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Summary: The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo|Key Concepts in 15 Min or Less
Book Summary|The Life Changing Magic of Tidying The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo Where do the world’s smartest people get their ideas? From great books! This Summary is perfect for the time-crunched reader, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a solid overall understanding of the original book. -Are you strapped for time?
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Amplify your knowledge, gain new perspectives and become a better, smarter you!
-Do you want an idea of what the book is about without paying full price?
-Do you want a fast and easy way to pull the meat out of a book, leave the fluff behind, and get a solid summary that contains just the best and most useful ideas?
If so, sounds like this summary is just what you need.
This summary is concise and can be read in 15 minutes or less.
Amplify your knowledge, gain new perspectives and become a better, smarter you!
22 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2017
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October 7, 2024
Short and Sweet
This book is a summary of a much larger book. Having read the summary, I picked up a few pointers that will help me to get started. I really need to read the full version but I did not see it in the Unlimited section. I have to look again because I cannot afford it otherwise. Right now I am drowning in clutter and I'm overwhelmed to the point of crying several times a day because I feel paralyzed. Please God have her complete book where I can read it for free before I give up on this life completely!
Thank you for showing me there may actually be away out, even if only a miracle occurs. If not, see you in the next life.
This book is a summary of a much larger book. Having read the summary, I picked up a few pointers that will help me to get started. I really need to read the full version but I did not see it in the Unlimited section. I have to look again because I cannot afford it otherwise. Right now I am drowning in clutter and I'm overwhelmed to the point of crying several times a day because I feel paralyzed. Please God have her complete book where I can read it for free before I give up on this life completely!
Thank you for showing me there may actually be away out, even if only a miracle occurs. If not, see you in the next life.
July 5, 2017
Incomplete description of what this summary actually is. Felt deceptive.
I was not aware that this was an unofficial summary until after purchasing. I even looked prior to buying for the author's name, but none appeared other than the actual book's author. In fact, the author of the summary is nowhere to be found, even the request for a review is not signed by the author of the summary. I had read enough of the actual books to know this summary, itself, is quite haphazard. I am being generous to give it two stars.
I was not aware that this was an unofficial summary until after purchasing. I even looked prior to buying for the author's name, but none appeared other than the actual book's author. In fact, the author of the summary is nowhere to be found, even the request for a review is not signed by the author of the summary. I had read enough of the actual books to know this summary, itself, is quite haphazard. I am being generous to give it two stars.
September 10, 2025
If Marie Kondo’s original promised magic, this summary promises a quick magic show in fifteen minutes. Sure, the main ideas are there — “keep what sparks joy,” “thank your belongings” — but much of the charm and context is lost. It feels more like a cheat sheet before a tidying-up exam. Handy if you’re short on time, but it hardly replaces the real thing.
June 21, 2017
Downsizing
4 stars....This is a good book to get started. I agree with deciding what needs to go and getting rid of it. Decide you are keeping if so. Our lives are cluttered enough!
4 stars....This is a good book to get started. I agree with deciding what needs to go and getting rid of it. Decide you are keeping if so. Our lives are cluttered enough!
July 23, 2017
Loved This Summary
This was a quick read yet full of outstanding suggestions with a unique way of viewing the daunting task of tidying up. I gave it this rating because it surpassed my expectation and motivated me to approach my own task of "tidying up".
This was a quick read yet full of outstanding suggestions with a unique way of viewing the daunting task of tidying up. I gave it this rating because it surpassed my expectation and motivated me to approach my own task of "tidying up".
November 20, 2018
Inspiring perspective
This was a really inspiring and positive new perspective that I will try. As a bad clutterer I feel I need a few more positive
Practical strategies to actually manage it, but I’ll try it, thank you!
This was a really inspiring and positive new perspective that I will try. As a bad clutterer I feel I need a few more positive
Practical strategies to actually manage it, but I’ll try it, thank you!
January 15, 2019
What you keep will take your space the rest of your life!
To the point.
Already have received my phone number from the store you have a good job you are going to have a good job with
To the point.
Already have received my phone number from the store you have a good job you are going to have a good job with
March 20, 2024
Very Helpful
I read the original book about tidying up years ago. I needed to refresh my mind about the concepts and found this book perfect for that purpose.
Very clear and concise.
I read the original book about tidying up years ago. I needed to refresh my mind about the concepts and found this book perfect for that purpose.
Very clear and concise.
May 23, 2017
Great summary
Bought this to help me decide to purchase tidying up. .it was a good read ...great tips to organizing my space
Bought this to help me decide to purchase tidying up. .it was a good read ...great tips to organizing my space
September 22, 2017
Excellent summary
Lucid explanation..aptly summarizes each chapter with meaningful actions suggested to make life easy. Nicely written - compliments to the author.
Lucid explanation..aptly summarizes each chapter with meaningful actions suggested to make life easy. Nicely written - compliments to the author.
December 8, 2018
motivates one to declutter living/work space
Of course to keep tidy is not a new idea, but it has been presented in an appealing manner. I found it worth my time.
Of course to keep tidy is not a new idea, but it has been presented in an appealing manner. I found it worth my time.
January 6, 2019
Summary
Will not recommend . Didn't give much information of her concept of the principle of tidying up your home.
Brief
Will not recommend . Didn't give much information of her concept of the principle of tidying up your home.
Brief
March 10, 2019
Summary
I thought it explained in pretty general terms the concepts of tidying up. I would like to read the full book.
I thought it explained in pretty general terms the concepts of tidying up. I would like to read the full book.
March 15, 2019
Love it!
Love it! I cannot wait to work and change my house! Actually I am watching the documental on Netflix too.
Love it! I cannot wait to work and change my house! Actually I am watching the documental on Netflix too.
March 24, 2019
Main points
This was a good summary and was quick read. I might when I have more time get the full book.
This was a good summary and was quick read. I might when I have more time get the full book.
March 29, 2019
Needing and received motivation...
Definitely a good and easy read. I wish she spoke more ENglish on her Netflix show but the book really does highlight the rest.
Definitely a good and easy read. I wish she spoke more ENglish on her Netflix show but the book really does highlight the rest.
July 5, 2019
Great
Excellent advice! Now to follow it, without procrastination! Practical, common sense. Need the author to address other issues, like these
Excellent advice! Now to follow it, without procrastination! Practical, common sense. Need the author to address other issues, like these
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April 21, 2020Good tips and mindset changes.
January 2, 2021
Crisp Summary
A must read for those who want to learn to declutter. The summary talks about the important points in the book.
A must read for those who want to learn to declutter. The summary talks about the important points in the book.
February 2, 2022
Good as an overview.
I am glad I read this as an intro to Kondo's ideas. It made me feel like going forward on this 'journey' is the right decision.
I am glad I read this as an intro to Kondo's ideas. It made me feel like going forward on this 'journey' is the right decision.
March 8, 2017
Great Summary
Gives you the meat of the KonMari method without repetition or excessive examples. You can dive deeper into the book if you want to, but this is really all you'll need.
Gives you the meat of the KonMari method without repetition or excessive examples. You can dive deeper into the book if you want to, but this is really all you'll need.
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