An evening with Leena Norm
Half-Arse Human : How to live better without burning out
Warwick Books, Warwick, CV34 4SL
Tuesday 28th January 2025
“I’ve realised (just in time) that the world is made up of strategic half-arsers. They’ve opted to simply get done what they can.” So writes poet and vlogger Leena Norms in Half-Arse Human: How to Live Better Without Burning Out.
This inspiring book began with a thought, What if we gave people permission to half-arse things so that it’s less about puritanical beliefs and more of a group project where we all put a little bit in? A strong practical and accessible approach runs through the book, that enables us to do our bit in world where, more than ever, we are being asked to make a radical impact.
Norms says that Half-Arse Human as ‘about thinking less about your life as a project to be sliced up and perfected, and more about how your half-arsed, but still conscious, actions can link up with those of other people. Significantly, the final chapter of her book is entitled “Half-Arse Hope”.
This entertaining self-help guide full of revelations and the discoveries of a woman who is determined to build a career, improve her relationships, sort out her wardrobe, act on her ethics and live a full life in a way that feels manageable.
Join us to hear more about his fascinating approach and to discuss the concepts of From Half-Arse Style (including “the con of the capsule wardrobe”) and Half-Arse Career (“half-arsers are union members”) to Half-Arse Vegan (“meat-eaters welcome”) and Half-Arse Body (“ALL RUNS ARE GOOD RUNS”) and begin the new year with suggested small actions for making a better stab at life without stressing yourself out in the process.
Leena will be talking about her book, there will be a Q&A and an opportunity to get your book signed. Light refreshments will be provided.
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We’re delighted to host a rich series of literary events in and around Warwick. These include our popular 'Meet the author' events. The talks usually last about an hour, followed by questions, and then there is an opportunity to meet the speaker and have a book signed. Previous authors Melvyn Bragg, Jodi Picoult, Kate Williams, Professor Edith Hall and Dr Elizabeth Goldring. These events take place across Warwick including the beautiful Lord Leycester Hospital. We also support Warwick Words Festival.
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