--- product_id: 11934002 title: "The Importance of Being Lazy" brand: "al gini" price: "€ 57.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11934002-the-importance-of-being-lazy store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Importance of Being Lazy **Brand:** al gini **Price:** € 57.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Importance of Being Lazy by al gini - **How much does it cost?** € 57.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11934002-the-importance-of-being-lazy) ## Best For - al gini enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted al gini brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Importance of Being Lazy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rI5OzWzAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book *by J***K on Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015* Excellent book that holds its value after all these years. Well done!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book on leisure *by A***0 on Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019* I'm retired now, and I've found this book very helpful in enjoying that retirement. Even before retirement, I read it twice and found it very helpful. I especially appreciated his explication of the ways we are indoctrinated with regard to 1) the moral value of work, and 2) the importance of "using time well." Those are both so culturally ingrained, it's hard to see until someone points them out. He also does a good job of discussing workaholism and addiction to activity or busyness. I find all of this very helpful as I try to shift out of a work-oriented mindset into a leisure-oriented mindset. You don't need to be a workaholic or overly identified with work to benefit from the book. I'm not that way, and I still got a lot out of it. Appreciate the author's effort. I've just completed my third read-through, and I saw so much value that I had to submit a review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Not a lazy read *by K***P on Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2008* The Importance of Being Lazy: In Praise of Play, Leisure, and Vacations, by Al GiniFirst and foremost, this book is not a lazy read-it requires attention and commitment from the reader. It is informative and clearly well-researched. I find it amusing that a book on laziness requires so much of its readers.Gini's main thesis in this book is that Americans aren't necessarily overworked, but we are defiantly under-rested. We work more hours a week than anyone (even the Japanese, he repeatedly points out), but take far less vacation, not even the vacation we're due. And when we aren't working, we certainly aren't resting. He likens the need for leisure and relaxation with the concept of the Sabbath, a useful analogy he continues through the book. Leisure time should be unwired, reflective, even spiritual-a way to look at ourselves and grow as people, bettering ourselves and becoming more connected to our communities and families.Gini considers many reasons for us not embracing leisure and play. Primarily, we work too much-our careers define us. And even if we don't let our careers define us, we need more stuff (so does consumerism cause workaholism or is it the other way around?) Even during weekends and vacations, our time is packed with structured and prepackaged activities that claim to offer us whatever we feel is lacking in our lives for a few hundred bucks. And then it's all supposed to come to a screeching halt at retirement. We would be better served, he suggests, to find ways to improve ourselves and become more comfortable with who we are inside than flitting away all our time and money on flashiness (except when he says it, it doesn't sound nearly so shallow and new-agey).Generally, if you have time and attention to read this book, you are not one of the ones who needs to read this book. Perhaps we are suppose to go out and proclaim the good news of laziness to others, or maybe we are suppose to pat ourselves on the back for not spending too much time at work and in front of the TV to enjoy other parts of life. Or maybe we should get our noses out of books for a little while and go play... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11934002-the-importance-of-being-lazy](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/11934002-the-importance-of-being-lazy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*