Joy of Less - by Francine Jay (Hardcover)

Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 6.3 Inches (W) x 1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Genre: House + Home
Sub-Genre: Cleaning, Caretaking & Organizing
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Author: Francine Jay
Age Range: Adult, 4-8 Years
Language: English

About the Book

Revision of: The joy of less.-- Medford, NJ: Anja Press, A2010.

Book Synopsis

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: ten 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 open 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 bestselling 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.

Review Quotes

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

An invaluable tool for the veteran and budding minimalist alike. - David Friedlander, contributor, LifeEdited.com

I loved the many words of wisdom in this book. The Joy of Less puts power back into the hands of all who feel like objects have overtaken their home or life. - Holly Becker, author and founder of decor8blog.com

Stuff and stress go hand in hand, and The Joy of Less demonstrates how letting go will make room for a happier life. - Courtney Carver, founder of bemorewithless.com

About The Author

Francine Jay is the bestselling decluttering expert and founder of MissMinimalist.com. She has helped hundreds of thousands of people organize their homes and simplify their lives, and has been prominently featured in national media. She lives in Portland, Oregon.