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lalaoblivion's review against another edition
I won’t lie: I mostly skimmed this book. It was not worth any more time than skimming allowed. It was too surface level for me. I wanted far more details towards the difficulties of approaching minimalism and how to make it happen. I also wanted less memoir.
Apparently, I would find more of the information I’m looking for if I spent time on their website instead.
Apparently, I would find more of the information I’m looking for if I spent time on their website instead.
kimhancock11's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. The organization of it was lovely. I also appreciate that it was broken down into doable pieces. It was very concise and informative.
tinynavajo's review against another edition
3.0
This is a very minimalist book, which is the point. But I do like that they point this out and give you resources where you can find more information. It's a book that will let you have a peek at what minimalism is and if you think it's for you.
aoosterwyk's review against another edition
3.0
I can definitely see the appeal of prioritizing to improve life. It’s going to be a big job!
k2_hancock's review against another edition
3.0
A fun short read overall. If you watched their documentary then you will see a lot of the same narrative in this book. I felt like this book focused on identifying values and priorities while peppering in minimalism.
scarletohhara's review against another edition
3.0
I completely subscribe to the concept of Mininalism, and the various theories surrounding it. I also strongly believe that everyone is entitled to his/her own definition of minimalism. On these two things, I agree with everything in this book.
I also learned a bit about the exercise routine mentioned in this book.
Apart from these, there wasn't much for me to take away here, coz I have read or followed most of the things mentioned here.
Read this book if you want to take baby steps into this world - minimalism, to know how and where to start. Don't expect this book to give you pointers on what to jettison from your life, just derive from what you read here.
I also learned a bit about the exercise routine mentioned in this book.
Apart from these, there wasn't much for me to take away here, coz I have read or followed most of the things mentioned here.
Read this book if you want to take baby steps into this world - minimalism, to know how and where to start. Don't expect this book to give you pointers on what to jettison from your life, just derive from what you read here.
coolcatbookreader's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book may be more useful if I get a physical copy. The audiobook version is very good. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I think I would use this more as a guide so I can go back to certain parts. Because the audiobook is so short, I will probably listen to it again. I think it has very good advice for living a life of meaning. I am often overwhelmed with things. I have too much. I should scale back, but it isn’t easy to do. I really like the idea of living a more deliberate life and improving more than just having too much stuff. The narrator, Justin Malik, is excellent.
karenreads1000s's review against another edition
3.0
A quick read on minimalism. I appreciate their maxim "Live a meaningful life". This book focuses on the values to focus on after the clutter is gone. I get more value from their podcast.