Review of The Pocket Guide to Minimalism

[Bradley Shelvie]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Pocket Guide to Minimalism" by Katy Moeggenberg.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Do you realize how an eye sore clutter can become? Do you get disgruntled because of a disorganized tabletop, counter, floor, or entire room? If the answer to the above questions is "yes," welcome to the minimalist world. There are many things we don't actually need that end up unnecessarily filling up our space. By adopting minimalism, you're well on your way to a much more organized space and life — and, eventually, lifestyle. But chances are you may be wondering where to begin. If so, all you may need is The Pocket Guide to Minimalism by Katy Moeggenberg.

This book is a quick and easy guide on how to get started. I love how simple the explanation is and how simple it makes minimalism seem. Minimalism, in this book, is explained in a simple layman's language, so there are no technicalities to get around. I was surprised as I was impressed to realize sentimental things may as well make the biggest clutter. It's the emotional attachment we have to some things that will always make them so difficult to get rid of even if they serve no purpose than taking up our valuable space. However, this book gives two questions that, if asked, will change everything and make it easy to get rid of sentimental objects despite the attachment we have to them.

Another thing I was impressed with was how orderly the book was. Everything is explained in a reasonable way you can easily follow, and the processes suggested are clear-cut. I didn't have any problems following through, and I think any other person will not have any, too. Even the typesetting was so clean to look at.

The book's small size is also a good example of how good minimalism can get. The book has no unnecessary explanations and, as mentioned earlier, the author goes straight to the point without any deviations. If that's not a perfect show of "leading by example," I don't know what is.

I didn't find anything negative to dislike about this book. It was easy to understand and was presented in an orderly manner. It took me through the entire process step by step and made everything seem easy. I think I can now make any room as clean as the one on the cover art is. I don't see any reasons to deduct any stars, so my rating stands at 4 out of 4. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to get started on minimalism.

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[Thera reads]

Adopting a minimalist lifestyle can be a challenge at first, but it can lead to a greater sense of clarity and purpose in the long run.

[Kelly Tunstall]

I was always an avid supporter of minimalism but changed my mind when I realized how tricky it is to live that way, especially as I love art and enjoy incorporating colors in my home. Perhaps this book can enlighten me further on living with a lot less. Thank you for your informative review.