Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism, (Hardcover)

from ennuiprayer

It certainly has given me a lot to think about when it comes to owning my things (or, as it would be, my possessions owning me).

from catzkc

Good inspiration for my next clean out round!

from tjsjohanna

This was a short book, but it could have been shorter. The author shares what he learned when he started getting rid of this things and in the process discovered the secret to happiness. I think he made some valid points, but restating them over and over doesn't make them more true. And getting r...

from evenlake

This book read like a compilation of blog posts, complete with listicles like “55 Things To Help You...” or “12 Reasons....” Not particularly useful or helpful. Spends much of the time talking about the benefits of minimalism, and it feels like listening to your friend go on and on about how muc...

from Charles_Rayburn

Very rarely have I disagreed almost fully with a book, but this one is deserving of that rare instance. The author seems to take a holier than thou approach, and relies far too much on the "City" and "stores" to be his backdrop and "warehouse/floor plans". Is this what simple living has become? F...