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  • The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

  • The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
  • Written by: Marie Kondo
  • Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
  • Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (928 ratings)

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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Written by: Marie Kondo
Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
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Despite constant efforts to declutter your home, do papers still accumulate like snowdrifts and clothes pile up like a tangled mess of noodles? Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes tidying to a whole new level, promising that if you properly simplify and organize your home once, you'll never have to do it again. Most methods advocate a room-by-room or little-by-little approach, which doom you to pick away at your piles of stuff forever. The KonMari Method, with its revolutionary category-by-category system, leads to lasting results. In fact, none of Kondo's clients have lapsed (and she still has a three-month waiting list).With detailed guidance for determining which items in your house "spark joy" (and which don't), this international bestseller featuring Tokyo's newest lifestyle phenomenon will help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home-and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.

©2014 Marie Kondo (P)2015 Tantor

What the critics say

"Ms. Kondo delivers her tidy manifesto like a kind of Zen nanny, both hortatory and animistic." (The New York Times)

"Narrator Emily Woo Zeller captures the voice of author Marie Kondo so perfectly that it's as if the Japanese de-cluttering guru is speaking in person." (AudioFile)

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Life changing if you want it to be

As I grow older I cant but help start to think that some very difficult tasks are always much easier than they seem. Cleaning and the possessions I keep are now one of those things. You have a bunch of stuff and keep some items because you think you may need them when you do not. Keep what you truly enjoy and discard the things you do not. If there ever was a time you would read that book for example, you would have etc.

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Taken to heart, will change your life

This book is amazing! I especially loved Marie’s explanation of how to properly fold and store clothing. The narration was a little monotonous, but suited the overall content. I will absolutely be listening to this again and/or reading it. Feeling so inspired!

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Really helped me break my sentimental barrier!

I've had trouble dealing with inheritance. This showed me how to do so with respect.

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INSPIRING and Gave Me Confidence

This book inspired me to tidy every time I listened! It gave me confidence in my ability to do it in a way that I let go of reluctance and guilt. I have always struggled with tidying and decluttering, and I have enablers in my life that make me feel guilty when I share my desire to declutter (often commenting on items with memories that take up a lot of space - individually or as a result of the same type of things building up, but that do not bring me joy).

The stories in this book made me realize that the KonMari method is for all types of people, with different circumstances.
I will be re-reading/listening to this again until I feel like I have put my house in order!

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A book I never knew I needed

I never knew i needed this book! It just looked like an interesting title so I thought that I would give it a listen. I LOVED IT and have already put many of the things I learned to good use.

Listening gave me a good kick in the pants to let go of all that stuff I didn't love but didn't want to let go of. I will remember and use these lessons forever.! #Audible1

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has motivated me to tidy

lots of great advice. I've begun to tidy. hoping her method will help me be able to not stress about mess and give me more time to spend time with friends and family and doing things I love

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Changed the way I think

This book ended up not just being about tidying. It was surprising, but during my time listening to it, i began to see my things and my time differently. A delightful way to look at our possessions and how we spend our lives. I’m excited to finish my tidying journey. Already I have areas of my house that feel more sacred and peaceful somehow.

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loved it !!

Narrator's voice was nice and made it easy to listen !! I will listen again

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Very inspiring

I picked up this book to try and help with finding a method to help me keep my home clean and organized; what I got, was a whole new way of looking at and appreciating my belongings. I have only just begun the first part; discarding, but I am finding the process to be going exceptionally well!! Instead of looking at it as a HUGE chore that needs to be accomplished, I'm seeing it as a way to show my appreciation to the things I truly enjoy and look forward to attacking each room to see how much really brings me joy!!

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excellent and motivating, recommend everyone read

a great book to kick-start your journey to a minimal lifestyle and tidy home. enjoy and listen while you fold laundry

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