Good Bye, Things

by Furnio Sasaki

Minimalism

Genres: Nonfiction, Audiobook

Audiobook

Reviews

[Matthew Law]

Easy listening (minimalist review)

[Sara]

I listened to this audiobook to help kickstart a big purge of my things. The beginning of the book had some new ideas and motivating concepts but mid way through the end was a lot of ideas that were unrealistic in my opinion. This book did help me get started getting rid of things so in that regard it was a success.

[Amber Field]

Sasaki's version of minimalism is a little insane, but still, I find minimalism calming and I got the same calm feelings from reading this book.

[Kokelector]

Desacertar todas tus posesiones puede traerte tranquilidad mental y quizás paz en tu vida. Pero también, con la perspectiva de entender que la lógica del capitalismo es el que te hace desear y compararte con los y las demás.
En este libro entregará 55 consejos prácticos para comenzar con el minimalismo, y 15 más para mantenerlos. Algunos de ellos son muy útiles y otros es cuándo ya estés con la decisión de comenzar a tener menos cosas.
Es saber lo esencial y lo útil para ti.

Es de lectura muy rápida y tal vez nos pueda ayudar a todas y todos a concentrarnos en el presente y en lo que tenemos en el aquí y ahora.

Acá lo encuentras.

[Tigressp81]

So, basically this book says throw out everything. The writer seems pretty lonely and depressed. Mentioned numerous times that he’s single with no wife no kids, etc.. Partway through. I was thinking someone should send him a therapist.

If you are really having trouble getting Reddy things as opposed to just you too much stuff you have to go through, maybe this guy will inspire you a little bit. But really, you could just skip to the last few pages and read his list of 55 things as a recap, and then another 15 thing recap. That sums up all that you need to know in this book.

[Heather Lynn]

EDIT: Several days of stewing on this book have led me to change my rating from a 3 to a 3.75. It just took some time for some of the messages to really settle in.

This book was well written and had some very anchoring moments. However, some of his suggestions/methods could be seen as unsustainable in the US at least. I appreciated his use of sources to demonstrate the depth and complexity of the subject matter.

[Romi h]

Me gusto la forma simple y cercana para hablar del minimalismo. Es un libro profundo que me deja una sensación de reflexión sobre como me relaciono con las cosas y como quiero vivir. Lograr una vida minimalista es abrazar la incomodidad , mirarse y como bien dice el auto, es el principio…lo importante es lo que pasa después. Recomendado

[vrvulf]

Interesting and persuasive little book on Japanese minimalism ; while the author does make good case probably not very practical at times ; depending where in life you are .

Also the plug on Apple being influenced by Japanese minimalism is pretty much ridiculous .

But on the whole an easy quick starter pack to decluttering life .

[Div Manickam]

Being a minimalist and living a simple life, I understand your mindset. I wouldn't say I learned something new from the book since I have been on my own essentialism journey for the past 5 years. It was a good affirmation and to remember the things that I read from other books on minimalism and simple home.

[Michele Dunkel]

I loved this book. We are in the middle of moving to a new house and I have so much “stuff” that I’ve been lugging around for decades. I’m using this move as the perfect time to purge. The new house is smaller, so we have to downsize anyway. This book is keeping me motivated.

[Kreeti Shakya]

A book on minimalism with a lot of already heard information. I felt the minimalism the book was suggesting was very extreme. The book was repetitive with the author telling us multiple times how he attached stuff with achievements and how that changed. Liked a few ideas so giving it 2 stars.

[Veronica]

Quick listen but quite a bit of recycled material. I’m not sure what I was expecting

[Dukat]

therapeutic book, re-anchoring book, easy-to-listen book

[Tiago Teixeira]

Just feel like the author is saying the same all over the book. Interesting but short on content

[Henry Aldaz]

Awesome book about minimalism.

[Sylvie Cottrell]

Very interesting book that makes you realize how we can get caught up by things.

[Sai Teja]

Easy to read. Good book.

[Shraddha Paithankar]

Learning the concept of minimalism and letting go of materialistic happiness.

[Linda Dean]

Nice simple read. Good tips beyond organizing.

[Jennifer Burch]

Loved the chapter on gratitude and happiness.

[Becky Holsopple]

It was ok. Definitely not my thing but I learned from it.

[Jen Watkins]

Some good tips. I liked that this talked about happiness as well as covered some tech related clutter.

[Ani Zen]

He leído bastantes libros minimalistas y este me encantó por la simplicidad de la lectura y por los consejos útiles que da. Definitivamente lo recomiendo si estás empezando en este camino.

[Evelyn Rios]

Quick read and some insightful tips.