The Minimalist Home

My Rating: ★★★★

Publisher: WaterBrook

Release Date: December 18, 2018

Genre: How To

A popular minimalist blogger and author of The More of Less shows you how to methodically turn your home into a place of peace, contentment, and purposeful living.

One of today's most influential minimalist advocates takes us on a decluttering tour of our own houses and apartments, showing us how to decide what to get rid of and what to keep. He both offers practical guidelines for simplifying our lifestyle at home and addresses underlying issues that contribute to over-accumulation in the first place. The purpose is not just to create a more inviting living space. It's also to turn our life's HQ--our home--into a launching pad for a more fulfilling and productive life in the world.

My Review ♥️

I have always been one that tries not to have too much clutter but I've never considered myself a minimalist. Despite trying to minimize clutter in my house, it continues to creep in despite my best efforts. We are in the middle of moving at the moment, and I figured it was the perfect opportunity to read The Minimalist Home and implement the steps needed to start living more simply in our next home.

The Minimalist Home begins by explaining what it means to be a minimalist, getting to know the author and how him and his family acclimated to a new lifestyle, and the blessings this change triggered. The meat of the book breaks down each area of the home and gives great suggestions and guidance. Unlike other books, The Minimalist Home encourages participation from everyone in the household, which I found refreshing, but I do have to say that a lot of the information is rehashed, though everything repeated is a wonderful reminder. That mixed with little tips and stories sprinkled throughout helped keep the book fresh and original.

I have found a lot of the information incredibly helpful throughout the decluttering and packing process. Everything that leaves my house is a tiny burden off my shoulders and what stays will bless me and my family. The Minimalist Home is a wonderful resource that I believe everyone should reference whether you're a minimalist or not.

Connect With & Get to Know Author

Joshua Becker

Joshua Becker and his young family were introduced to minimalism 6 years ago during a short conversation with their neighbor. Since then, Joshua’s story and writing have inspired millions around the world to find more life by owning fewer possessions. Today, based on his thoughtful and intentional approach to minimalism, he is one of the leading voices in the modern simplicity movement reaching over 1 million readers every month.

Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living that was named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the top ten personal development websites in 2015.

He is also the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Simplify and Clutterfree with Kids. He has contributed to articles in Time magazine, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Christianity Today. And he is a frequent guest on HuffPost Live and has appeared on numerous television programs, including the CBS Evening News.

He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two young kids.