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I gave up on page 82
Oh how I tried to like this book. I was beyond excited when I discovered it and was so disappointed when I didn't receive it as a Christmas present. I promptly ordered the book for myself and dug in as soon as it arrived. I waited and read, and waited and read for the golden nugget of advice to help my already slightly OCD self get to the top when it comes to organizing. It didn't happen. I folded the socks the way it was suggested, but that was a fail for my husband. I kept reading about the things the author did as a child and subsequently a grown up, and oftentimes found my mind wandering about if there was something wrong with her. I kept reading then finally realized my time was more valuable on page 81 when she states (when speaking of how to fold SOCKS), "Look at them carefully. This should be a time for them to rest. Do you really think they can get any rest like that?" I kept going a little further as I am not one to quit reading a book. I made it to page 82 and the sentence that stated, "And it makes your stockings much happier, too." That was it for me. The book hit the floor and now I find myself stressing over what to do with the book since it is not happy in my house and is not serving its purpose.
January 2016 · Books · verified purchase
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