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Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: Got a kid, then you understand the true meaning of the word pandemonium. I bought it for the wife hoping we could figure out how to clean up after "the kid" our 3 y/o son, and organize her accumilated junk(wife's a pack rat). Needless to say, she nor i read it through to the end, but the bit i read was an interesting approach. I still trip over tonka trucks & lego blocks, the insects need a treadmill and the newspaper pile is now a permanent corner structure. Maybe one day I'll finish the book....its a step in the right direction. Buy it.
Rating:
Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: Got a kid, then you understand the true meaning of the word pandemonium. I bought it for the wife hoping we could figure out how to clean up after "the kid" our 3 y/o son, and organize her accumilated junk(wife's a pack rat). Needless to say, she nor i read it through to the end, but the bit i read was an interesting approach. I still trip over tonka trucks & lego blocks, the insects need a treadmill and the newspaper pile is now a permanent corner structure. Maybe one day I'll finish the book....its a step in the right direction. Buy it.
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Summary: Hardcore Packrats Need not Apply
Review: I am very interested in the concept of ridding oneself of clutter, as well as the art of Feng Shui. My 2002 new years resolution is to free myself of one third of the "stuff" in my home. I am truly thankful I have found Ms Schechters book. She explains why we collect, from a sociological viewpoint. She also admits that this book is NOT for packrats (which I think is very big of her) unless of course they are really willing to change and their hoarding habits are causing real pain to them.
I didn't realize this was an obsessive compulsive disorder and may really require professional intervention.
I love all the helpful hints like..."Use large waste containers that stand up" instead of itty bitty ones or just a floppy large plastic bag. There is real joy in tossing "lotsa" dust collectors away in a sturdy container. All of these gems (and there are many) of info really do add up to a happy successful clutter purging. I also like the fact that she does not go into things like "how to organize your closet" etc. You come to realize that your precious time will be free of "organizing" when you are free of all the overabundance in your life. Since I do clean my own home "decluttering" makes this job much easier. Any surface that has no knicknacks takes just seconds to clean and dust. If Harriets book doesn't motivate you to happily want to "declutter" I dont think that another book out there would. I have read many others, and I feel this one is the best.
Rating:
Summary: Hardcore Packrats Need not Apply
Review: I am very interested in the concept of ridding oneself of clutter, as well as the art of Feng Shui. My 2002 new years resolution is to free myself of one third of the "stuff" in my home. I am truly thankful I have found Ms Schechters book. She explains why we collect, from a sociological viewpoint. She also admits that this book is NOT for packrats (which I think is very big of her) unless of course they are really willing to change and their hoarding habits are causing real pain to them.
I didn't realize this was an obsessive compulsive disorder and may really require professional intervention.
I love all the helpful hints like..."Use large waste containers that stand up" instead of itty bitty ones or just a floppy large plastic bag. There is real joy in tossing "lotsa" dust collectors away in a sturdy container. All of these gems (and there are many) of info really do add up to a happy successful clutter purging. I also like the fact that she does not go into things like "how to organize your closet" etc. You come to realize that your precious time will be free of "organizing" when you are free of all the overabundance in your life. Since I do clean my own home "decluttering" makes this job much easier. Any surface that has no knicknacks takes just seconds to clean and dust. If Harriets book doesn't motivate you to happily want to "declutter" I dont think that another book out there would. I have read many others, and I feel this one is the best.
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Summary: Marriage Saver!
Review: I believe this book may have saved my marriage. My wife's cluttering habits were driving me crazy. After reading it twice to absorb all the thought which went into it, I begged her to read it, and the results have been dramatic. She has been getting rid of so much stuff, I never would have believed it could happen. This is the first book I've found which actually seems to be geared for both the organized and the cluttered. As a bonus I was surprised how it was entertaining and fun to read. Step-by-step instructions, clear advice, nonjudgmental tone. I highly recommend this book, wish I could give it 10 stars!
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Summary: Marriage Saver!
Review: I believe this book may have saved my marriage. My wife's cluttering habits were driving me crazy. After reading it twice to absorb all the thought which went into it, I begged her to read it, and the results have been dramatic. She has been getting rid of so much stuff, I never would have believed it could happen. This is the first book I've found which actually seems to be geared for both the organized and the cluttered. As a bonus I was surprised how it was entertaining and fun to read. Step-by-step instructions, clear advice, nonjudgmental tone. I highly recommend this book, wish I could give it 10 stars!
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Summary: This is an excellent how-to book for de-cluttering
Review: I bought both this book and the one by Don Aslett and I have to say this one is head and shoulders above his. He occasionally had some good suggestions about things not covered in detail in this book (photos, especially, which are a particular weakness of mine), but in general, his book was silly and repetitive. By contrast, this is a clean, concise, well-written and humorous book with step-by-step instructions for just about every clutter area of your home. It gives you specific processes to follow and offers some structured guidance on how to organize things (particularly your files). Using the worksheets helps you honestly evaluate your own clutter situation and then she leaves it to you to make smart choices about what to keep and what to toss. She explains the psychology behind the impulse to collect and the fear of letting go and offers workable strategies for getting rid of the stuff that's weighing you down and preventing future clutter acquisition.I know I'm practically raving about this book but I got rid of a closet full of unworn clothing, plus some icky furniture and shelves full of dusty old knick knacks and I've still got lots of momentum. The process is liberating and as far as I can tell, this is the best guide out there.
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Summary: More Junk...
Review: I thought I would give this book a try as I am trying to get more organized for the new year.Basically I thought the book was condescending and very misleading..I am frazzled and left very confused by the direction or should I say misdirection this book has left me.In fact it was a total waste of time and actually added to the clutter that I am getting rid of... Signed Dazed and Confused
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Summary: Simply the best!
Review: I've read many books on decluttering and organizing, but this one was by far the best. It was the first one that really helped me to get the clutter out of my life. It is well-organized and easy to read, with some excellent motivational tips as well as practical tips. One of the ideas I liked best was to take "before" photos of all your cluttered areas. In my case, I photographed my entire house! The photos really open your eyes to how much clutter you really have, and serve as a wonderful comparison when you've finished with an area. The book has helped me tackle one of my most difficult areas - my office. In a few days, I threw out several boxes of papers and other useless clutter. I never thought I would get this room in order again, and just seeing my progress has given me motivation to tackle other areas. I recommend this book for anyone just embarking on de-cluttering, as well as people who have read other books on the subject without success. Whenever I feel myself backsliding and need inspiration, I just re-read parts of this book. It keeps me on track, and I can't wait till the rest of my house is finished.
Rating:
Summary: Simply the best!
Review: I've read many books on decluttering and organizing, but this one was by far the best. It was the first one that really helped me to get the clutter out of my life. It is well-organized and easy to read, with some excellent motivational tips as well as practical tips. One of the ideas I liked best was to take "before" photos of all your cluttered areas. In my case, I photographed my entire house! The photos really open your eyes to how much clutter you really have, and serve as a wonderful comparison when you've finished with an area. The book has helped me tackle one of my most difficult areas - my office. In a few days, I threw out several boxes of papers and other useless clutter. I never thought I would get this room in order again, and just seeing my progress has given me motivation to tackle other areas. I recommend this book for anyone just embarking on de-cluttering, as well as people who have read other books on the subject without success. Whenever I feel myself backsliding and need inspiration, I just re-read parts of this book. It keeps me on track, and I can't wait till the rest of my house is finished.
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