Easy to read and understand the new tidying concepts in ...
585087
I save too many things bc I'm very sentimental. The new tidying concepts in this book are easy to read and understand. Tried the new folding system on my messiest child and for the first time ever, he keeps the clothing in his dresser very neat and organized!!! My other son was so impressed with his little brother's straightened dresser and new organizational skills that he started folding in the new method as well! Best part of the system is that you can see every shirt at the same time, so there's no need to mess everything up! LOVE THIS BOOK!
671279
This book helped me get tidy! Easy read and great advice. Her ways of saying goodbye to clothes is a little out there, but all in all, a great read.
4855119
This book has you wanting to start tidying up before you are even half way through it. I have only tackled my clothes so far, but I can tell you that it makes you feel lighter and more free. My dresser drawers and closet are really starting to look great! Marie Kondo gives great advice, especially for letting go of possessions that you tend to keep out of guilt (like possessions that are linked to a specific memory, or something that was a gift to you). I'll admit that she does have some very different ideas, such as talking out loud to your house and your possessions. However, the theme of the book is having respect for yourself, for your house, and for the things that you own. I'm watching my parents as they clean out houses of my grandparents who have either passed away or are transitioning to a nursing home. The amount of "stuff" that they are having to go through is unbelievable. My hope is that when I pass away, whether it's 40 years from now or tomorrow, that my kids don't have to sort through too much "stuff."

Marie Kondo says to start now--don't wait. And she's right. Why put it off? You're never going to get to it until you put your mind to just dig in and get it done! This is a great book!
2863055
Well written and very easy to understand. I especially liked the chapter giving tricks and tips; as well as the Q & A.
I tried a similar cleansing 5 or 6 years ago (with apples) and it worked out quite well.
As this book says: Doing the cleansing it's not only a physical challenge-but a mental battle too. Get ready and give it a try!
328202
This book offers such s unique approach to tidying/organizing that I now fully understand its popularity and appeal.  I am a Type A, super organized person, but I had accumulated so much "stuff" over the years that it was becoming difficult to keep it all organized.  When I would try to pare down my belongings, I only discarded items that were either damaged or never used.  So my focus was on what to discard, versus what to keep.  And if there was no big reason to discard, then I kept it.  So the "does it spark joy?" changed my approach.  I've only tidied my clothes and shoes, but I think it's same to say that I eliminated half of my clothing and shoes.  It feels great!!!  And it looks even better!!!!  There's no turning back now.  I'll be moving on to the rest of my belongings next.  It really is freeing to get rid of clutter.  I'm very happy that I purchased this book!
2640131
This book is very well written and contains a simple (but not necessarily easy) plan for clearing the clutter from your home.  Each chapter contains specific steps for cleaning up a single room and they are organized from the easiest to most difficult.  The book is written for folks with serious clutter issues, and it can also be used for "regular" people who just need a guideline and a gentle push.  The author's focus on loving yourself seems a little strange at first, but I think most people will come to appreciate the power in those three words.
I read the entire book and will now go back to the beginning to work through the chapters.  I feel confident that I can succeed as long as I remember to love myself more than I love my stuff.
3903899
Easy read and great instructions!

Easy to follow action plan. Anyone who needs insight in cleaning should read this book.

Gloria
908829
Yes, yes, yes!  Here is a small book that really hits the nail on the head on all things regarding tidying.  Find yourself examining long-held beliefs about how to organize everything.  A real breakthrough for me on how I relate to "things"
1406078
a very good book that helps eases you into purging and organizing. be patient with yourself. you will appreciate the results. the author annoyed me a bit with use of the word tidying..but i got past that and found it to be a good read.
2384350
Almost two years ago, I read the increasingly popular book,The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. There were some things I disagreed with but I found a lot of good and inspiration in the book. I loved the idea of tidying by category and only keeping things that truly brought joy. Of course, life, pregnancy and moving into a shared house has slowed my decluttering progress.

When I saw Marie had a new refresher book written in graphic novel style, I decided to read it. That's howThe Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up ended up in my reading pile.

The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up is a quick and easy read, since it told in graphic novel / manga style. Even if it's not typically your style, I found it an easy way to be refreshed on Marie Kondo's declutter principles.

