The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying: A Simple, Effective Way To Banish Clutter Forever (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I've always liked William Morris's quote: "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful," and at times, this book called to mind that quote. The principle driving Kondo's book is that you should pick up every, single, blessed item in your house, and if it doesn't "spark joy," then you should toss it. Given that I have a tendency to accumulate things, that's good advice, and in the past couple of days, I've donated seven bags of books to the local library. So--all to the good. Other aspects of the book, though, are a little too fanciful for me. As much as I might like my handbag or my shoes, I won't be thanking them every night for a job well done, nor will I wish them a good night's rest. Anthropomorphism aside, this isn't a bad guide for decluttering all the bits and pieces and starting the New Year fresh. I loved this book sooo much! I have been on a minimalism/decluttering book binge for a while. This one is probably the best of the best (along with "The Joy of Less" by Francine Jay, "Simplify" by Josh Becker, "Almost Amish" by Nancy Sleeth, and Tammy Strobel's book). Marie Kondo's advice is really not typical of most decluttering tips books (which tend give sensible advice that never actually works in real life - at least not long-term). Her advice on managing your clutter from a psychological perspective is great, since it gets at the root of our relationship to material things.
What do You think about The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying: A Simple, Effective Way To Banish Clutter Forever (2011)?
Just what I needed. A must read for all trying to organize their living space...
—JasminePaulino
More of a 3.75. Somewhat predictable but thought provoking nonetheless.
—bucky376731
I was totally in...until she started talking to inanimate objects.
—Sheena14
This book may actually turn out to be life changing.
—missbooks
Better than most books on decluttering I've read.
—spam
