Organizing the Good Life: A Path to Joyful Simplicity -- Home to Work & Back

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Summary: Problem Solver!
Review: I felt that Celia Rocks was speaking directly to me with this book. As a working mother, I can recall days begining at the crack of dawn and ending after 10 p.m. Each day was a whirl wind of work, errands, soccer practice, dinner, you name it. I didn't have one moment to myself, or to enjoy spending time with family. This book gave me a few great ideas that anyone can adapt into their daily routine. After applying a few of Celia's ideas to my life, and coming up with a few of my own, I've come to welcome each day and the quality time I have to spend with my kids, or with a good book... like this one!

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Summary: Organizing the Good Life
Review: I loved the book. It's a new concept and one you really have to think about. But if you open your mind to a truly good life, good things will happen.

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Summary: Neither "organizing" nor "simplicity"
Review: I was disappointed with this book. There were a few worthwile tips (such as going to bed early to take advantage of the more productive morning hours) but mostly the author solved her problems by throwing money at them. If I could pick anywhere in the country I wanted to live, buy $700 coats and hire people to run all my errands, hey, I'd be organized too! As for "simplicity"....there is nothing here that anyone with even a passing familiarity with the simplicity movement would recognize.

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Summary: TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME
Review: I wish I could give this book 0 stars. I received it last week and read it in an afternoon. There's a summary page at the end of each chapter which Mrs. Rocks could have put into a $1.50 booklet and saved us all the $10.36 price of this useless book.
Most of the suggestions in the book can be found in magazines such as Family Circle, Woman's Day, etc. and other self-help books. I was sooooooo NOT impressed with Mrs. Rock's writing and advice. She must think we are all as wealthy as her that we can hire a team of people to run all our errands and purchase $500 hand bags, and lease a new car every couple of years. I laughed thru most of this book. Skip it. There are so many organizing books out there with real advice for all. Read some books by Julie Morgenstrern and Don Aslett, to name a few.

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Summary: Love it!
Review: If you haven't read this book, you're really missing out. Great book!

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Summary: A good, balanced life
Review: In Organizing The Good Life, Celia Rocks really has an understanding of what matters most. These days, it seems nearly impossible to raise a family and be a successful business woman, but this book really gives some great tips on how to maintain a healthy balance.

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Summary: Inspiring Advice
Review: Organizing The Good Life is a refreshing read. The tips that Celia Rocks gives can be helpful to many people. If you have children, the tips on the extra things your babysitter can do for you are great. I was astounded to see how eager my babysitter was to help around the house for a few extra dollars. You really don't have to have a six-figure income to follow the tips provided in the book and you certainly don't have to take them literally. This book inspired me to come up with a few ideas of my own to organize my good life. Her "buy the best" philosophy to me does not mean buy expensive shoes or purses, I take this philosophy with me to the grocery store. I've noticed that it is worth it to my family to spend a little more on, say, fresh vegetables and fish if it means having a nice meal at home, rather than at an expensive restaurant. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to be inspired to simplify their life.

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Summary: I love this book
Review: This book is easy to relate to and easy to follow. It has really made a difference in my life.

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Summary: TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME
Review: This book is truly an inspiration to working mothers who feel that there just aren't enough hours in the day.

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Summary: A book that will speak to you
Review: This book is wonderful! I have told all my friends about it but won't let them borrow it because I plan on reading it again and again. I found myself shopping for no reason, my house much too cluttered and no time to get anything done. I knew I was ready to make a change and once I read this, I realize its not that hard. The book is advice on how to declutter your life and be good to yourself and your loved ones. It offers real life examples and lessons. It has become my bible. I strongly suggest this book to anyone who would like a little more organization in their life.