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Single female living in apartment in Japan? This book is for you. Otherwise, move along...
I spent $10 on this and really wish I had read the review I'm about to write.
I'm a guy. I've got tons of stuff and really want to downsize. However, I have equipment for work, I have gear for multiple hobbies, I have paperwork for my home business that I need to keep, I have tools to help maintain my living space, etc. In other words, I'm like many Americans, male or not.
This books only discusses how to deal with clothes, books, cosmetics, and a few decorative items. The overall suggestion for dealing with an overload of papers is "throw them out". I don't think my accountant would be too happy about that. There is nothing about general tools, hobby items, car cleaning supplies, home maintenance tools, garden tools, etc. Nothing.
The author talks about taking baths and enjoying tea before bedtime. And she reads. I'm honestly not sure she does anything else with her life. I have hobbies, I have things I use to help enjoy the outdoors. I don't take baths and enjoy tea before bedtime. Honestly her life sounds REALLY boring.
The gist of this is that there is a HUGE cultural gap in her life and mine. I don't live in one room, and I have multiple vehicles and tools for work and three dogs and a life. You could potentially argue back and forth about the merits of our different cultures, but that isn't the point. I like my life, I just want to cut down on the clutter and have a more efficient work and play environment. And this book is NOT useful at all for that purpose. There really needs to be a disclaimer on this book, because I just threw $10 down the drain.
November 2015 · Kindle Store · verified purchase