t sufficiently reproduced to let the reader conveniently follow the author’s point. I decided I could either locate my copy and try to follow the discussion OR, my preference in the end, I could just re-read the tale alone, and take my own new lessons for living directly from the source.
Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Little Prince is my favorite book; unlike most I didn't read it until French class when I was 15. Having that perspective gave me a different look at this book. I had already thought about a lot that Stéphane Garnier speaks about; but the lessons she points out are still worth reading. The idea of an inner child or "your little prince" is a very useful tool in therapy and dealing with depression and CPTSD. The book clearly illustrates how to use this tool for someone that hasn't been exposed to it by therapy, using the book as a gateway. Anyone in society could get something from this book; a reminder that your inner child isn't gone just stifled. Looking at the world with child like thinking isn't a bad thing. How to Live Like the Little Prince does a good job of highlighting how both your inner child and the adult you are equally important. Some chapters are repetitive and could be cut.

-Formatting issues- I did have an uncorrected proof but the formatting on my Kindle was very off.

What a beautiful and thought provoking book! I read The Little Prince many years ago when I was younger so it was nice to be reminded as an adult all the lessons that can be derived from the tale. The author perfectly ties in various quotes and passages from the original book with life lessons and virtues that we can all learn from.

Everything from learning how to be humble to being adventurous to taking care of yourself. There are so many lessons detailed. The passages and quotes evoke great inspiration.

The well known artwork from The Little Prince is sprinkled without the book and provides a very whimsical and magical feeling for the reader. This is truly a wonderful book for all!

I was excited to check this out since I remember loving The Little Prince but then it also stood out to me that a student recently shared how it was their favorite book and meant so much to them. If there is a fan of the book, then I do think that they may enjoy this. But, the main reason why I don’t think I will buy a copy for my high school library is that it seemed very directed to a more middle age audience than teens. Having said that, it is nice that it basically chronicles all the various life lessons that we can take away from our reading of The Little Prince. I can see how that angle would allow some students to enjoy reading it.

This is a self-help book that uses The Little Prince as inspiration. I have read The Little Prince numerous times and I have never seen it from this perspective before. It is definitely a new approach to both self-help books and interpreting The Little Prince. It could make a good gift for upcoming graduation season.

What a delightful little book. How to Live Like the Little Prince is a great gift book that reminds the reader to be present, aware, and curious. The lessons are presented in quick, bite-sized chapters that get straight to the point. Perhaps there's not a whole lot of depth, but the chapters are all still quite thought-provoking and can be applied by even the busiest, most curmudgeonly adults.

Garnier ties in just enough quotes from the book to jostle the mind of those who may have read The Little Prince many years or decades ago and to inform those who many not have read it.

While this will likely become a graduation gift, I'd honestly recommend it more for those further along in life and career as well - those who are further removed from the joys and wonders and endless possibilities of their own childhood dreams and curiosity.