The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
How to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter
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Juliet Stevenson
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A charming approach to putting your life in order so your loved ones won't have to. There's a word for it in Swedish: Döstädning, literally, 'death cleaning'.
Swedish-born Margareta Magnusson is, in her words, 'aged between 80 and 100'. When her husband died, she had to downsize her home. The experience forced her to recognise the power of 'death cleaning' and the concerns that must be addressed in order to do it with thought and care. Done well, the approach not only makes things easier for your loved ones later on; it allows you to revisit the lifetime of memories accumulated with your things.
From clothes and books to stuff you just can't get rid of, stuff that matters only to you, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning offers indispensable advice on questions you will inevitably face when sorting through a lifetime of objects: How do you deal with your secrets? Tackle photographs and letters? Avoid heirs fighting over your belongings after you are gone?
This charming, practical audiobook based on personal experience and anecdotes will guide you in making the process uplifting rather than overwhelming: it focuses on the importance of living - even through death cleaning.
©2017 Margareta Magnusson (P)2017 CanongateWhat listeners say about The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
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- Debbie
- 09-10-2024
Funny and though provoking
This book had unexpected funny moments, and the writers personality really shone through. Loved it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-07-2023
Okay, but not great
Definitely written for older people. There are better books on decluttering & minimalism if you're looking. But this was an easy, gentle listen.
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- Minilinusa
- 07-04-2024
Loved this book!
Great book, loved listening about decluttering and not making it your family’s problem.
I started declutering as soon as I finished the book and put aside items I want to say goodbye to after years of having them in my cupboards. I have recommended it to many people.
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- MrsB
- 14-10-2023
Easy to listen to and practical advice
Very easy to listen to and as the title says - gentle introduction to decluttering but aimed at the most important type of decluttering. It’s motivated me to think about and take action. Very practical advice.
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- BWEBB
- 25-08-2023
Not a bad introduction into decluttering
Was a pretty good intro to the lifestyle habit of decluttering….
Overall though there are many others that tackle the psychology of decluttering more effectively.
Go on YouTube and search minimalism to get a better range of tactics.
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- Janet Susans
- 19-10-2024
Soothing
I loved the ideas and opinions in this book. The reader had a delightful and soothing voice also.
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- Penelope Hood
- 04-04-2019
Happy thoughts on mortality....
Confronting issue for us all. Put into focus without gloom. Much of the content is not new. I've thought about lots of its points already. The strength is in the logic, simplicity and written pace which makes it a quick page turning read generating mental nods of agreement as I work my way through it.
The narrative voice (and the superb reader) is as gentle as the title predicts.
The writer's personal anecdotes underscore but do not labour her message.
Strange to say. I found this book charming. I began reading with the intent to gain discussions points to help me influence my very aged mother in getting her act together. Completely unexpectedly, I've realised that it is ME who must get my act together!
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-08-2020
Practical and entertaining
I enjoyed the very personal touch that Margareta gave to this guide to death cleaning. Very well read by Juliet Stevenson.
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- Chrystal Meinhardt
- 21-01-2019
Wonderful
Stevenson lends her soothing voice to Magnusson's reflections. More than just a book about cleaning.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-06-2022
Sweet, soulful pragmatism
The narrator read the story of a life beautifully. Inspiration to simplify. Love the audiobook.
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