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Description: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson *The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions* A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. Margareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than youd ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your childrens art projects). Digging into her late husbands tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Margareta Magnusson is, in her own words, aged between 80 and 100. Born in Sweden, she has lived all over the world. Margareta graduated from Beckmans College of Design and her art has been exhibited in galleries from Hong Kong to Singapore. She has five children and lives in Stockholm. She is the author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and The Swedish Art of Aging Well. Review "A fond and wise little book. . . . I jettison advice books after Ive flipped through them. This one I will keep." --Dwight Garner, The New York Times "A slim yet sage volume. . . . While Marie Kondo gave us strict instructions to only keep things that spark joy, Magnussons book is straightforward and unsentimental (with a bit of humor). The main message from this mother of five is: Take responsibility for your items and dont leave them as a burden for family and friends." --The Washington Post "Witty, useful and oddly profound." --Entertainment Weekly "Proustian. . . . A primer on how to winnow your belongings before you die, so you dont burden your family. . . . Ms. Magnusson is the anti-Kondo, who takes us on a charming and discursive tour of her own stuff." --Penelope Green, The New York Times "Magnusson shares solid guiding principles for organizing your home, no matter your age or life circumstance." --Business Insider "One of the most charming, funny, and motivating books Ive read in some time. . . . Magnusson is an absolute delight. This book is so much more than lifestyle tips. Its full of life. Magnussons candid humor and unassailable spirit comes through on each page... The best way to prepare for death is to live a good life, which Magnusson has done. Were lucky that she shares so much of it -- in stories of gratitude, family, work, and love." --Buzzfeed "Magnusson uses a dry, unsentimental and sometimes dark Scandinavian sense of humor, and writes with an older set (and their younger relatives) in mind. . . . like a conversation over tea with a friend." --Associated Press "Death Cleaning is the answer to clutter youve been looking for. . . . Magnusson instructs readers on how to gently and joyously put your affairs in order while youre still alive, rather than leaving it for others to do." --Readers Digest "Smart... death cleaning isnt about getting rid of all your stuff, but rather streamlining your life so youre only holding onto what makes you happy . . . its about so much more than dusting and sorting." --Elle Décor "Reading her book is much like having a sensible, cheerful aunt sit you down to tell you hard truths that your mother is too nice to say." --Laurie Hertzel, Minneapolis Star Tribune "Keep only what you love and what makes you happy in the moment. Its like Marie Kondo, but with an added sense of the transience and futility of this mortal existence." --The New York Post "Has benefits you can enjoy while youre still very much alive. . . . could be a good way for families to discuss sensitive issues that might otherwise be hard to bring up." --TIME "Pragmatic. . . . the idea in this system is that we should leave behind as little as possible, or at least, not the many thousands of items of junk that Americans often accumulate." --W Magazine "Even millennials will enjoy this non-militant approach to decluttering." --PEOPLE Magazine "A mindful way to sort through your belongings throughout your life, so that your loved ones arent burdened by a plethora of personal items after you die. . . . Magnusson advises that the earlier we start the process of death cleaning, the better, so were not overwhelmed with a lifetime of objects by the time were elderly people." --Better Homes and Gardens "I far prefer the charming, empathetic technique of Margareta Magnusson, whose book is a game-changer. I highly recommend it for anyone wrestling with a lifetime of wonderful -- and not so wonderful -- stuff." --Amy Dickinson, "Ask Amy" "[With] humorous common sense, she rightly reminds readers that it takes time to downsize and that putting it off wont make it go away." --Booklist Review Quote "You know youre old if the title grabs you, but even millennials will enjoy this non-militant approach to decluttering." --PEOPLE Magazine Details ISBN1501173243 Author Margareta Magnusson Short Title GENTLE ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CL Pages 128 Publisher Scribner Book Company Language English ISBN-10 1501173243 ISBN-13 9781501173240 Format Hardcover DEWEY 648.5 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-01-02 Subtitle How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter Series The Swedish Art of Living & Dying Imprint Scribner Book Company Audience General UK Release Date 2018-01-02 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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