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Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Amazon   Marie Kondo is an enthusiastic declutterer--enthusiastic, perhaps, to the point of madness, but charmingly so. I have long been trying to achieve the kind of serenity she seems to live in, my things reduced to a minimum, and I periodically make great strides toward that end. This time, I read Kondo's book by way of further inspiring myself. I cannot follow her approach in all its particulars. As I said, she's a little bonkers, but she is most certainly inspirational. This most recent bout of decluttering, over the last few weeks, has left my kitchen cabinets and drawers and my bedroom closet all much emptier, so it's easier to access the important things that remain. I've also parted with perhaps 75 books and counting. (I was able to get rid of a five-shelf bookcase.) The less stuff I have, the better I feel. I'd recommend Kondo's book to all would-be declutterers. Armed with her advice about how to part with things, you'll be able to get rid of more than you might think. Besides, the author is a pleasant coach to have in your head as you work.