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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Marie Kondō
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Marie Kondō

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Marie Kondō's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing guides individuals through a step-by-step method for decluttering and organizing their possessions. Her KonMari Method emphasizes keeping items that spark joy, leading to a more fulfilling and organized life.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

432,290 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Marie Kondō's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing is praised for its practical tips and motivating philosophy, transforming lives through the KonMari method. Critics argue it can be impractical for larger households and overly prescriptive. This guide offers a minimalist approach that emphasizes joy, but may not fit everyone's lifestyle.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing?

Readers who thrive on personal development, enjoy self-help books like Gretchen Rubin’s The Happiness Project, and seek practical, transformative advice on organization will find Marie Kondō’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing deeply engaging and inspiring.

4.2

432,290 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Marie Kondō's philosophy of tidying is not just about cleanliness, but also about transforming your space to "spark joy" with everything you own, turning organization into an emotional experience.

The KonMari Method, introduced by Marie Kondō, suggests tidying by category rather than location, an approach that has gained a global following and inspired a popular Netflix series titled Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.

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Marie Kondō became interested in organizing at a young age, starting as early as five years old when she would tidy her own room and her siblings' rooms for fun.

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Book Details
Pages

213

Format

Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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