Messy Minimalism: Realistic Strategies for the Rest of Us
Written by Rachelle Crawford and Denaye Barahona
Narrated by Rachelle Crawford
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With empathy, grace, and humor, Crawford—who curates the popular Abundant Life with Less site—shares doable ways to own less and live more fully. Laying out practical strategies for reducing waste, curbing consumption, decluttering, and finding lots more joy, Crawford offers no-nonsense solutions for the rest of us. Learn to become a more conscious consumer, create a capsule wardrobe, inspire family members to join you, free up more time for the things that matter, and create a tidy(ish) home. The messy minimalist way is a no-judgment zone, one in which we learn sustainable habits and grace-based practices. It's about living lightly on the earth and making room for purpose.
Becoming a messy minimalist is not about turning into someone else; it's about clearing away clutter and expectations to unearth who you really are. It's about carrying fewer things so that we find ourselves holding onto what truly matters.
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Readers find this title to be a great read that offers practical and relatable advice on minimalism. The book provides realistic ideas about decluttering life and enjoying the process of becoming a minimalist. It explains concepts like capsule wardrobe in a simple and understandable way. Some readers may find the author's attribution to God cringey, but overall, the book is fun, engaging, and highly recommended.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Such an awesome book!!! Fun, engaging, talks about all aspects of minimalism! Highly recommended!
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5“For the rest of us” … if you’re a Christian and/or don’t mind the author attributing (and I do mean everything) to God. I tried. Too cringey.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5So real and fun. Love her personality and version of minimalism. Great read!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really great book and was exactly what I needed to hear. Rachel is practical and relatable. Now to get to work.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazingly simple and realistic. I finally understand capsule wardrobe. Thank you.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In a way I was a minimalist without much intention ( we live in europe:)) )but this book has shown me I can be more. It had some grest ideas that you won’t find in youtube minimalist videos. I listened to it in a few days while doing chores and It was an easy and pleasant lecture. Good and realistic ideas about decluttering life and sctually enjoying becoming a minimalist, minus the perfectionism stress.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love it soooo much! I will recommend it to all the people I know.
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