The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018117
Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy2018
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Grief & Death2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson offers a practical guide for individuals to declutter their lives. Drawing on Swedish traditions, the book emphasizes organizing possessions to reduce burdens on loved ones. Magnusson provides advice and insights for a thoughtful and mindful approach to handling belongings.
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Margareta Magnusson's The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning offers insightful advice on decluttering with a focus on easing the burden on loved ones, garnering praise for its practical and compassionate approach. Some find the book's tone repetitive and occasionally morbid, but overall, it is deemed a thoughtful guide for simplifying one's life and leaving a meaningful legacy.
Who Should Read The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning?
Readers who appreciate The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo or Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki will find The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson engaging. They value minimalist living, emotional clarity, and organized spaces, and seek a compassionate approach to decluttering.
33,704 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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117
Book • Nonfiction
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Philosophy2018
•
Grief & Death2018
Adult
18+ years
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