Sophia’s Reviews > The Year of Less: How I Stopped Shopping, Gave Away My Belongings, and Discovered Life Is Worth More Than Anything You Can Buy in a Store > Status Update
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Edinburgh library ‘reads’ featured audiobook for the new year. More of a memoir rather than a guide on ‘how to get out of the consumerism cycle’. A bit repetitive (editing issue?) and mostly focused on author’s experience of addiction and how it links to other areas of her life which was interesting enough but dominated much of the book. Handy short guide at end could have been woven throughout her story.
— Jan 31, 2026 03:58PM
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Sophia
is 46% done
Definitely a memoir rather than guidance on how to consume less. Author shares quite concerning stories especially about blackouts and abuse, I hope she sought out professional help as well as writing this. Some useful tips scattered through the chapters so far (unsubscribing, peer support, desensitising to triggers)
— Jan 11, 2026 02:28PM

