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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
Especially after some of the other related books, I enjoyed this one a little more. The author does approach a lot of things from his own religious stand point, but he does so with a very soft hand - I thought I'd be more annoyed with it, but I wasn't.
والله كتاب ظريف، بيحكي فيه المؤلف عن فكرة التخلّي والزهد ومن منطلق ديني تشبهاً بالسيد المسيح عليه السلام.
وبيحكي عن آليات ترتيب المنزل، والتخلص من الأشياء غير الضرورية.
12 فصل، كل فصل فيه قائمة بالتعليمات الواجب اتباعها.
لغته سهلة، وبعض المعلومات مكررة.
وبيحكي عن آليات ترتيب المنزل، والتخلص من الأشياء غير الضرورية.
12 فصل، كل فصل فيه قائمة بالتعليمات الواجب اتباعها.
لغته سهلة، وبعض المعلومات مكررة.
I liked the first half and didn’t really mind the religion aspect. The second half couldn’t keep my attention. 3 stars for the decluttering inspiration.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
The style of the book is very easily digestible, the author doesn't use big words and complicated constructions, but invites you in.
There wasn't much necessarily new to me in the realm of minimalism, but it did inspire me to declutter and organize my life more, as well as to finally get to volunteering.
There wasn't much necessarily new to me in the realm of minimalism, but it did inspire me to declutter and organize my life more, as well as to finally get to volunteering.
I was browsing through my library’s available audiobooks when I discovered The More of Less. I’ve been in a bit of an organizing kick since the new year, so it seemed the right time to listen to it. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of minimalism but found it too intimidating to actually follow. Instead looking at minimalism as something that takes away, Becker defines it as:
I love the change in perspective this provided for me. I also like that Becker emphasizes that there is no right away to do minimalism. He encourages readers to find what works for them and go from there. Becker sometimes goes off tangents but overall this book is full of useful tips I’m planning to use for reference.
“…the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from them.”
I love the change in perspective this provided for me. I also like that Becker emphasizes that there is no right away to do minimalism. He encourages readers to find what works for them and go from there. Becker sometimes goes off tangents but overall this book is full of useful tips I’m planning to use for reference.
The first two thirds of this book I found very inspiring. While I have encountered many minimalist doctrines presented in conjunction with a variety of religious or spiritual themes, the Christian emphasis here seemed secondary to the overall intentionality of the discourse.
Had this book stopped at Chapter 10, the minimalist family, it would have clearly been one I recommended to my reader friends (a 4 star instead of 3 as it stands). By veering in the final third of the book into tithing and service/volunteering, he has altered paths enough that I became disenchanted.
The items he mentions as intentional volunteerism- caring for elderly relatives, volunteer missions, and giving away your time to charities, have the overtone of the outdated Patririarchy that divides our society. As a woman who has for decades dedicated more time to these unpaid pursuits than I can count, I vehemently oppose them being connected to Minimalism. Women perform an overwhelming majority of unpaid labor in the world, and I'd prefer my minimalist philosophy more gender-neutral. Perhaps directing men to spend their 'minimalist dividend' on volunteering is appropriate, I can't say. But for most women I know, I'd say spend your dividend on meditation, reading, exercise, cooking, or another activity that nourishes your body, spirit, or mind.
Had this book stopped at Chapter 10, the minimalist family, it would have clearly been one I recommended to my reader friends (a 4 star instead of 3 as it stands). By veering in the final third of the book into tithing and service/volunteering, he has altered paths enough that I became disenchanted.
The items he mentions as intentional volunteerism- caring for elderly relatives, volunteer missions, and giving away your time to charities, have the overtone of the outdated Patririarchy that divides our society. As a woman who has for decades dedicated more time to these unpaid pursuits than I can count, I vehemently oppose them being connected to Minimalism. Women perform an overwhelming majority of unpaid labor in the world, and I'd prefer my minimalist philosophy more gender-neutral. Perhaps directing men to spend their 'minimalist dividend' on volunteering is appropriate, I can't say. But for most women I know, I'd say spend your dividend on meditation, reading, exercise, cooking, or another activity that nourishes your body, spirit, or mind.
More for those that haven't considered minimalism before, or started minimising themselves.
Out of all the de-cluttering books my husband and I read, I liked this one the best.
Echoes a lot of the other things I've been reading, with not much more to add. A lot more religion tied into this than I expected.
Lines:
47: Society hijacks our passion and directs it toward material things. But nobody gets to the end of life wishing they had bought more things. ... [C]onsumption never fully delivers on its promise of fulfillment or happiness. Instead it steals our freedom and results only in an unquenchable desire for more.
86: [Define clutter--his definition]: (a) too much stuff in too small a space, (b) anything that we no longer used or loved, and (c) anything that led to a feeling of disorganization.
147: [rules for avoiding gifts] Make your gift requests known early. Request donations to charities.
Lines:
47: Society hijacks our passion and directs it toward material things. But nobody gets to the end of life wishing they had bought more things. ... [C]onsumption never fully delivers on its promise of fulfillment or happiness. Instead it steals our freedom and results only in an unquenchable desire for more.
86: [Define clutter--his definition]: (a) too much stuff in too small a space, (b) anything that we no longer used or loved, and (c) anything that led to a feeling of disorganization.
147: [rules for avoiding gifts] Make your gift requests known early. Request donations to charities.
slow-paced