Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism
Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017259
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism, Fumio Sasaki shares his journey towards a minimalist lifestyle, emphasizing the liberation found in owning fewer possessions. The book provides practical advice and reflects on how minimalism can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional way of living.
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Fumio Sasaki's Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism offers a compelling introduction to minimalism through personal anecdotes and practical advice. Readers appreciate its simplicity and inspiration for decluttering. Criticisms include its somewhat repetitive content and lack of depth in philosophical exploration. Overall, it's engaging for those new to minimalism.
Who Should Read Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism?
Readers who appreciate The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo or Essentialism by Greg McKeown will enjoy Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism. Ideal for those seeking a transformative approach to decluttering, simplifying, and finding joy in less, this book offers practical and philosophical insights.
46,509 ratings
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259
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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