swissmunicipal's review against another edition
4.0
Especially after some of the other related books, I enjoyed this one a little more. The author does approach a lot of things from his own religious stand point, but he does so with a very soft hand - I thought I'd be more annoyed with it, but I wasn't.
homs_dream's review against another edition
3.0
والله كتاب ظريف، بيحكي فيه المؤلف عن فكرة التخلّي والزهد ومن منطلق ديني تشبهاً بالسيد المسيح عليه السلام.
وبيحكي عن آليات ترتيب المنزل، والتخلص من الأشياء غير الضرورية.
12 فصل، كل فصل فيه قائمة بالتعليمات الواجب اتباعها.
لغته سهلة، وبعض المعلومات مكررة.
وبيحكي عن آليات ترتيب المنزل، والتخلص من الأشياء غير الضرورية.
12 فصل، كل فصل فيه قائمة بالتعليمات الواجب اتباعها.
لغته سهلة، وبعض المعلومات مكررة.
ms_jennyd's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the first half and didn’t really mind the religion aspect. The second half couldn’t keep my attention. 3 stars for the decluttering inspiration.
ava96's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
3.0
The style of the book is very easily digestible, the author doesn't use big words and complicated constructions, but invites you in.
There wasn't much necessarily new to me in the realm of minimalism, but it did inspire me to declutter and organize my life more, as well as to finally get to volunteering.
There wasn't much necessarily new to me in the realm of minimalism, but it did inspire me to declutter and organize my life more, as well as to finally get to volunteering.
colourmeread's review against another edition
4.0
I was browsing through my library’s available audiobooks when I discovered The More of Less. I’ve been in a bit of an organizing kick since the new year, so it seemed the right time to listen to it. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of minimalism but found it too intimidating to actually follow. Instead looking at minimalism as something that takes away, Becker defines it as:
I love the change in perspective this provided for me. I also like that Becker emphasizes that there is no right away to do minimalism. He encourages readers to find what works for them and go from there. Becker sometimes goes off tangents but overall this book is full of useful tips I’m planning to use for reference.
“…the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from them.”
I love the change in perspective this provided for me. I also like that Becker emphasizes that there is no right away to do minimalism. He encourages readers to find what works for them and go from there. Becker sometimes goes off tangents but overall this book is full of useful tips I’m planning to use for reference.
brontherun's review against another edition
3.0
The first two thirds of this book I found very inspiring. While I have encountered many minimalist doctrines presented in conjunction with a variety of religious or spiritual themes, the Christian emphasis here seemed secondary to the overall intentionality of the discourse.
Had this book stopped at Chapter 10, the minimalist family, it would have clearly been one I recommended to my reader friends (a 4 star instead of 3 as it stands). By veering in the final third of the book into tithing and service/volunteering, he has altered paths enough that I became disenchanted.
The items he mentions as intentional volunteerism- caring for elderly relatives, volunteer missions, and giving away your time to charities, have the overtone of the outdated Patririarchy that divides our society. As a woman who has for decades dedicated more time to these unpaid pursuits than I can count, I vehemently oppose them being connected to Minimalism. Women perform an overwhelming majority of unpaid labor in the world, and I'd prefer my minimalist philosophy more gender-neutral. Perhaps directing men to spend their 'minimalist dividend' on volunteering is appropriate, I can't say. But for most women I know, I'd say spend your dividend on meditation, reading, exercise, cooking, or another activity that nourishes your body, spirit, or mind.
Had this book stopped at Chapter 10, the minimalist family, it would have clearly been one I recommended to my reader friends (a 4 star instead of 3 as it stands). By veering in the final third of the book into tithing and service/volunteering, he has altered paths enough that I became disenchanted.
The items he mentions as intentional volunteerism- caring for elderly relatives, volunteer missions, and giving away your time to charities, have the overtone of the outdated Patririarchy that divides our society. As a woman who has for decades dedicated more time to these unpaid pursuits than I can count, I vehemently oppose them being connected to Minimalism. Women perform an overwhelming majority of unpaid labor in the world, and I'd prefer my minimalist philosophy more gender-neutral. Perhaps directing men to spend their 'minimalist dividend' on volunteering is appropriate, I can't say. But for most women I know, I'd say spend your dividend on meditation, reading, exercise, cooking, or another activity that nourishes your body, spirit, or mind.
athena2023's review against another edition
1.0
More for those that haven't considered minimalism before, or started minimising themselves.
the_knitting_librarian's review against another edition
5.0
Out of all the de-cluttering books my husband and I read, I liked this one the best.