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Let Go of Clutter [Kindle Edition]

Harriet Schechter (Author)

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A must-read for clutter victims. Schechter makes a complex subject manageable and fun. Her fireside chat writing style will make you laugh and get you motivated to put the kibosh on clutter. Case in point: Reading Let Go of Clutter propelled me toward several nasty mountains of filing that had been crying for my attention. (Kansas City Star )

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 2117 KB
Print Length: 193 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (4 Dec 2000)
Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.� r.l.
Language English
ASIN: B001RKFU1G
Text-to-Speech: Enabled

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Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #208,650 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Too much talk 7 Aug 2010

By Miss

Format:Paperback

I found this book simply `too much': too much philosophising and psychological analysis over why we accumulate clutter; too many exercises and lists to fill in; too many words. Useful, perhaps, if you want to spend hours reading about decluttering, rather than getting on and doing it! It's also very American, with numerous references to `time management systems' for organising tasks, safety deposit boxes for holding valuables, etc. Most of all, I found the writer's tone to be rather sneering and patronising in places, particularly when relating tales of her clients' chaos.

I bought my copy in 2007 and my book's paper quality is fine. I hang on to it so I can dig it out when I embark on a declutter, but rarely read more than a couple of pages before becoming exhausted and impatient with it. Instead, I turn to Sue Kay's excellent No More Clutter, a concise little volume that strikes just the right note with me, pushes all the right buttons, and gets me up `n' doing!

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Boring and cheap. 3 Mar 2010

By Milly

Format:Paperback

Rubbish.I bought loads of decluttering books, because I am a messy *&%. I love reading them, even though I do nothing about the state of my house. But this book has to be the worst, by miles, it is boring, boring, boring. I find it irrelevant. Not at all how I expected. Whitters on about paperwork too much. The actual book quality is rubbish too. Flimsy, cheap paper and same with the cover. Shoddy. Don't bother!

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Right On The Money! 9 April 2001

By Sonia E. Schlenger - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

As a professional organizer for over 20 years, I tend to be tough on the new organizing books that come out. It's easy to call yourself an expert and dispense advice, but for me what counts is the "understanding" behind the advice. And Harriet's approach, along with excellent pointers that are well-organized themselves, manages to combine a real compassion for the reader/client that is missing in so many "how-to-do-it" books that are on the market today. Harriet obviously understands the people she works with and teaches, and presents this understanding in a way that is not at all condescending. By combining her humor-filled observations with very practical step-by-step directions, she demonstrates that people learn best when they're treated with informed intelligence and respect.If your problem is clutter (and that includes most of us!), this is the book you should read.

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Hardcore Packrats Need not Apply 13 Feb 2002

By Say Grace - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

I am very interested in the concept of ridding oneself of clutter, as well as the art of Feng Shui. My 2002 new years resolution is to free myself of one third of the "stuff" in my home. I am truly thankful I have found Ms Schechters book. She explains why we collect, from a sociological viewpoint. She also admits that this book is NOT for packrats (which I think is very big of her) unless of course they are really willing to change and their hoarding habits are causing real pain to them.
I didn't realize this was an obsessive compulsive disorder and may really require professional intervention.
I love all the helpful hints like..."Use large waste containers that stand up" instead of itty bitty ones or just a floppy large plastic bag. There is real joy in tossing "lotsa" dust collectors away in a sturdy container. All of these gems (and there are many) of info really do add up to a happy successful clutter purging. I also like the fact that she does not go into things like "how to organize your closet" etc. You come to realize that your precious time will be free of "organizing" when you are free of all the overabundance in your life. Since I do clean my own home "decluttering" makes this job much easier. Any surface that has no knicknacks takes just seconds to clean and dust. If Harriets book doesn't motivate you to happily want to "declutter" I dont think that another book out there would. I have read many others, and I feel this one is the best.

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Simply the best! 8 April 2002

By odesigns - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

I've read many books on decluttering and organizing, but this one was by far the best. It was the first one that really helped me to get the clutter out of my life. It is well-organized and easy to read, with some excellent motivational tips as well as practical tips.

One of the ideas I liked best was to take "before" photos of all your cluttered areas. In my case, I photographed my entire house! The photos really open your eyes to how much clutter you really have, and serve as a wonderful comparison when you've finished with an area.

The book has helped me tackle one of my most difficult areas - my office. In a few days, I threw out several boxes of papers and other useless clutter. I never thought I would get this room in order again, and just seeing my progress has given me motivation to tackle other areas.

I recommend this book for anyone just embarking on de-cluttering, as well as people who have read other books on the subject without success. Whenever I feel myself backsliding and need inspiration, I just re-read parts of this book. It keeps me on track, and I can't wait till the rest of my house is finished.

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