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A review by kristyloves2read
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
3.0
I have this book 3 stars because I am split right down the middle as to the good and bad of the book.
There are definitely some wacky things about this book, but I think it had some beneficial information too. I can’t imagine cleaning the way she does, but if it works for her that is great.
Good takeaways: How she deals with paperwork, really you don’t realize how much paper you keep unnecessarily, so this is something I definitely plan to implement. Also, though not to her extreme, I basically agree with the if it does not spark joy, get rid of it. Honestly, she is right, there is no reason to keep a shirt I haven’t worn for years, just in case or one I don’t like because it’s useful and little gifts, trinkets, knickknacks, and party favors…..why do we keep them?
Bad takeaways: I was horrified at what she did with her books, I am an avid reader and it hurt to hear her say she tore pages out of books. I have mostly moved to ebooks because I don’t have to worry about storage or carry multiple books around, but still, there are books I own in hardcover, softcover, ebook, and audio and I would never consider tearing them. Also, it is obvious she is not a parent or worries about natural disasters. I am so glad she has time to hang her sponge out in her veranda and how she doesn’t need spares of anything, but it’s not realistic for most homes and while yes we will probably never use the spare buttons, tossing or getting rid of extra toilet paper is outrageous.
Still applied in a more logical and practical manner she does have some good ideas.
There are definitely some wacky things about this book, but I think it had some beneficial information too. I can’t imagine cleaning the way she does, but if it works for her that is great.
Good takeaways: How she deals with paperwork, really you don’t realize how much paper you keep unnecessarily, so this is something I definitely plan to implement. Also, though not to her extreme, I basically agree with the if it does not spark joy, get rid of it. Honestly, she is right, there is no reason to keep a shirt I haven’t worn for years, just in case or one I don’t like because it’s useful and little gifts, trinkets, knickknacks, and party favors…..why do we keep them?
Bad takeaways: I was horrified at what she did with her books, I am an avid reader and it hurt to hear her say she tore pages out of books. I have mostly moved to ebooks because I don’t have to worry about storage or carry multiple books around, but still, there are books I own in hardcover, softcover, ebook, and audio and I would never consider tearing them. Also, it is obvious she is not a parent or worries about natural disasters. I am so glad she has time to hang her sponge out in her veranda and how she doesn’t need spares of anything, but it’s not realistic for most homes and while yes we will probably never use the spare buttons, tossing or getting rid of extra toilet paper is outrageous.
Still applied in a more logical and practical manner she does have some good ideas.