This was great to read on a flight. Sure, Ruben is navel-gazing, pretentious and privileged, but I like self-improvement and I enjoyed reading about hThis was great to read on a flight. Sure, Ruben is navel-gazing, pretentious and privileged, but I like self-improvement and I enjoyed reading about her ideas and the outcomes. I like that she acknowledges her privilege and also that she relies on other authors, theorists and historical figures for fodder. None of her ideas are particularly original, but she reminded me of the importance of being mindful of, say, being nice to your spouse and having fun with your kids. Having read this right after Marie Kondo's "Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up," I'm thoroughly convinced that purging excess and organizing your belongings can have a remarkable effect....more
Some good tips, but ultimately it left me less inspired to purge and clean my home than an episode of " Hoarders."Some good tips, but ultimately it left me less inspired to purge and clean my home than an episode of " Hoarders."...more
A nice guidebook; Gilbert really does try not to get too "preachy" but fails when discussing topics that seem less "green" and more about her personalA nice guidebook; Gilbert really does try not to get too "preachy" but fails when discussing topics that seem less "green" and more about her personal lifestyle beliefs (ie. attachment parenting and yoga). I do appreciate that in each section, she gives advice based on income; she does not insist, for example, that everyone be able to buy all organic all the time. ...more
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