Dostadning: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson Pape

Description: Dostadning by Margareta Magnusson You embraced hygge and mastered konmari; now meet Dostadning, or death cleaning: the Scandinavian art of shedding unnecessary things to make our lives as joyful as possible, at any age FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description *The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler*Dostadning, or the art of death cleaning, is a Swedish phenomenon by which the elderly and their families set their affairs in order. Whether its sorting the family heirlooms from the junk, downsizing to a smaller place, or using a failsafe system to stop you losing essentials, death cleaning gives us the chance to make the later years of our lives as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Whatever your age, Swedish death cleaning can be used to help you de-clutter your life, and take stock of whats important.Radical and joyous, eighty-something Margareta Magnussons guide is an invigorating, touching and surprising process that can help you or someone you love immeasurably, and offers the chance to celebrate and reflect on all the tiny joys that make up a long life along the way.Dostadning was previously published in hardback as The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Author Biography Margareta Magnusson was born in Gothenburg in Sweden. She has worked for many years as an artist and has had her work exhibited as far as Singapore and Hong Kong. She has death cleaned many times, for herself and others. Review Packed with positive and practical suggestions, this slim volume could change your life -- JULIET STEVENSONDescribing her own age as "between 80 and 100," she advocates a methodical, thoughtful process, perusing the contents of each room in your home at your own pace before deciding whether to gift, recycle, ditch, etc. Thats the "gentle" in the art: Magnussons is a soothing, grandmotherly voice * * Vogue * *A fond and wise little book . . . I jettison advice books after Ive flipped through them. This one I will keep * * New York Times * *For those planning to declutter, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning tackles the subject with charm and wit . . . Margareta Magnusson mingles practical tips with memoir and wisdom * * Good Housekeeping * *[A] frank and honest approach to mortality, and our complicated relationship with hoarding * * Scotsman * *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 * * Buzzfeed * *Short, appealing and practical . . . A gentle acknowledgement of the fact that life is short and that you should truly treasure the things that really matter * * The Wee Review * *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 * * Washington Post * *Witty, useful and oddly profound * * Entertainment Weekly * *Solid guiding principles for organising your home, no matter your age or life circumstance * * Business Insider * * Details ISBN1786891107 Author Margareta Magnusson Year 2020 ISBN-10 1786891107 ISBN-13 9781786891105 Publication Date 2020-01-02 UK Release Date 2020-01-02 Format Paperback Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-01-02 NZ Release Date 2020-01-02 Imprint Canongate Books Publisher Canongate Books Subtitle The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Illustrations Black and white line illustrations throughout. Edition Description Main Replaces 9781786891082 Alternative 9781786892225 DEWEY 158.1 Audience General Pages 160 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:126364852;

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