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  • The Joy of Less

  • A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify
  • By: Francine Jay
  • Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
  • Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (77 ratings)

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By: Francine Jay
Narrated by: Teri Schnaubelt
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Publisher's Summary

"An inspiring read for anyone wanting to downsize, finally park the car in the garage, or just clear out a few closets." (Rachel Jonat, TheMinimalistMom.com)

Having less stuff is the key to happiness: Do you ever feel overwhelmed, instead of overjoyed, by all your possessions? Do you secretly wish a gale force wind would blow the clutter from your home? If so, it's time to simplify your life! The Joy of Less is a fun, lighthearted guide to minimalist living:

  • Part one provides an inspirational pep talk on the joys and rewards of paring down.   
  • Part two presents the Streamline method: 10 easy steps to rid your house of clutter.
  • Part three goes room by room, outlining specific ways to tackle each one.
  • Part four helps you get your family on board and live more lightly and gracefully on the Earth.

Ready to sweep away the clutter? Just listen to this book, and you'll be on your way to a simpler, more streamlined, and more serene life. 

Francine has helped hundreds of thousands of people declutter their homes and simplify their lives with her best-selling book, The Joy of Less.

Her advice has been featured widely in the media, including on CNN, BBC, Today, and in The New York Times, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, The Financial Times, Forbes, The Huffington Post, Le Parisien, ELLE Espana, House Beautiful, Woman's World, Dr. Oz, The Good Life, and others.

The Joy of Less, a beautiful minimalism book, makes an ideal gift for any loved one on a mission to simplify their life.

©2010, 2016 Francine Jay (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Brilliant

I absolutely loved this book. I've read lots about minimalism but this touch on topics that inspired me to stay the course. And although I'm not sure I'll ever be that minimal and I live with a hoarder.... Aaarrrggghhh.... the authors message really touched me and met my beliefs and how I would like to live.

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Great place to start your Minimalist journey

This was a great insight into minimalism, a good place to start, lots of tips, step by step and support for your mindset.
Will reread for sure.

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good buy

good narration, good book. I'm glad that francine jay touches on all aspects of decluttering and including what to do for people with families. i will be rereading this book regularly until everything sinks in.

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Very Inspirational

I really enjoyed this book. It has definitely inspired me to get my house and live sorted. Could read this again and again

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Great book. Very helpful if you are on the journey towards minimalism

I found this book helpful and motivating. With many practical ideas. I also found the narrators voice a joy to listen to. She has a calming tone.

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AWESOME

Perfect, I reckon. I'll listen to this again, if and when I fall off the wagon. She's just awesome.

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I liked it

useful for tips and good approaches to decluttering your space and life. The last chapter is particularly inspiring 🙂

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Not life changing

Bought this book after seeing so many amazing reviews but I'm unimpressed. The advice in the book is simply, get rid of things that are broken, or that you don't use, buy less stuff, ensure all belongs have a place and put them away when not in use.

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ok

Most of the books content is common sense. Didn't get much out of it. Easy listen though

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Honestly, just boring!

Not motivational at all like other minimalism/decluttering books. A lot of time spent describing hypothetical situations. Just fluff. No real substance. Boring.

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