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House Thinking: A Room-by-Room Look at How We Live (P.S.) Paperback – Bargain Price, February 1, 2007

by Winifred Gallagher (Author)

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Ethan Allen and HGTV may have plenty to say about making a home look right, but what makes a home feel right? In House Thinking, journalist and cultural critic Winifred Gallagher takes the reader on a psychological tour of the American home. By drawing on the latest research in behavioral science, an overview of cultural history, and interviews with leading architects and designers, she shows us not only how our homes reflect who we are but also how they influence our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

How does your entryway prime you for experiencing your home? What makes a bedroom a sensual oasis? How can your bathroom exacerbate your worst fears? House Thinking addresses provocative questions like these, enabling us to understand the homes we've made for ourselves in a unique and powerful new way. It is an eye-opening look at how we live . . . and how we could live.

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368 pages
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English
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Harper Perennial
Publication date

February 1, 2007
Dimensions

5.31 x 0.83 x 8 inches
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"Enlightening." -- New York Times

"An intriguing examination of an elusive topic, with a depth and range that go beyond predictable terrain." (Kirkus Reviews )

"This rich and intelligent book...leads us on an intimate and revealing pilgrimage into America's restless soul." (Boston Globe )

"An engaging book.enlightening and helpful." (Los Angeles Times )

Gallagher is...a cultural collector, serving up tasty morsels of research and history...about our homes. (New York Times )

[Gallagher] conducts a tour like no other of the American house, excavating its fascinating history and covert psychological influences. (Book List, starred review )

Gallagher writes fresh and nuanced interpretations of the subtler aspects of life. (Book List, starred review )

"The book's strength lies in the author's intuitions...a small book with many valuable insights." (Architectural Record )

"Enlightening." (New York Times )

About the Author

Winifred Gallagher is the author of House Thinking, Just the Way You Are (a New York Times Notable Book), Working on God, and Spiritual Genius. She has written for numerous publications, including Atlantic Monthly, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times. She lives in Manhattan and Dubois, Wyoming.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002FL5FJI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper Perennial (February 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.83 x 8 inches

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Pamela M. Gladstone

Simply:THE BEST BOOK ON THE SUBJECT

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2009

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I first heard Ms. Gallagher interviewed on NPR and found her to be interesting and articulate.
The book is just as wonderful! Informative, interesting and beautifully written. I urge anyone who is thinking of buying a house to read this book FIRST - then start looking at the real thing. Ms. G. provides us with a mini architectural degree and a phd. (small case) in the phsychological aspects of our most important space - our homes. Thank you for a great book. I have bought several copies for friends and family about to embark on this important mission and they have all been delighted to be exposed to Ms. Gallagher's knowledge and insight.

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VB

House as home

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2010

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House Thinking focuses on each room and its function, historically and personally. One example is how a "Great Room" came about and how people in the past used such a space and how your own family activities and needs might fit with one. Gives a different and useful perspective on home space, room by room.

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c.m.boyd

A new way to look at home decorating

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2006

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I have decorating books replete with full-color illustrations of ideas, and I have New Age-y decorating books that explain Feng Shui and how to use essential oils, but this book is a really nice bridge between the visualizing your space and analyzing the psychology behind how you use it. It's strategic vs. tactical, but since there are so few books for laymen that tackle the former, it's a welcome addition and brings interesting insights as to how to think about our homes and make them more liveable.

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Environmental Psychology

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2006

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Fascinating look at how architecture and interior design influence our mood and behavior. You gain general priciples and insights into what makes an space inviting or unappealing. This is a great book for an architect or interior designer with an interest in environmental psychology. This is NOT a "how to" book for consumers who want remodeling ideas.

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V. N. Holmes

House Thinking, well worth it.

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2010

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I always thought that we are all psychologically affected by the space we live in, and this book expands on that theme. This is a great book for anyone who seriously thinks about their homes beyond mere decorating. I wish I had written it.

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cdk

great quality and well priced

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2013

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I chose this rating because of the quality of the books,the price, and the speed at which it arrived. I purchased multiple books for my clients and staff and felt good about handing them out.
Great quality

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Bonnie Blue

I want my money back.

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2015

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I don't actually hate this book, which is what giving a book 1 star means, however, I do think it is awful because it is so poorly written. Did this book have an editor assigned to it? In the first 15 pages, which is as long as I stayed with this book, there is an abundance of incomplete sentences, syntax errors, and random, seemingly unrelated ideas jumbled together. Several times I picked the book up and tried to read it only to put it down because a lot of it was nearly incomprehensible to me. In the Praise section in the front of the book I was surprised to see this book was recommended by the Chicago Tribune, New York Times Book Review and Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House, which is a highly readable, well written book and one that I highly recommend. Did these people really read House Thinking? I'm going to ask for my money back.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2015

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a thoughtful look at rooms!

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Corina Orlinger

Read this before you buy or build your home

Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2013

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Room by room Gallagher describes the effects and functions of rooms and their contents. History, psychological and sociological studies topped of with personal accounts and annectotes. This was so much more than I thought it would be. Fortunately.

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