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

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.

If you're feeling bogged down by all of your stuff

This book is a must read if you are starting your journey to minimalism! It will help you see what's most important in your life and what to do with it.

Not what I expected

Another book that is trying to connect philosophy but ends up partly philosophizing and partly recycling the practicality of simplicity. Although I do respect the effort of the author it sounded like an endless short talk.

Decluttering and Minimizing

Well organized and easy to remember. Performed well. Voice inflictions were appropriate. Will be referring to this book again.

Motivated

Let’s get rid of our stuff. ,, this book is helping me evaluate my home and work life

Awesome book.

I have listened to a bunch of minimalism & declutter book. This is one of the best. Good listen and well worth the credit

Motivating but repetative

This was a book on living a more minimalist lifestyle. Mixed in with the decluttering strategies were woven some messages about minimizing your environmental footprint, which was a nice addition to the topic. As I was listening to this book, I started decluttering!

over the top

She is like an addict for decluttering, going way over the top. Rejects even kind gifts.

inspiring

the Author was so inspiring in this book she really needs makes you think before you consume your next purchase. I highly recommend this book when just thinking about pairing down or buying anything.

Didn't want it to be over

I loved every minute of this audio tape. Very motivating. I listened 2 times to the whole tape and many times to various chapters. Paired down things in the house thru whole time. I look differently at what I have in my house, how I let go of things in the house more easily and how I bring things into the house. This is one of the few books on decluttering that I have really enjoyed. It makes it simple and precise as to how to make every room have more space and more organized space for what we do have. I am loving my new open spaces which just makes our life feel more decluttered as well.

Tactical tips

Love this book! Appreciate the concepts of inner-circle vs. outer-circle. Good idea! Appreciate the great, tactical tips!