Walden

Henry David Thoreau lived from July 4, 1845, to September 6, 1847, in the cabin he had built on the shores of Walden Pond. During those twenty-six months, Thoreau recorded the material that was to appear in his second published book, Walden and “Civil Disobedience”. Now, the book Walden and “Civil Disobedience” is considered one of the most influential as well as one of the most popular books ever written in America. Thoreau’s life was a noble attempt …

…society who are overwhelmed with one’s own work and dedications. Throughout the book Thoreau stresses points that would aide in the act of simplifying one’s life. To have a small, unfurnished home, to read and self-educate yourself, to have no regard in one’s fashion, and to balance this all in the presence of nature. All of the listed points would greatly improve one’s journey in the act of simplifying a life.