Product details
- Publisher
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W. W. Norton & Company; Illustrated edition (April 11, 2017) - Language
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English - Hardcover
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272 pages - ISBN-10
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0393609030 - ISBN-13
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978-0393609035 - Item Weight
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14.4 ounces - Dimensions
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5.8 x 1 x 8.6 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #9,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #24 in Home Cleaning, Caretaking & Relocating
- #224 in Happiness Self-Help
- #325 in Motivational Self-Help (Books)
- Customer Reviews:
Angie –
Thank you, Mr. Sasaki! I read this book from beginning to end within a single night—it typically takes me weeks to read a book, however I was so captivated by your insights and tips that I didn’t want to put it down. The information in this book is priceless and I feel as if it was written specifically to me. As I was reading I thought of many people I know who would gain from the wisdom in this book as well. I will definitely be recommending it to them!
Susan –
Excellent book, excellent vendor – highly recommend! I purchased a used book from Amazon Marketplace vendor Seattle Goodwill Industries and am very happy with the quality and speedy delivery. The book was described as in GOOD condition and arrived in LIKE NEW condition, in my opinion. Mail delivery was 9 days which is fine with me – I don’t expect 2-day delivery from secondary vendors. Packaging was neat and tight – book was well-protected during mailing process. I will use this vendor again for books. Thank you!
Nancy C Trout –
I really like this book. I plan on implementing many of the suggestions. I recommend it!
Shane Dykes –
I’m most of the way through this while on a solo vacation. I’ve already been implementing some minimalism and this book turbo charges these ideas. The other brilliantly covers psychological aspects relating to minimalism. I’m glad I read it. I found myself underlining key points and really got value from this
Kathryn M. Johnson –
I really enjoyed this book. In particular I think this book and the Netflix Blue Zones documentary pair quite well together.
Tamera J Aronson –
Oh my did I love this book! I learned about it from watching “The minimal moms” YouTube videos. This is a very easy read that you won’t be able to put down. There are so many amazing tips, ideas and advice that make cleaning out every space of your house so much easier. It covers everything we tell ourselves in deciding to keep it, throw it or donate it. I’m giving a copy to all my family for Christmas because I know so many people that can use this advice. The book makes these projects seem manageable and not overwhelming when you apply his thought process. He is absolutely right on how you feel afterwards decluttering all your things. Run..don’t walk to buy this book!
SciFiGirl –
I love this book! I lent it to a friend and knew she’d want to re-read it, so I bought another. He has great insight into the accumulation and ‘distribution’ of ‘stuff.’ A good place to start if you’re interested in letting the ‘old’ you go.
book&moviefan –
This book made me realize how trapped I was holding on to so much stuff. I have successfully removed a large portion of my former belongings, but I still have a way to go. But that’s okay. I am excited and looking forward to the future! I have a ton of energy to get rid of more stuff. I was so unhappy and spent so much money on things trying to cover up the unhappiness. What a waste! Written in plain, simple language that is easy to understand. I hope the author reads this review and knows how much his book inspired me and set me free.
Joshua Leeger –
Marie Kondo’s books are great, and the idea of “sparks joy” is very appealing – comforting even. But after reading Sasaki’s book, the KonMarie method feels like a woobie for someone who refuses to grow up. Sasaki lays (physical product) minimalism bare, and his dictum is more useful to me than Kondo’s “sparks joy.”“Reducing the number of possessions that you have is not a goal unto itself…minimalism is a method for individuals to find the things that are genuinely important to them. It’s a prologue for crafting your own unique story.”“experience … builds our unique characteristics, not material objects. So maybe it’s natural that we find our own originality when we strip away all the things that distract us.”“once you are a minimalist who only has what you need, your focus will inevitably shift from others to yourself. Freed from comparing, you’ll start to discover who you truly are.”
GFA –
I have read probably 75 books on decluttering, organizing and minimizing because they calm me. I have been slowly trying to become a minimalist for a while now.I think this is the first book to talk about your things talking to you. That is EXACTLY how I felt but I didn’t put 2 & 2 together until I read it in this book.My things tell me:I need washing or dustingI need a new batteryYou’d better put me back on the shelf before your mother-in-law/ friend / neighbor doesn’t see me out of this drawer that you hide me in until they come over.It’s almost Halloween, time to drag me out once a year so every one can see my adorable holiday displays that hide in the attic the rest of the year with all of the other showy, holiday clutter. Oh, and sidenote, you’re 55, have no kids and no one saw any of your Halloween stuff last year so….. yay you, what a waste of time and energy.I am out of date, buy a newer version of me….and the list goes on.Less things equals less chatter. Less of my life energy being spent on THINGS.Thank you Fumio, that one idea was so enlightening and helped me release sooo many more things from my life.