Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism
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The best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life.
Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo―he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.
16 pages of color illustrations
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Very good. At times, somewhat repetitive, but not overly so. Sasaki is trying to show how minimalism can open the door to a more joyful, present way of living, so what repetition there is, is that way by design. Full of insights, and practical applications of the philosophy of living more simply. I recommend it for those trying to winnow out their daily lives, getting to more "wheat" and much less "chaff."
I found it very easy reading, well-organized, clear, and with a solid emphasis on doing, not just musing about minimalism. Quite consistent with that.
As mentioned, there was an aspect of repetition, but only because Sasaki was/is trying to educate, and move the reader toward action. Not at all bothersome.
