Review of The Pocket Guide to Minimalism

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I might read this book, maybe I need it.
I like minimalism, but I also hate it, I know the importance of having only the essential, but what truly is essential? Are sentimental items not essentials? Are educational books that I have not used since graduating essential?

That being said, maybe I will gift it to my boyfriend, who truly loves minimalism.
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Unfortunately, I will have to pass this book, mostly due my disagreement with postulate: "Because Living Simply Doesn’t Need to be Complicated". It is my belief that people must live not simple or complicated, but as they wish as long it is comfortable and doesn't interfere with anyone's else wishes. Still congratulations on BOTD!
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:o A book about the best ways of organising the small space is definitely educational to reader's. Thanks for the review.
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

Well, it makes sense that a book about minimalism should be kept short and organized. That shows that the author is congruent with their ideas. I think this is one of those few trends that's actually a good idea, so I'll check it out. Thank you!
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This is a great resource for people who are bogged down by too much stuff, for people who want to downsize their living quarters, and most of all, for people who, like me, want to enjoy life instead of being the trustee of the overbearing load of belongings. Congratulations on BOTD!
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Post by Timothy Rucinski »

Great stuff right here. I sampled a bit of the text, and the author is right on point with suggestions to gravitate toward a minimalistic lifestyle. I'm pretty much a minimalist myself, so I'll be skipping this book, but I sure do have many friends and relatives to whom I'll be recommending this. Congrats to the author on BOTD.
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This book is a lot like a literal me. Keeping unnecessary things around only accumulate unnecessary spaces and stress used in cleaning later. I hope people can learn from this.
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Post by Yulisa Sanchez »

I love minimalism and I agree that shorter self help books such as this one is super beneficial to readers. I think this book has great points about minimalism and is straight to the point, which I like. Congrats on the BOTD!
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Post by Amanda Ramos »

This seems simple enough, but there’s always something that’s just wanted and not needed. I’m intrigued by the review and will start reading today.
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Post by Umesh Bhatt »

This seems to be a wonderful self help book. Reducing or even removing all the clutter from our lives is a tested remedy for a happy living. Thanks for a well brought out review.
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Post by Deval Sodha »

Keeping only the things that you need and getting rid of everything else that you no longer use can greatly save you unnecessary stress. This is a non-fictional self-help book that introduces readers to minimalism and teaches them how they can start being minimalists.
The review is superb.
Congratulations on Botd 🎉
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Based on this review, I think I will love this book. I hope to be able to arrive at a borderline between wastefulness and minimalism.
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Post by Christine Cariño »

A very good idea to publish this book. Since everyone nowadays is messy, a book like Minimalism can help us to declutter. Thank you for the review.
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Post by Mary Ologbosere »

The book really clarifies who a true minimalist should be. It revealed that the definition of minimalist is unique to individuals. The review really captured the essence of the book.
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Post by Nwadinso Michael »

Minimalism is a nature that should be embraced as it would help humans to keep check of the things that they own. I believe that this book would be a good read for me. Thanks for your review.
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