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The Year of Less
- How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store
- Narrated by: Cait Flanders
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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The Year of Less
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Publisher's Summary
In her late 20s, Cait Flanders found herself stuck in the consumerism cycle that grips so many of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, repeat. Even after she worked her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old habits took hold again. When she realized that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy - only keeping her from meeting her goals - she decided to set herself a challenge: she would not shop for an entire year.
The Year of Less documents Cait's life for 12 months during which she bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself to consume less of many other things besides shopping. She decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her belongings; learned how to fix things rather than throw them away; researched the zero-waste movement; and completed a television ban.
At every stage, she learned that the less she consumed, the more fulfilled she felt. Blending Cait's compelling story with inspiring insight and practical guidance, The Year of Less will leave you questioning what you're holding on to in your own life - and, quite possibly, lead you to find your own path of less.
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- Laure
- 06-05-2018
Cait's year of less
What Cait accomplished is great and she shares some great life lessons.
Tone of voice is very monotone and can be a downer at times. The story is not all dark and it could do with more peps.
This is not the story about how to do it but about how she did it. This is good to know if you dont know what to expect.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-04-2023
Reasonably interesting, not exactly unique
Let me start by saying anyone encouraging people to consume more mindfully is doing a good thing in my book, so Cait hits that one on the head. However, maybe because I’m already well along the path to a life lived less on autopilot, her revelations weren’t exactly new to me, which I knew heading in and was mostly interested in her story. The personal story definitely is what brought this book up to 3 stars in my mind, without it I’m not sure I’d have been able to give more than 2 for the financial advice aspect alone. This could be a great book for those just starting their journey towards a more intentional life, but if you’re well on your way it might be a bit “heard it before” for you.
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- stephanie tang
- 27-12-2023
Glad I listened
I liked Cait's honesty, and it gives me motivation to try something similar. I also enjoyed how she didn't delve into the story of her parent's separation, as it's unrelated to what her book is really about. I appreciate her Marie Kondo references, and am glad to hear at the end everything sounds like it has worked out very well for her. Well done Cait! An easy listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-05-2024
Honest and real
Really enjoyed listening to this , was a nice change of pace , definitely want to implement the things she talked about into my life
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- Kathryn C
- 22-06-2024
Practical and interesting story
The author has made a good story and through it she shares her ideas on consuming less, that is practical, easy to follow and put into practice.
I enjoyed it.
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- Alison Dunn
- 20-06-2019
Interesting and easy to follow
I enjoyed this book as I have been decluttering for a month now so it was great to hear how others, especially someone who has been through a lot changed her coping mechanisms so effectively. Inspirational to go from the bottom to the top so simply, I pray she always keeps to this path and rays proud of herself as she should be.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-03-2020
Listened to the whole book in one day!!
I listened to the entire thing in one go whilst home sick and it was super interesting. I loved that it went far beyond the financial side of things and showed every aspect of life that can impact our spending habits and vice versa. Cait’s narration was perfect and I’m glad she was the one reading her book to me. Thank you for sharing your life and this experiment with us I have a feeling it is really going to impact my future actions and I plan on trying something similar myself.
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- shazade224
- 23-05-2018
LOVED IT
LOVED IT :)
REALLY ENJOYED HER STORY, AND HER MANY TIPS!
MAKES YOU THINK TWICE BEFORE BUYING ANOTHER ITEM. :)
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- Sheree T Crouch
- 30-05-2023
Something to ponder!
As a shopping addict who has tried numerous ways to curb spending, this book and Caits approach has given me so many tools to use in a more practical way.
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- PAUL D DOYLE
- 11-05-2024
Lovely, honest & authentic
Great listen & practical guidance on how to make improvements in your life. Well worth a listen.
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