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- USA TODAY BESTSELLER - A popular minimalist blogger and author of The More of Less shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living.
- About the Author: JOSHUA BECKER is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less.
- 256 Pages
- House + Home, Cleaning, Caretaking & Organizing
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USA TODAY BESTSELLER - A popular minimalist blogger and author of The More of Less shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living. One of today's most influential minimalist advocates takes us on a decluttering tour of our own houses and apartments, showing us how to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. He both offers practical guidelines for simplifying our lifestyle at home and addresses underlying issues that contribute to over-accumulation in the first place. The purpose is not just to create a more inviting living space. It's also to turn our life's HQ--our home--into a launching pad for a more fulfilling and productive life in the world.Review Quotes
ECPA Bestseller "If you are already tapped into the minimalist movement or want to get more in-depth knowledge and know-how, this is the book for you! Joshua Becker takes you through all the benefits and strategies for creating your minimalist home, and he includes practical step-by-step tactics and checklists to create and maintain your spaces. Most importantly, you will gain a complete understanding of the value that minimalism brings to you and your family."
--Ellen R. Delap, certified professional organizer and productivity consultant; president of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals "Joshua Becker's idea of minimalism is to create a comfortable, warm, inviting home that reflects what is most important to your family. The Minimalist Home is a great guide to help you define your vision and set your goals for how you want to live in your space. Joshua goes further than most authors to address pets, hobby areas, and outdoor spaces around the home. Throughout this book, he provides practical advice on how to keep family members engaged in the minimizing process now and in the future."
--Jacki Hollywood Brown, editor of Unclutterer.com "Joshua Becker is the best coach I know of when it comes to teaching the skill of decluttering. Not only will his calm, clear voice guide you through the challenging task of getting rid of belongings, but he will also make you feel fabulous for doing so. He does not shy away from tough topics such as downsizing homes, renting versus buying, and adjusting one's lifestyle to fit a space. His enthusiasm is addictive; it's impossible to read this book without tackling your own home--and then you won't want to stop, because as your rooms open up, so will your entire world."
--Katherine Martinko, senior writer and editor of TreeHugger.com "Joshua provides great tips on decluttering every room and inspires readers to think deeply about what really makes a house a home."
--Francine Jay, author of The Joy of Less "This isn't just a book about decluttering. It's a book about remembering what the purpose of every room is and making your home feel like the most important place on earth. Less clutter, more heart."
--Cait Flanders, author of The Year of Less "With his signature optimistic and encouraging writing style, Joshua provides a valuable, practical road map for those who are hoping to declutter their homes and take control of their lives."
--Katie Wells, founder of WellnessMama.com "The result of reading and implementing The Minimalist Home together as a family is a household filled with fewer distractions and better conversations. Having fewer barriers between us, our family is now sharing more stories and laughs. We've learned that we don't need more things from the store; we need more of each other in our lives. And this book is the guide that got us there."
--Marc and Angel Chernoff, New York Times best-selling authors of Getting Back to Happy "It's a bit ironic that I'm recommending you acquire one more thing to explore living more fully by owning less: Joshua Becker's book The Minimalist Home. But I am. It's exactly what we all need--a slim read that's packed with all-new information, authentic stories, and tried-and-true solutions to life's relentless clutter. Joshua speaks candidly (and personally!) about the challenge of expanding our lives by minimizing our stuff. The Minimalist Home earns every inch. Can you say that about everything else in your home?"
--Mary Kay Buysse, executive director of National Association of Senior Move Managers "Since 2005 I have been following in Brazil the growth of people's interest in trying to live in a simpler, more practical, and more organized manner. Joshua's clear, instructive book innovatively shows how minimalism can transform the way we live in our homes, increasing our quality of life. I recommend it as essential reading for everyone."
--José Luiz Cunha, entrepreneur; founder of OZ! Organize Your Life; and creator of Personal Organizer Brazil, the largest event in Latin America for professional organizers "This book breaks down the decluttering process into easy-to-follow steps. An essential read for any aspiring minimalist!"
--Emma Loewe, home editor at MindBodyGreen.com
About the Author
JOSHUA BECKER is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. The website welcomes over 1,000,000 readers each month and has inspired millions around the world to consider the practical benefits of owning fewer possessions and given them the practical help to get started. He is the best-selling (Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publisher's Weekly, Amazon, Audible) author of The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own. Joshua's writing has led to speaking opportunities all across America and internationally. He is a contributing writer to Forbes and has made media appearances in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post Live, and the CBS Evening News. Joshua and his young family live in Peoria, AZ. In many ways, they are just your typical middle-class, suburban family--minus the dog and relentless pursuit of physical possessions.Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.6 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: House + Home
Sub-Genre: Cleaning, Caretaking & Organizing
Publisher: Waterbrook Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Joshua Becker
Language: English
Street Date: December 18, 2018
TCIN: 53852757
UPC: 9781601427991
Item Number (DPCI): 248-07-9828
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 9 reviews
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The Minimalist Home
5 out of 5 stars
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June - 6 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book by Joshua Becker is fascinating. He very easily shows us how to declutter our homes, so that the clutter in our minds and souls get uncluttered, and we learn more about ourselves. I have been decluttering, and it is a wonderful experience. Especially by my donating so many items to others who have need.
