A review by dmknott
The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt

4.0

A refreshing look at what it means to be a minimalist. Christine Platt makes a compelling argument for living with less — not from the perspective of tidying up or aestheticism, but from a place of inner discovery, self-worth, and mindful consumerism. She does this by providing background on the psychology of ownership and offering activities for reflecting on why you may be prone to emotional spending. Her particular attention on how maximalism negatively affects members of the African diaspora and other marginalized groups brings color to a traditionally white space.

Her mantra? "We only have what we need, use, and love."

While I'm not quite ready to be a minimalist, I'm ready to part with my maximalist ways.