LOVED this! I own not one, but TWO copies of the 'The Life-changing Magic..." and haven't read either one. Absolutely loved this concise summary--and the accompanying references. Can't imagine that the original would be much more useful. This is the first of this type of 'cliff notes' book I've ever read, but I'd be willing to read--and recommend--more!

'Summary and Analysis of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing: Based on the Book by Marie Kondo' by Worth Books has a title that's practically longer than this ebook.

The book by Marie Kondo was first published in English in 2014 and it has sparked an almost cult-like following. This book tells a history of the author and distills the book. There is also a bibliography of other works on decluttering.

The book is about a tenth of the size of the book that it summarizes. I haven't read the original work, but I do know the basic concepts and this book seems to do a good job of outlining. I could see this being useful as a refresher for someone who has read the original. I've felt this kind of thing could be useful for some of the self-improvement books I've read. I enjoyed reading this short work.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Open Road Integrated Media and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.

This book begins with a disclaimer that it is "...meant to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction. This ebook is not intended as a substitute for the work that it summarizes and analyzes , and it is not authorized, approved, licensed or endorsed by the work’s author or publisher." That is an important thing to knowork and is exactly why I think it's perfect for the KonMarie book in particular.

I have been interested in reading <i> The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up </i> for a while but I'm so, so intimidated by it! I need to do a lot of tidying up, but I'm not so sure I'm ready for any life-changing overhauls right now. In 30 pages, this overview told me almost everything I needed to know. I am definitely not ready for this life-changing magic.

The section of direct quotes was helpful in nailing what intimidates me about this book: “When your room is clean and uncluttered, you have no choice but to examine your inner state.” Yep, I'm out. Having a parent declining from dementia is to live in a constant state of heart-wrenching love and grief. I am certain that now is not the time for me to turn decluttering into a spiritual experience of saying goodbye to my old socks. In a heightened emotional state, the material things that spark joy are often related to the immediate grief and will not carry the same weight when my inner state is not coping with such overwhelming losses. No, this is not the right time for me.

But enough about me, let's talk about this book. If you're intimidated and not ready for the full KonMarie experience, this brief volume is great. There is a "For Your Information" section at the end that lists articles and books related to the subject matter that seem much less intimidating. I'm sure that the Konverts who have read the Kondo book would find this summary and analysis lacking, as it is a very brief overview. The only thing I was hopingto find was a more specific explanation of her folding techniques, or perhaps any general tips that may help those of us who may only be ready to dip our toes into the experience rather than jumping in full force. Although I suppose that defeats the whole purpose of this method that requires a full commitment rather than a lifetime of tidying.