This book tells the story of Chiaki, a 29 year old single sales rep, who is overwhelmed by clutter in her life. Marie Kondo comes to help her declutter and tidy her apartment and life. It was interesting to see the clutter in pictures. It made me realize how much I still have to tackle. I found the illustrations of how to fold things helpful because it's hard to visualize when it is just words.

That said, I do think you will get more out of this book if you read the original book first. This book is a good refresher and can stand alone - but I believe you will benefit more from the process if you read both books.

If you are looking for some motivation to help you declutter your house once and for all, you will probably enjoy The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up.

I received this book for free from Blogging for Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
1097479
I liked this book's breakdown of what to do and why those actions matter. (In Marie Kondo's eyes, anyway) I've already started purging things that don't "spark joy" and I truly am feeling the positive impact. My biggest problem is finding the time and staying true to the method. Having a small child that gets into things that are left out makes doing categories harder.
I'd give 5 stars if there was an at-a-glance "to-do" list for quick reference once the process has begun. I'd also like some recommendations on how to deal with children's things.
Overall, easy read with practical steps on how to tidy your home. Although translated to English, some Japanese-isms don't necessarily translate to American culture. If an open mind is kept and the overarching message viewed, it's easy to stay grounded in the unfamiliar.
2884892
OMG!  This is one of the best books I've read in a while.  Kondo is easy to understand--a little 'quirky'--but easy to follow.  I haven't started her process yet as I haven't finished the book yet.
  What she says makes sense and she simplifies things.  I would highly recommend this book if you're a pack rat like me!
  I have read other clean up books and this one just makes the whole process simple.
82403
I purchased this book a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it.  For the last four years I've felt totally disorganized and overwhelmed with many aspects of my home and personal life.  This book offers practical and easy tips for decluttering and keeping things more simplistic.  It's a lot more than the typical "handle a piece of paper only once" that I was taught years ago at organizational seminars.  There are tips on just about everything you can imagine, including being more efficient.  I've incorporated many of the ideas and suggestions the author makes, and my home life has gotten more organized.  Seriously!  It's nice not to feel scatterbrained and overwhelmed.  I recommend this book highly.
4763651
I love this book. I got rid of at least 20 bags of stuff after reading it about six months ago. I am going to reread it soon and go through my house again. I feel so much better with less clutter hanging around. Some of the ideas seem a little silly (like holding my socks and appreciating the way the material feels - or something like that) but I did reorganize my clothing drawers and have kept them that way, which is huge. Very helpful to anyone who wants to needs help cleaning out junk and extra stuff.
3603621
The Simply Clean book has really helped me get on a much better more organized plan with keeping up with daily/weekly/monthly chores & making it much more enjoyable to do the tasks by having a plan upfront as well s breaking it down into chunks.  I think the daily reminders help to keep a focus on the day to day and if you miss a day, you just pick up the next day!  Thank you Becky for making the world a cleaner more organized place one house at a time!  I clean houses and this really helps put thinga into perspective and keep things exciting!
2650650
I really enjoyed this book. It brought into question a lot of my ideas on how to efficiently use the space in my home. After reading I was able to see that all I have been doing is trying to organize and cram more belongings into my home without making it obvious that we have too much stuff. My open spaces are clean but my closets are stuffed to the max and this doesn't solve anything. I actually really look forward to getting deeply involved in the purging of non-joyous items.

The only reason that I gave this inspiring book 4 stars is simple. 1)no where in the book does she explain how to deal with toddlers and the massive amount of items they are deeply attached  to. (I can't speak for older children as mine are sill little)

And 2) she  explains one instance where a wife had the desire to be tidy but the husband was not (my situation and struggle) but she never shared the result or if the husband/wife went mad after.

In short this is a great book that involves no expensive container store trips and helps deal with clutter is the most simple method possible. It is amazing for people who own their own space and have no one to take into consideration but themselves... people who are married or have to deal with children who may not be on board about letting possessions go or returning things to their rightful spaces may have a slightly harder time coming around to a full tidy equilibrium... but hopefully it is not impossible!
3051802
Very informative about hoarding, easy to read.