Spotfull

by James Valentine

Fully endorsed by the (purely fictitious!) Lars Burken, president of the international Slow Cleaning Movement, in Spotfull James Valentine, the discoverer of Shannon Lush on his afternoon radio program on Sydney 702, gives aid and comfort to the slothful and the laggards; those who have been given (or even bought themselves!) those hymns to cleanliness and tidiness (Spotless and Speedcleaning) but in the end simply can't keep the interest up; those who believe that a little bit of dirt never hurt anyone and its removal is actually behind the rise of super bugs, which will one day annihilate the world's population. Room-by-room James Valentine addresses some of our most profound cleaning problems in the easiest, most stress-free way possible. Why fight dirt? Learn to love it and live happily!

171 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2007

About the author

James Valentine was a broadcaster for ABC radio in Sydney, Australia. The JumpMan books are his first for children. He has also written for Rolling Stone, Vogue, and the Sydney Morning Herald and is a musician who recorded two number-one hits and a number of platinum albums with the Models. James lived with his wife, Joanne, and two children, Ruby and Roy, just outside Sydney.

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Reviews

[Brenda Rosser]

Discarded by the Burdekin library, sent down by Jodie, v. good fun, may even suggest it for next year's book club

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

A "pickup and put down book". Some amusing moments but sadly second to "The Bachelor Home Companion: A Practical Guide to Keeping House Like a Pig by PJ O'Rouke.

[Helen Hanna · Rating 2 out of 5]

A slightly amusing short read.