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5 out of 5 stars
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KJ Fischer - 6 years ago
In The Minimalist Home, Josh Becker takes you through each room of your house, and provides suggestions on how to minimize your belongings. The purpose is not simply to decrease physical clutter, but also to free up emotional space and allow readers to live their best lives. Each chapter is geared toward a difference space within the home, and includes a step-by-step for successfully minimizing the space. He also includes a checklist to help identify when you have completed that space. Each chapter also features testimonials from people who have used Becker's method, which I found to be very helpful in applying the ideas. If I'm being honest, I started this book expecting to gain very little. While I don't live a true minimalist lifestyle, I frequently go through our belongings and purge any unnecessary items. I am happy to report that I found his suggestions very helpful and I cleared four garbage bags worth of items out of my house by the time I finished the book. I would recommend The Minimalist Home more for people who have not had any experience with minimalism, but anyone will take away helpful information. I received an advance reader copy of this book from the publisher.
Worth the purchase!
5 out of 5 stars
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NicolleAllred - 6 years ago, Verified purchaser
My husband and I have been thinking about cutting down the clutter for a while, but it’s so overwhelming when you think of everything that needs done. This book helped us tremendously in cutting into steps and making it more manageable. Lots of great tips/advice/stories along the way! I really enjoyed this book. It would definitely be helpful to you if you're in a similar position. Wanting to start but not sure where. Worth the purchase!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Alana Stanton - 6 years ago, Verified purchaser
This IS a must have book to help one let go, have more time to do what is most important, and be at peace in your home. It details every way to declutter and find a bigger purpose. I have read many declutter and minimalism books and blogs. THIS one is my favorite by far! Alana Stanton @stantonalana
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4 out of 5 stars
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Robin Gold - 6 years ago
The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker addresses an issue that so many of us face in today's society: too much clutter. Our homes are overflowing, our cupboards are full, and we are renting storage space just to contain it all. And yet many of us feel at a lose of how to end the madness. The Minimalist Home takes a systematic, step by step approach to decluttering with purpose. He attempts to take an overwhelming issue and focus on logical steps, all while keeping our sanity intact. But more importantly the author quickly zeroes in on our "why" for decluttering, and the main idea is "who is owning who." Do we own our possessions or do they own us? This thought became increasingly clear when I set out to put this concept into action. Taking Becker's advice, and being armed with this book and a good dose of courage, I attempted to follow through with my own little decluttering experiment. First, I worked in my bedroom, tossing out clothes that have long since seen better days or seemed to have shrunk a few sizes while resting in my dresser. It felt good. But then came the hard stuff: old journals filled with poetry and stories, cards from my Grandmother, momentos from oversea travel. So I jumped to the kitchen, purging and sorting, and cleaning as I went. Until it too became more difficult:gadgets, cakes pans, and vintage pieces. I found that no matter what room I was in, I had to keep coming back to Becker's central question: Who is owning who? That's what sets this book apart. And ultimately it's what will dictate whether I'm successful or not. Will I own my possessions or will I allow them to own me? Truthfully the answer to this one may change from time to time, season to season. However, I think this is a battle well worth fighting and I do believe that Becker's book is an excellent tool to use. Logical, sincere, and insightful, Joshua Becker has laid out a thorough plan of attack. And while I don't see myself minimizing as much as he has, his suggestions and checklists make this an easy to follow process. In the weeks that I've owned this book, I've found myself decluttering in starts and stops as the inspiration hits. My journey is one of ups and downs, and certainly some detours. However, The Minimalist Home keeps calling me back, and I know in time, I will find myself in a more peaceful, organized home thanks to this book. *Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Decluttering Your Home and Your Life
4 out of 5 stars
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Connie Saunders - 6 years ago
I must admit that decluttering isn't new to me. Over the years I have actually purged some of my belongings and then, as with the case of many addictions, I slipped back into my old habits and replaced them with other items. Being on the launch team of The Minimalist Home has once again given me incentive to declutter and refocus my life. Metablogger and international speaker Joshua Becker offers tips to help us make the most of our living space and he even suggests that a minimized home is a better place to come home to and it is also a better place to go out from. Becker explains 'The Becker Method', shares tips for decluttering each room of our house and then he gives us a Minimalism Maintenance Guide to help us maintain this new lifestyle! Sprinkled throughout the book are key concepts and three of them especially resonated with me. **Never organize what you can discard.#minimalisthome **Not every possession is a belonging.#minimalisthome **Be remembered for the life you lived--not the things you bought.#minimalisthome The concept of minimalist living certainly isn't new but this book stresses the benefits of a decluttered, refocused life and all of the information is handily contained in one book! I recommend The Minimalist Home as an excellent resource for anyone who desires a simpler life. I received an advanced copy of this book for review from Waterbrook Multnomah as part of the book’s launch team partnership. These are my honest opinions. ** Quotes are taken from an uncorrected proof. Content shown may or may not appear in the final text.