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squigleylib's review against another edition
3.0
Some fairly good stuff in here, but nothing new really, if you’re already into minimalism. Also, be prepared to get preached at about a Christian worldview, like, a LOT.
kle105's review against another edition
3.0
I have to preface this by saying I don't read a lot of nonfiction as they tend to bore me after a few chapters so take that for what it is.
I have also read other books on this topic of reducing clutter and minimalism. With that said I felt this book didn't bring anything new to the table.
If you haven't read anything on this topic previously , then I think this book would add some insights.
I have also read other books on this topic of reducing clutter and minimalism. With that said I felt this book didn't bring anything new to the table.
If you haven't read anything on this topic previously , then I think this book would add some insights.
librarydoc's review against another edition
4.0
As a middle school librarian, I spend much of my time reading YA. I took a break and read this book for me.
I have been following Becker's blog for quite some time, and have been inspired to learn more about minimalism.
This is a small book and a quick read, but it has some powerful information. I'm not sure much of it would be considered NEW exactly, but it's presented in a way that made me stop and reflect in different ways. I am thankful for this book and look forward to continuing my journey towards minimalism...NOT just for myself but so I can find ways to better serve those around me.
I have been following Becker's blog for quite some time, and have been inspired to learn more about minimalism.
This is a small book and a quick read, but it has some powerful information. I'm not sure much of it would be considered NEW exactly, but it's presented in a way that made me stop and reflect in different ways. I am thankful for this book and look forward to continuing my journey towards minimalism...NOT just for myself but so I can find ways to better serve those around me.
brecklyn's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Inspiring for minimizing. Gets too precut, both religiously and inspirationally.
holly_keimig's review against another edition
3.0
I have had this book recommended to me many times. I finally decided to pick it up this year around the time I usually get into a decluttering mood. There is a lot of good in this book for sure and I think it would be a great place to start for someone who wants to dip their toes into minimalism and think about why they have so much stuff in the first place. There were helpful tips on how to think about the things you own and lots of personal anecdotes of people who had found freedom from their stuff. I found the book to be a bit lacking on actual advice on the steps to follow to get rid of things, which I think I struggle with more often than the why behind owning things. His idea of putting things in a box to get rid of in the future was helpful, though, as kind of an intermediate step. That is somehow easier for me than just tossing them or donating right away sometimes. Overall, a good addition to the books I have read on minimalism and decluttering but maybe not my favorite.
hoshim's review against another edition
3.0
It was alright. Wish the book focused exclusively on minimalism.