13360/2MALMESBURY town councillor Judy Jones's book about escaping the rat race has been so successful her publishers are printing another edition.
The former Observer journalist took voluntary redundancy in 1996. Her book called Downshifting, written with former journalist Polly Ghazi, sold 40,000 copies in its first run after it was printed in 1997.
It features advice to help people who want to change their lifestyle. Living better on less money, downshifting and redefining ideas about ambition, success and happiness are some of the subjects covered.
Ms Jones, 47, said: "I loved my job but in the end it took too great a toll on my health.
"I thought this was no way to carry on for 20 to 30 years of this high-pressure life style.
"I now feel rather more in control of my life and how I choose to spend my time."
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