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melyssa57's review against another edition
4.0
I'm working on living a clutter-free life and focusing on developing relationships with positive people. This book, and the associated blog, is a guide to help me in my journey.
rainbowjawn's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up for the ideas ensconced within. The authors imply that they're aware of their privilege, but I still feel like the way they express some ideas isn't aware enough of the socio-economic and cultural limitations others might experience when approaching minimalism. I very much believe that minimalism can be practiced by anyone, but as it's written here, I could imagine a lot of folks rolling their eyes and throwing their hands up because it doesn't feel accessible on the surface.
brocc's review against another edition
I am interested in these kinds of books, I do enjoy the KonMari method, for example, but I found that the 'guidelines' in this book were either too generalised or just didn't apply to me. I think I would have enjoyed more about their own personal stories rather than their recommendations. The writing felt a little disjointed, and ultimately I didn't find I could identify with the reader they were targeting.
bookmarkspages's review against another edition
I’m not sure how I feel about this book. I’m not sure if it was mid-sold to me or if I went in with the wrong expectations.
I read the first two sections of the book: the guys story, and the health section. The story was interesting, though at times I struggled to sympathise with the “I’m not content in life in my six-figure salary” narrative.
The health section has some interesting parts, but I can’t get on board with promoting diets such as paleo, which are questionable at best, or demonising medication or particular foods such as bread. I respect the journey the authors have been on, but I do not think they are qualified to be giving this advice.
I came into the book expecting a variation on a Marie-Kondo decluttering-your-life type book, but I wasn’t impressed by what I got instead.
I hope that this makes sense and helps others to go in with better expectations than I had. I think there are some really interesting parts of this book, but it’s not the book for me
I read the first two sections of the book: the guys story, and the health section. The story was interesting, though at times I struggled to sympathise with the “I’m not content in life in my six-figure salary” narrative.
The health section has some interesting parts, but I can’t get on board with promoting diets such as paleo, which are questionable at best, or demonising medication or particular foods such as bread. I respect the journey the authors have been on, but I do not think they are qualified to be giving this advice.
I came into the book expecting a variation on a Marie-Kondo decluttering-your-life type book, but I wasn’t impressed by what I got instead.
I hope that this makes sense and helps others to go in with better expectations than I had. I think there are some really interesting parts of this book, but it’s not the book for me
myriame's review against another edition
3.0
Even though this book restates some obvious ideas, it's still a good reminder. Focus on the important things in your life, get rid of the unnecessary weight of bad habits and unsignificant relationships and find meaning in a simple way of living.
It's a good enough book for those who are totally unfamiliar with the concept of minimalism.
It's a good enough book for those who are totally unfamiliar with the concept of minimalism.
kimveach's review against another edition
4.0
Not so much about decluttering, but more about what decluttering could allow you to focus on. Quick read, but they suggest you read it a chapter a day (7 chapters). Good advice.
samin's review against another edition
3.0
همون‌جوری که نویسنده توی اوایل کتاب میگه،کتاب فکر کنم حدود 300 صفحه بوده که به این نتیجه می‌رسند که برای همچین عنوانی خیلی زیاده پس سعی می‌کنند که کتاب رو مینیمال‌تر کنند.
ولی در کل توی مدت خوندنش حس می‌کنی یه چیزی کمه... آدم با خودش میگه کاش اون قسمت‌ها حذف نشده بود و بیشتر نوشته بود. چند جا هم توی کتاب شما رو به وبلاگ‌شون ارجاع میدن که به نظرم می‌شد به جای اون بیشتر می‌نوشتن.
من پادکست‌شون رو از اول گوش داده بودم و وقتی که کتاب رو شروع کردم حس کردم حرفی برای گفتن نداره... مخصوصا این که شما خیلی زیاد توی قسمت‌های مختلف کتاب از زندگی این دو نفر می‌شنوید که آدمو خسته می‌کنه.
در کل کتابیه که به نظرم ارزش یک بار خونده شدن رو داره و توی قسمت‌های پایانی کتاب چند بار به آدم تلنگر می‌زنه.
