The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and your Family f

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 approach to putting your life in order so your loved ones wont have to. Theres a word for it in Swedish- dostadning, 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 cant get rid of, stuff that only matters 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 book 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.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.-The New York TimesA slim yet sage volume ... While Japanese item-control diva Marie Kondo gave us strict instructions to only keep things that spark joy, Magnussons book is straightforward and unsentimental (with a bit of humour). 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 PostKeep 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 FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Margareta Magnusson says she is somewhere between 80 and 100 years old. She was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, on New Years Eve, and graduated from Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm. After working as a fashion and advertisement designer, she embarked on a career as a painter.Her first solo exhibition was held in Gothenburg in 1979. Later, she exhibited in Stockolm, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and widely around Sweden. She has moved house 17 times within Sweden and abroad, which is why she says, I should know what I am talking about when it comes to deciding what to keep and what to throw away. Details ISBN1761381199 Publisher Scribe Publications Format Paperback Author Margareta Magnusson Pages 160 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781761381195 Imprint Scribe Publications Place of Publication Carlton North Country of Publication Australia Audience General NZ Release Date 2024-02-26 Publication Date 2024-02-27 Subtitle How to Free Yourself and your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter AU Release Date 2024-02-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159143887;

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