All Things Are Too Small: Essays in Praise of Excess by Becca Rothfeld

In her provocative debut collection, "All Things Are Too Small," Becca Rothfeld challenges the prevailing cultural obsession with balance and restraint. With biting wit and incisive analysis, Rothfeld argues that our relentless pursuit of equality and democracy in aesthetics has stifled creativity and flattened our cultural landscape.

Rothfeld takes aim at the rise of minimalism, mindfulness, and puritanical attitudes towards sex, suggesting that these trends have left us spiritually impoverished. From the decluttering craze spurred by Marie Kondo to the sanitization of our inner thoughts through mindfulness, Rothfeld contends that our obsession with balance has robbed us of the richness and complexity that make life truly vibrant.

Drawing on a range of topics including literature, film, and social norms, Rothfeld makes a compelling case for embracing excess, abandon, and disproportion. She laments the loss of unpredictability and eroticism in modern sexuality, as well as the homogenization of artistic expression in pursuit of egalitarian ideals.

With lush prose and a keen eye for cultural critique, Rothfeld challenges readers to reconsider their values and embrace the messy, chaotic beauty of life. "All Things Are Too Small" is a rallying cry for rebellion against the status quo, urging us to restore imbalance, obsession, and ravishment to all aspects of our lives. ❤️📚❤️