ولی در کل توی مدت خوندنش حس می‌کنی یه چیزی کمه... آدم با خودش میگه کاش اون قسمت‌ها حذف نشده بود و بیشتر نوشته بود. چند جا هم توی کتاب شما رو به وبلاگ‌شون ارجاع میدن که به نظرم می‌شد به جای اون بیشتر می‌نوشتن.
من پادکست‌شون رو از اول گوش داده بودم و وقتی که کتاب رو شروع کردم حس کردم حرفی برای گفتن نداره... مخصوصا این که شما خیلی زیاد توی قسمت‌های مختلف کتاب از زندگی این دو نفر می‌شنوید که آدمو خسته می‌کنه.
در کل کتابیه که به نظرم ارزش یک بار خونده شدن رو داره و توی قسمت‌های پایانی کتاب چند بار به آدم تلنگر می‌زنه.
xalrynne's review against another edition
3.0
I think this book is important, but my guess is that there are probably others out there that are much better.
I liked learning about the life story of Joshua and Ryan and how they got to where they are today as minimalists. Their situations played deeply into how this book came to be.
I think the five aspects of their book (health, relationships, passions, growth, and contributions) are important things to consider when leading a minimalistic lifestyle. I especially like that this book focuses on those specific areas of your life when it comes to minimalism besides just saying "get rid of excess material possessions." Each of those areas talks about an abstract aspect of life that shouldn't be neglected when looking for lifelong fulfillment.
The biggest issue I had with this book was the constant repetition. Every chapter was repeating the same things (while, yes, also touching on new ideas), especially about the two authors' background and situation. I was seriously rolling my eyes with how many times I had to read how they left their "big corporate jobs in pursuit of a happier lifestyle."
Despite how short this book is, it could have been even shorter had all the repetitions been removed prepublication. Likewise, it also could have been longer had they added more details on exactly how to accomplish these minimalistic goals. The book was full of questions to ask yourself to gauge what you need to do to achieve these goals, but I do think a lot was left out. I was left with many questions and wanting more details.
The book is written with a casual tone that is open and friendly to the readers, but it reads like an essay, which wasn't very enjoyable to me.
I personally think I already lead a rather minimalistic life, but I am struggling with what more I can do. This book addressed ending goals for me but didn't address how I could reach those goals. It explained how the authors reached those goals, but their methods didn't always work for me. They even said that people can claim minimalism is "easier said than done," and explained how that isn't true, but in some cases it is if the pathway to the goal isn't detailed clearly.
Overall I think this book is a good introduction to minimalism, but I am still searching for something more comprehensive and more relatable. And possibly something edited a little better.
Find this review on my blog: Storeys of Stories
I liked learning about the life story of Joshua and Ryan and how they got to where they are today as minimalists. Their situations played deeply into how this book came to be.
I think the five aspects of their book (health, relationships, passions, growth, and contributions) are important things to consider when leading a minimalistic lifestyle. I especially like that this book focuses on those specific areas of your life when it comes to minimalism besides just saying "get rid of excess material possessions." Each of those areas talks about an abstract aspect of life that shouldn't be neglected when looking for lifelong fulfillment.
The biggest issue I had with this book was the constant repetition. Every chapter was repeating the same things (while, yes, also touching on new ideas), especially about the two authors' background and situation. I was seriously rolling my eyes with how many times I had to read how they left their "big corporate jobs in pursuit of a happier lifestyle."
Despite how short this book is, it could have been even shorter had all the repetitions been removed prepublication. Likewise, it also could have been longer had they added more details on exactly how to accomplish these minimalistic goals. The book was full of questions to ask yourself to gauge what you need to do to achieve these goals, but I do think a lot was left out. I was left with many questions and wanting more details.
The book is written with a casual tone that is open and friendly to the readers, but it reads like an essay, which wasn't very enjoyable to me.
I personally think I already lead a rather minimalistic life, but I am struggling with what more I can do. This book addressed ending goals for me but didn't address how I could reach those goals. It explained how the authors reached those goals, but their methods didn't always work for me. They even said that people can claim minimalism is "easier said than done," and explained how that isn't true, but in some cases it is if the pathway to the goal isn't detailed clearly.
Overall I think this book is a good introduction to minimalism, but I am still searching for something more comprehensive and more relatable. And possibly something edited a little better.
Find this review on my blog: Storeys of Stories