A Year to Slow Down

A Christian guide to embracing handmade & homegrown

Rachel Bearn

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English

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18 September 2025

Spirituality & religious experience; Self-sufficiency

For many of us, the modern world is overwhelming. Fast-paced. Hard-edged. Exhausting. People are craving more peace. It's no wonder we have seen the social media trend of returning to traditional skills and ways of life. People are craving change. A return to simple and peaceful living. But could this be more than a pretty aesthetic? Is there more connection to be found in living a handmade, homegrown and slow life?

In A YEAR TO SLOW DOWN Rachel Bearn shares her own experience of how living life in this way helped her begin to heal from severe chronic illness and connect deeper with her faith. Over twelve months she shares the benefits of living slowly, quietly and in the present moment dependent on God and God alone is always what he intended for us.

This is a practical guidebook that takes you through the four seasons of the year, incorporating the festivals and celebrations that have punctuated the Christian year for generations and encouraging you to live seasonally and in the present moment.

By: Rachel Bearn
Imprint: Form
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780281091133
ISBN 10: 0281091137
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 18 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rachel Bearn is a freelance writer and digital content creator. She inspires thousands of people every day on her Instagram and YouTube to live their best handmade, homegrown, and slow life. Rachel studied creative writing at Oxford University before taking up her first writing role as a contributor to We Are Tearfund's online magazine writing about sustainable and ethical fashion. Rachel then went on to study an MA in Nature and Travel Writing and since graduating has been working as a freelance writer and digital content creator. Rachel writes articles for a number of national publications and works regularly creating digital content for many crafting brands. Rachel lives her best cottage core life in a 'mini homestead' in the Cotswold with her husband and rescue greyhound, Pearl. She is based in UK.

Reviews for A Year to Slow Down: A Christian guide to embracing handmade & homegrown

'At a time when our world seems to be changing so quickly, when the uncertainty of the future can feel so overwhelming and I often want to hide away from marketing messages vying for our attention, Rachel's book is a gift! Her quietly wise words gently take us by the hand and remind us to travel with God through life to enjoy and protect his creation.' -- Sarah P. Corbett, author of the award-winning The Craftivist Collective Handbook 'Join Rachel, a gentle guide to all things slow and intentional, as she prompts us to consider what really matters in life. Her lovely and thought-provoking book is one to return to throughout the seasons as we wake up to God's wonders around us. I can't wait to make the cheese and wild garlic scones...' -- Amy Boucher Pye, spiritual director and author of Transforming Love 'With theological depth and quiet resilience, Rachel weaves her personal story of chronic illness, creativity and faith into a rich tapestry of slow living and spiritual presence. Her words are gentle, grounded and truly life-giving - a balm for the weary and a compass for those seeking a quieter, more rooted way to live with God. Thank you, Rachel, for all this hard-earned truth-telling, it was a gift to me and I know it will be to others too.' -- Jo Hargreaves, The Faith-filled Therapist 'When did chronic busyness become normal? And what if we can no longer live at warp-speed for whatever reason? Rachel's writing and hard-earned insight help the weary soul to recalibrate, allowing us to rediscover rhythms, practices and mindsets that restore us physically and emotionally. This book is a much needed dose of wisdom for every season.' -- Cathy Madavan, writer, speaker and author of Why Less Means More 'A gentle guide from a wise friend on seeking a slower pace amid a racing world with practical tips to help us make it a reality - comforting and challenging in equal measures.' -- Rachael Newham, author of Learning to Breathe, And Yet and Beloved Is Where We Begin 'In a culture that constantly demands we do more and more, this book invites us to step into the life of simplicity that Jesus offers and shows us the joy of finding more in less.' -- Dr Jon Room, Pastor, Chipping Norton Community Church