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If this was the first book that I had read on minimalism, I probably would have given it 5 stars. But after reading SO many books on this topic, I think I already knew most of what Joshua was talking about in this book. But still it’s a good book and I would recommend it to anyone who is planning to move to a minimalistic lifestyle. He follows a room by room approach to help you declutter. He addresses electronic/digital clutter which I haven’t seen any other book address. This book will be very helpful to people with families and kids. This is a good motivational book too for those who are on the fence about minimalism.
I liked the checklists that he has given for each room, along with the kitchen checklist.
I liked the checklists that he has given for each room, along with the kitchen checklist.
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I thought I would love The Minimalist Home so much more than I did. I love the topic of decluttering and organizing. However, I found the author to be a little too condescending in his approach. You know those people who think their way is the only way? Ummm. Yeah. That's Becker. Not only that, but apparently he goes to his friends' houses, counts the number of their decorations and then judges them for it. Ugh.
It's not that I'm that far from Becker. I tend to be naturally more minimalistic with simple decor. I don't want a home bigger than my current one... (Although I know Becker would be totally judging my 16 pairs of chopsticks I decided to keep while reading this book.)
But I felt frustrated at times by Becker's narrow vision. I much prefer a more nuanced approach to minimalism. To work right, minimalism can't look the same for everyone. I appreciate influencers like Clutter Bug who recognize different preferences and organizing styles. How boring the world would be if everyone practiced minimalism like Becker.
All that being said, I do like the topic and I did gain inspiration from this read. I'm more determined than ever to buy less and live more simply.
3 Stars.
It's not that I'm that far from Becker. I tend to be naturally more minimalistic with simple decor. I don't want a home bigger than my current one... (Although I know Becker would be totally judging my 16 pairs of chopsticks I decided to keep while reading this book.)
But I felt frustrated at times by Becker's narrow vision. I much prefer a more nuanced approach to minimalism. To work right, minimalism can't look the same for everyone. I appreciate influencers like Clutter Bug who recognize different preferences and organizing styles. How boring the world would be if everyone practiced minimalism like Becker.
All that being said, I do like the topic and I did gain inspiration from this read. I'm more determined than ever to buy less and live more simply.
3 Stars.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me a copy of this in exchange for my honest review.
I have been following Joshua Becker and http://www.becomingminimalist.com/ for years, and I am a fan. This book did not disappoint. Joshua Becker has a way of putting things in his writing that makes something like minimalism less daunting. He goes room by room and illustrates different ways to simplify your home. This is useful and practical without being preachy and unapproachable. Also, I love the philosophy of Joshua that, "the goal of minimalism is not just to own less stuff. The goal is to unburden our lives so we can accomplish more." It is so much more than how many socks you own. Great book. Read it if you want to dive into this type of philosophy.
I have been following Joshua Becker and http://www.becomingminimalist.com/ for years, and I am a fan. This book did not disappoint. Joshua Becker has a way of putting things in his writing that makes something like minimalism less daunting. He goes room by room and illustrates different ways to simplify your home. This is useful and practical without being preachy and unapproachable. Also, I love the philosophy of Joshua that, "the goal of minimalism is not just to own less stuff. The goal is to unburden our lives so we can accomplish more." It is so much more than how many socks you own. Great book. Read it if you want to dive into this type of philosophy.
An ok book. Doesn’t add much to the Konmari/Gretchen Rubin conversation, except maybe this: “...in addition to whatever monetary cost an object may originally have had, it also has an ongoing “clutter cost” in terms of the money, time, energy, and space it demands from you.”
I learned a lot and appreciated some of the step by step things the author outlined.